fbody4everyone

I went to my local parts store to check on a price for a set of manufactured 243/799 heads just to get an idea. they were like 500 bucks a piece.
there were a few that were 250 a piece that were possibly uneven.

Im not trying to single out the places that people dont recommend to offend, but what sites have people found decent priced place to buy them and trustworthy?

Majestic9C1

iTrader: (19)

junkyard.. if you can find some newer GM trucks that still have the engines in them.. check the casting numbers


that option can be a crap shoot though

fbody4everyone

my parts guy actually called his engine guy and he said all the 243s were out because of the 'hotrodders' lol

i'll have to call some local junkyards and get on that. thanks
any other suggestions?

KCS

iTrader: (20)

There is a classifieds section on this site ya know.

gagliano7

799 heads are the same.

fbody4everyone

Yea i know but even those are hard to find anywhere but ebay. I may have to bite the bullit and go for it

Deeohgie69

iTrader: (3)

^^^This

Did you not see his comment? You can find 243/799's on the parts classifieds on this site for $350-$450 shipped all the time. The usual going rate is $400-$450 but they pop up for $350 now and then too.

Tuskyz28

I honestly think the can be had cheaper than 300 bucks? Best thing to do do is get in a gas saver you have or a close friend have. Fill the tank up and ride to all surrounding junk yards and look one by one at vehicles that came from the factory with 243/799 heads. Some junk yards you can pull them yourself and some junk yards don't pay attention to casting numbers. Give it a shot. I know a junk yard right now that think EVERY 5.3 motor is the same but you know they not. Good luck.

fbody4everyone

Every 5.3 came with 243/799s i thought?

xdanny510x

Have u tried ur local craigslist?

RedRocketZ28

iTrader: (19)

Nope.

There are some 799's for sale in the classifieds right now for $375 shipped.

Tuskyz28

Most I've seen came with 706 stamped on the head.

2QuikTA

You should buy my 799's. $375 shipped and I'm right next door in Chicago!

xdanny510x

The newer silverados came with 243/799 heads

Camaro350Z28

iTrader: (6)

mine are coming off soon..

fbody4everyone

thanks guys, i found some remans, checked at machine shop, all ready to install

gagliano7

2008-2015 5.3 and 4.8 trucks have the 243/799 heads. 1999-2007 have the 706 or 862 heads. The aluminum L33 5.3 has the 243/799 heads.

Deeohgie69

iTrader: (3)

Some 2005 5.3's must have gotten them too.

140K_GXP

You can also find the 243 heads on the LS4 V8 cars. 2005-2009 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, 2006-2007 Monte Carlo SS, 2008-2009 Buick LaCrosse Super, 2006 to 2009 Chevy Impala SS.

Felix C

Saab 97x 2005-2009 with 6.0