is this a good deal on a set of 243 heads???
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (75)
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,578
Likes: 0
From: Rock Hill, South Carolina
is this a good deal on a set of 243 heads??? 01 Z06 40,000 mile 243 heads stock $350 + Shipping...
should i jump on them or what?
should i jump on them or what?
Last edited by CaMaRo67RS355; Feb 19, 2008 at 10:47 PM.
11 Second Club
iTrader: (32)
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,701
Likes: 2
From: Southaven, MS (near Memphis, TN)
I agree, and shipping shouldn't cost more than $50...I've seen several pairs of heads and its usually been around 40-45. (but that was for SOHC heads, that might weigh a little more)
Trending Topics
TECH Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 14,620
Likes: 17
From: BFE
With the light valves Yes it is a good deal, just make sure they are not LS2 heads otherwise you can get a brand new set for 400>450$$
Also just FYI you'll need to get those LS6 heads refreshed, seats/seals springs, valve guide check and valve job. Soooo a brand new set of LS2s from Patriot (Gunnar) would be cheaper after all.
Also just FYI you'll need to get those LS6 heads refreshed, seats/seals springs, valve guide check and valve job. Soooo a brand new set of LS2s from Patriot (Gunnar) would be cheaper after all.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (75)
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,578
Likes: 0
From: Rock Hill, South Carolina
With the light valves Yes it is a good deal, just make sure they are not LS2 heads otherwise you can get a brand new set for 400>450$$
Also just FYI you'll need to get those LS6 heads refreshed, seats/seals springs, valve guide check and valve job. Soooo a brand new set of LS2s from Patriot (Gunnar) would be cheaper after all.
Also just FYI you'll need to get those LS6 heads refreshed, seats/seals springs, valve guide check and valve job. Soooo a brand new set of LS2s from Patriot (Gunnar) would be cheaper after all.
TECH Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 14,620
Likes: 17
From: BFE
They would still need to be refreshed, which is additional $$
If you plan on doing so get them, but like I said you can get BRAND NEW LS2/LS6 243 castings fron Gunnar at Patriot for less than refreshing those. They are the same heads just different valves.
Sounds like a no-brainer to me...
They are LS6, not LS2, those valves are worth some $$$. You can get some cheap deals out there on new sets of heads, but not with those valves
__________________
800-456-0211 / PM / Facebook
WHIPPLE Superchargers, Procharger, Magnuson, Powerbond Sale, HPTuners packages!, Trickflow, AFR, PRC, CHE Trunion upgrade, $100 7.400" pushrod set, Custom Cam of your choice
800-456-0211 / PM / Facebook
WHIPPLE Superchargers, Procharger, Magnuson, Powerbond Sale, HPTuners packages!, Trickflow, AFR, PRC, CHE Trunion upgrade, $100 7.400" pushrod set, Custom Cam of your choice
Launching!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
From: Indianapolis, IN
Scoggin Dickey They are LS6, not LS2, those valves are worth some $$$. You can get some cheap deals out there on new sets of heads, but not with those valves
Today 09:34 AM
Today 09:34 AM
What's the difference between '01 LS6 heads and LS2 heads?
I didn't read the 01 Z06 part, you are correct. They aren't anything special in that case. 243s are still great heads, but without the benefit of the 02-04 valves I'd look into something else
__________________
800-456-0211 / PM / Facebook
WHIPPLE Superchargers, Procharger, Magnuson, Powerbond Sale, HPTuners packages!, Trickflow, AFR, PRC, CHE Trunion upgrade, $100 7.400" pushrod set, Custom Cam of your choice
800-456-0211 / PM / Facebook
WHIPPLE Superchargers, Procharger, Magnuson, Powerbond Sale, HPTuners packages!, Trickflow, AFR, PRC, CHE Trunion upgrade, $100 7.400" pushrod set, Custom Cam of your choice
TECH Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 14,620
Likes: 17
From: BFE
Just contact Gunnar at Patriot Performance. Tell him you want a stock set of LS2 243 casting heads. If you plan on camming the car, you can get them with duals at extra cost but Gunnar will install them for ya.
