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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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I have a new GM LSX block with the option of six bolts per cylinder for the heads. I am having a hard time finding this option in a lot of the heads i am interested in, such as LS7 heads. Does anybody know where i can find six bolt heads? Maybe a stupid question but im new to this LS thing. Have just built old school 350's until now.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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I don't believe any GM castings are six-bolt. You are going to have to look at aftermarket heads such as AFR, Warhawk. What type of engine are you building?
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 03:26 AM
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Check out GMPP, they have 6 bolt heads on the way!

http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 04:36 AM
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Tell us more about your motor, your goals so we can help you with what you need.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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Call Richard at West Coast Cylinder Heads and he will fix you up. (Look at column on right of this page).

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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Black_Phantom
Tell us more about your motor, your goals so we can help you with what you need.
Im wanting to build a 440 with about 600-700 FWHP N/A. I know that 4 bolt heads can handle this no problem but i might want to super charge it later without having to go buy new heads.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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allpro

http://proheads.com/WCCH%20All%20pro%20head.html
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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All Pro heads, TFS heads as well and we carry them both
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Cary from Performance Induction Specialties is making the ETP LS7 heads now. He has both 4" and 4.1" heads. They are all 6 bolt. His stuff works!
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Originally Posted by Codefive
Cary from Performance Induction Specialties is making the ETP LS7 heads now. He has both 4" and 4.1" heads. They are all 6 bolt. His stuff works!
Thanks I'll have to check them out!
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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If your willing to spend some money give Richard at WCCH a call and get some allpros. Do not buy warhawk heads. They do not line up with the GM 6 bolt block. Also don't hold your breath on those GM heads. The last time I spoke with the GMPP reps they said they were 1 year out on the head min. That was around 8 months ago but since then they had that litle financial problem and put there performance parts division on stand by.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike @ CMS
If your willing to spend some money give Richard at WCCH a call and get some allpros. Do not buy warhawk heads. They do not line up with the GM 6 bolt block. Also don't hold your breath on those GM heads. The last time I spoke with the GMPP reps they said they were 1 year out on the head min. That was around 8 months ago but since then they had that litle financial problem and put there performance parts division on stand by.
Thanks for the info. I was sort of holding out for GMs LSX-LS7 heads. Last time i called their performance parts line the associate told me around Aug. I figure i probably wont have my engine ready for heads until about this time anyways so i was going to wait and see what happens. I just need other avenues in case they don't pan out, which is most likely! I will definitely look in to the allpros. Thanks
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