Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

RHS heads

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-08-2006, 07:51 PM
  #1  
TECH Apprentice
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
FBGSU02's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default RHS heads

has anyone ever heard of RHS (racing head service) i was thumbing through the pontiac enthusiast magazine i saw the add. i went to the site and they look impressive. i was wondering if anyone has done some R&D on these or know how good they are. heres the link below.

http://www.racingheadservice.com/Pro...ds/PE-GIII.asp
Old 08-08-2006, 08:47 PM
  #2  
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
BLK02Z06's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I don't know anything about them.. But they are a sponsor. I was going to call them and talk to them about porting my heads.
Old 08-08-2006, 09:11 PM
  #3  
Teching In
iTrader: (5)
 
JR24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default Rhs

Back in the old drag racing days RHS were one the trickest heads for drag cars.

They slowly dropped out of sight and were recently brought back in association with CompCams. I spoke with their reps at the PRI show in Orlando and I think that will be back in the extreme racing business shortly. They apparently bought the molds and inventory of Pro Action out of Australia after they had financial problems.

Tennessee must be the place as Joe Mondolo recently moved his operation there and appears to be getting back into the high performance head business on a larger scale.
Old 08-08-2006, 10:06 PM
  #4  
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (7)
 
nuckifuts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Seminole FL
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by JR24
Back in the old drag racing days RHS were one the trickest heads for drag cars.

They slowly dropped out of sight and were recently brought back in association with CompCams. .
Actually RHS created Comp Cams and now Comp brought them back. youngsters
Old 08-08-2006, 10:40 PM
  #5  
Banned
iTrader: (23)
 
JZ'sTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Ft. Myers Fl
Posts: 3,126
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

And the RHS heads are ETP heads. Weird little circle going on there.
ETP does the heads for RHS, and RHS sells them as their heads.
I am not even sure if they sell many, I haven't really cared since I use ETP.
Old 08-08-2006, 10:48 PM
  #6  
On The Tree
 
Bo Duke01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ive seen them on jegs but only sbc and bbc heads no lsx heads. they look pretty decent
Old 10-28-2006, 11:25 AM
  #7  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (5)
 
LS2Camaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I have been doing searches out there for these RHS Heads, but havent really heard of anyone using them, especially for Forced Induction. Is there a reason besides them being expensive? Does anyone think they are worth it? I know they are re-branded ETP Heads owned by CompCams but are they better than Standard ETP's? Is there any high horsepower LSX's running these? Im curious for some numbers of these heads. By the way sorry to bring this post back.
Old 10-28-2006, 04:21 PM
  #8  
JBM
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (15)
 
JBM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I was interested as well. Looks as though a set will cost around $3500. That $ will get you AFRs plus a Fast 90/90 set up.
Old 10-28-2006, 04:37 PM
  #9  
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
My01SSCamaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It was eathier hot rod or super chevy build a 383 sbc with rhs heads on it and they were able to get over 500 horse with these heads un ported
Old 10-28-2006, 06:09 PM
  #10  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
N4cer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ashland, KY
Posts: 2,526
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

I called RHS about pricing. $2069 PER HEAD!
Old 10-28-2006, 07:43 PM
  #11  
8 Second Club
iTrader: (41)
 
Firehawk441's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,119
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

I have a set of them. They are the same as an ET head.They're a 225 Intake port. I flowed these heads on a SF6000 flow bench.
.300 210cfm
.400 270cfm
.500 312.2 cfm
.550 325.5 cfm
.600 334.0 cfm
Old 10-28-2006, 08:32 PM
  #12  
Restricted User
iTrader: (183)
 
Smokin87TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Schaumburg, Il
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have always heard that they were the same as the ET head also just finished by RHS. I believe RHS used to be Pro Topline heads and make some nice heads for sbc and bbc's.
Old 10-28-2006, 09:12 PM
  #13  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
N4cer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ashland, KY
Posts: 2,526
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by Firehawk441
I have a set of them. They are the same as an ET head.They're a 225 Intake port. I flowed these heads on a SF6000 flow bench.
.300 210cfm
.400 270cfm
.500 312.2 cfm
.550 325.5 cfm
.600 334.0 cfm
So with them being the same as an ETP head but 2x the cost, why did you get them?
Old 10-28-2006, 10:44 PM
  #14  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (5)
 
LS2Camaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by N4cer
So with them being the same as an ETP head but 2x the cost, why did you get them?
Not just that but I mean cmon, COMPCams/RHS isnt just going to take them and slap a different brand on them, they have to give them there extra touch right? They do mention on the site that they are "Assembled in house using quality COMPcams components", does anyone know specifically what spice they add? Also what would be a safe rwhp number to be able to push through the 225cc using a Turbo, say my other components allow for it, safe for 900 to 1000rwhp?
Old 10-29-2006, 01:28 AM
  #15  
Banned
 
Asmodeus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 1,875
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

There's an article about them in High Performance Chevy this month. They are 11 degree heads that you can bolt up to an LSx block and use any LS6/Fast intake with. They have provisions for running almost any rocker assembly under a stock valve cover and a few other nice little tricks. Very nice, very expensive.
Old 10-29-2006, 03:22 AM
  #16  
TECH Regular
 
Cobraeater's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Plano, Tx.
Posts: 470
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs down

Originally Posted by N4cer
I called RHS about pricing. $2069 PER HEAD!
Talk about a RIP-OFF! The COMP markup must be in full effect.

I was reading the specs on the RHS website, and it looks like other than using Comp intake and exhaust valves and a comp spring kit the heads are exactly the same as from ETP.

Originally Posted by burnham187
Not just that but I mean cmon, COMPCams/RHS isnt just going to take them and slap a different brand on them, they have to give them there extra touch right? They do mention on the site that they are "Assembled in house using quality COMPcams components", does anyone know specifically what spice they add?
Actually, it look like Comp/RHS did exactly that, they took the ETP heads, slapped their name on them and raised the price by $1500.

The flow numbers that RHS has posted on there website are the exact same flow numbers on ETP's site, so looks like the heads are NOT touched/ported at all by RHS.

I would just buy the heads from ETP and save $1500 for the exact same head.

It sucks for the people who don't know the RHS heads are actually ETP heads.

Last edited by Cobraeater; 10-29-2006 at 03:34 AM.
Old 10-29-2006, 05:35 AM
  #17  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Fratsit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brookings, South Dakota
Posts: 927
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I bought a turn key 355 from RHS in 1994. I was surprised when I heard they shutdown there operation.

When I heard that COMP was bringing RHS back to life and offering heads for the LS family I though I would review them and possibly buy a set. After seeing the price I am confused at to what "niche" withen the LSx family they are trying to cater to. That price just does not seem reasonable given the other choices out there.

I wish them well, though. For all of us running a COMP grind we have RHS to thank for it.

R/

Frat
Old 10-29-2006, 07:04 AM
  #18  
8 Second Club
iTrader: (41)
 
Firehawk441's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,119
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by N4cer
So with them being the same as an ETP head but 2x the cost, why did you get them?
We bought them bare and assembled them ourselves. Most important, We had them in FOUR DAYS! We were completed a couple of days later. Didn't have time to wait for ET. We bought the castings from an RHS dealer. You cannot by them direct from RHS. Final cost was $3300.00. The heads flow as advertised. The heads are ET heads with RHS on them.
Old 10-29-2006, 11:00 AM
  #19  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
SuperSporttruck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Redondo Beach,CA
Posts: 407
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just put a set of the 225cc heads on a 408 I just finished. I also bought the heads bare, but I believe I only paid 955.00 each, plus valves, and rocker stands. I glad to hear they flow as advertised, because when I bought these like 6 months ago, I really went out on a limb.
Old 10-29-2006, 11:56 AM
  #20  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (5)
 
LS2Camaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by JBM
I was interested as well. Looks as though a set will cost around $3500. That $ will get you AFRs plus a Fast 90/90 set up.
Originally Posted by N4cer
I called RHS about pricing. $2069 PER HEAD!
Where are you guys getting these prices? I am on their site now and am seeing each head for $1,399. http://www.compperformancegroupstore...uct_Code=54225 Am I missing something here? Were your above mentioned prices with other stuff included?


Quick Reply: RHS heads



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:47 PM.