98 stock Vette heads into Stage2 Questions, Help PLZ!!!
04-29-2006, 10:19 PM
#1
98 stock Vette heads into Stage2 Questions, Help PLZ!!! Yes I tried the search button but came up w/ nada as usual!!!
Im about to get a set of 98 heads off a vette for $75bucks+shipping from Bottlerocket(a member of this board) that I want to get modified to stage2 specs like 2.02/1.57valves and flowing 290cfm+intake and 225+cfm exhaust to put on my 98 TA. Ive got a guy thats gonna port them for me(hes done a few sets of LS1 & LT1 heads that turned out damn good) for around $400-$500 bucks(that decent) but some friends and I are gonna assemble them and install them. I know I need valves, valve seats, springs, retainers, gaskets etc etc
My questions are: What are all the parts that I need???
What are the best brands???
About how much will all this cost??
Sorry if this kinda questioning has been beaten to deat but this is my first attempt at doing heads myself so any help would be most appreciated since search doesn't work, nor on the regular internet unless I'm just a dumbass!!!!!! Thanks guys/gals!!!
Im about to get a set of 98 heads off a vette for $75bucks+shipping from Bottlerocket(a member of this board) that I want to get modified to stage2 specs like 2.02/1.57valves and flowing 290cfm+intake and 225+cfm exhaust to put on my 98 TA. Ive got a guy thats gonna port them for me(hes done a few sets of LS1 & LT1 heads that turned out damn good) for around $400-$500 bucks(that decent) but some friends and I are gonna assemble them and install them. I know I need valves, valve seats, springs, retainers, gaskets etc etc
My questions are: What are all the parts that I need???
What are the best brands???
About how much will all this cost??
Sorry if this kinda questioning has been beaten to deat but this is my first attempt at doing heads myself so any help would be most appreciated since search doesn't work, nor on the regular internet unless I'm just a dumbass!!!!!! Thanks guys/gals!!!
04-29-2006, 10:56 PM
#3
Well, I would suggest the 243 Patriot castings. You will be looking into the same price range. Unless you are in this for the learning aspect then go for it! You are going to have to take them to a machine shop most likely for valve seats and a cleanup mill.
04-29-2006, 11:04 PM
#5
Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Well, I would suggest the 243 Patriot castings. You will be looking into the same price range. Unless you are in this for the learning aspect then go for it! You are going to have to take them to a machine shop most likely for valve seats and a cleanup mill.
04-29-2006, 11:10 PM
#6
After all the time and parts have been paid out, you will be happier with a built set from a sponsor in the end. That is just my thoughts on it though. If it was me I would get the heads and have them fixed up and sell them complete to fund for heads already assembled. That way you get the cheaper price in the end and the experience! 
04-29-2006, 11:28 PM
#7
Originally Posted by orangeapeel
After all the time and parts have been paid out, you will be happier with a built set from a sponsor in the end. That is just my thoughts on it though. If it was me I would get the heads and have them fixed up and sell them complete to fund for heads already assembled. That way you get the cheaper price in the end and the experience!