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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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Okay guys this is my first post here and I guess I should make it a good one.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=12480090

Is this worth putting on my 2002 Z06???

Also can all the valves, springs, etc, etc, just be swapped from my stock heads and then stuck on the C5-R heads?

Is it a direct stick on a LS6 block? Do I need a new intake manifold?

Are the square ports better than the D-shaped ones?

I would like to have real C5R type parts on the car to help it seem more "true" to its name but if it is a b$tch to get on the car then I'm paying $1750.00 for heads that require porting before they can even be put on.
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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Don't think they will work on a stock Z-06 short block. Did you read the features? Large bore, valve size, intake port shape, etc. Those are race castings in the rough form, would give poor throttle response for street use even if you could bolt them on.

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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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no not for your motor plenty of other heads available at good prices. Do a cam first if not with the heads,
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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AFR Heads & Cam =

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