ls6 heads on ebay......
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ls6 heads on ebay...... I just scored these for $525.00, did I get a good deal on them?
Also does anyone know what head gasket I will need to bolt these up to a 98 block??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
Also does anyone know what head gasket I will need to bolt these up to a 98 block??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
Last edited by ss1129; Jul 27, 2006 at 04:39 AM.
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Seller does not clarify if they are LS2 or LS6 heads in the text of the bid. The seller switches back and forth by declaring the heads to be LS2 or LS6. LS6 have lightweight valves and $525 would be a good price as the valves are expensive. $525 for LS2 heads, regular valves, is high as a sponsor has these new for $435.00.
Shipping at $60.00 is high as well.
Shipping at $60.00 is high as well.
Last edited by Felix C; Jul 27, 2006 at 07:49 AM.
So are they LS2 or LS6? Like mentioned above the seller keeps going back and forth. I would just use the stock GM gaskets with a new bolt kit. Your going to need the center bolt valve covers also. Did you see this link?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...hlight=patriot
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...hlight=patriot
My memory may be a little hazy, but I thought the lightweight valves we colored yellow or blue? Like I said, don't take my word for it.
FWIW, I bought the same set from a different seller about 6 months back.
FWIW, I bought the same set from a different seller about 6 months back.
From what i'm getting from the auction, they are LS2 heads. he's really not saying they are LS6 heads, just saying that they are the same casting and i think he's referring to them because more ppl probably know the LS6 as a great head.
Originally Posted by Felix C
Seller does not clarify if they are LS2 or LS6 heads in the text of the bid. The seller switches back and forth by declaring the heads to be LS2 or LS6. LS6 have lightweight valves and $525 would be a good price as the valves are expensive. $525 for LS2 heads, regular valves, is high as a sponsor has these new for $435.00.
Shipping at $60.00 is high as well.
Shipping at $60.00 is high as well.
Gunnar had that $435 quote and another quote of $425 plus shipping for a stock 243 with valves only.
I paid less but if these fit your needs, then its a good deal. I would have went with the 243s from Patriot if I planned on P&P'g them or upgrading the springs for a larger cam.
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My error then. I thought the LS2 heads with valvetrain were $425/435. It does read with valvetrain in some of the posts. To me, that woud indicate with springs as well.
LS2 springs are about $80-$100. Then $525.00 sounds reasonable.
LS2 springs are about $80-$100. Then $525.00 sounds reasonable.
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Originally Posted by ss1129
Will the springs on the heads be capable of handeling a hotcam?
If you have any doubts, search for "ls6 springs" or "ls6 lift", I have no doubt you'll find your answer (after wading through the threads with ls6 cam specs).
Those are LS6/LS2 heads. The ways to tell are the D-Shaped ports, #243 on lower right, and the triangles along the base of the head which the picture shows. The Hot cam spec. is 219/228 and I/E lift is .525"/.525" on 112lsa slightly less lift than the LS6 cam, but more duration and narrower lobe separation angle. The stock LS6 cam is 204/218 .525"/.547" 117.5lsa
The LS2 and the LS6 share the same head.
The yellow springs are P/N 12565313 and are LS6 beehive, that are slightly less than a COMP 918 on specification.
The LS2 and the LS6 share the same head.
The yellow springs are P/N 12565313 and are LS6 beehive, that are slightly less than a COMP 918 on specification.
Last edited by zo6vetteman2003; Jul 29, 2006 at 10:30 PM.
Originally Posted by ss1129
Check out the big brain on vetteman!!
Hey, I have the damn Will Handzel book right at my fingertips, plus I own a LS6 lol!....not too hard to get the info. quick for me at least lol!
Originally Posted by davered00ss
They are ls2 heads, not Z06 LS6 heads. You can tell by the paint on the valves, that they are not the sodium filled valves. Patriot performance has them for $400.
