getting ls6 heads put on the ls1???
wondering what cam performs real well with minor or no upgrades to valvetrain on stock ls6 heads on an ls1?? I know its another cam question but I need the help.
Originally Posted by tomaSS
What is your definition of "real well"? What are you looking for.....driveability, power?
Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Minor to no valvetrain upgrades? Why bother with heads/cam and not upgrade your valvetrain???
What tranny? What gears? Have supporting power mods?
What tranny? What gears? Have supporting power mods?
I must agree.
At least get a spring kit.
What I would do is save yourself the 900-1000 dollars on the LS6 heads your buying and buy a set of heads from a sponsor.
For example TEA has a stage 1.5 head that is a 5.3 casting. It is completly ported and polished and comes setup to run damn near any cam you would want. Titanium retainers, Gold sprinds, better valves etc.
Those are 1550 plus a camshaft.
You would get much more power out of these heads then stock LS6 heads.
Look around. TEA, Patroit, and quite a few other companies have very good priced heads.
I bought a set of 2001 ls6 heads and plan on going with the gm asa cam. It works with the ls6 springs and they should last forever. I think the hot cam would work well too. The heads are gonna be milled to up the compression to 11:1.
I think this combination should be good for 60-70rwhp over a bolt on ls1.
I think this combination should be good for 60-70rwhp over a bolt on ls1.


