Will 98 heads fit on a 01?
Re: Will 98 heads fit on a 01? Yes they will fit. But you need to switch to the
98 rocker covers, because they are "perimeter" bolts instead on center bolts. The coil packs are different also.
<small>[ December 26, 2002, 10:51 AM: Message edited by: BLKTA ]</small>
98 rocker covers, because they are "perimeter" bolts instead on center bolts. The coil packs are different also.
<small>[ December 26, 2002, 10:51 AM: Message edited by: BLKTA ]</small>
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On The Tree
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Re: Will 98 heads fit on a 01? When you say the coil pack is different are you talking about how they bolt to the valve covers? I also want to know if there is any difference in the actual head. Thanks for the info.
Larry
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Larry
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Re: Will 98 heads fit on a 01? You will be kicking yourself in the *** if you do this swap. The 98 heads SUCK! The valve covers are a major pain in the ***, they have 12 perimeter bolts that you have to loosen to remove them compared to the easy 4 bolts on 01 covers. The coils on 98 valve covers are individually placed as well, they do not sit on a rack that comes off in one peice. When you want to remove the coils, they have to come off, one by one.
I have a 98 and I was dreaming of the day when I could shitcan my 98 heads for a newer set. There is nothing wrong with the flow characteristics of a 98 head, they are just a complete PAIN IN THE ***. Now that I have 02 heads and valve covers, I will never look back...
Josh
I have a 98 and I was dreaming of the day when I could shitcan my 98 heads for a newer set. There is nothing wrong with the flow characteristics of a 98 head, they are just a complete PAIN IN THE ***. Now that I have 02 heads and valve covers, I will never look back...
Josh
The Bull
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Re: Will 98 heads fit on a 01? If I remember correctly didn't the 98 heads have a notch in the face that wouldn't seal down on the metal head gaskets and leak? Another fun drawback. There's a post around here somewhere that goes into all those details.
