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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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are ls6 heads a bolt on to a ls1 motor?there's a set without rockers on fleabay.
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ps what kind of hp gain will you get with this mod?i think i have the mod fever
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I would guess 10-15 hp. They will bolt on, but you need to mind your head gasket selection and you will need new valve covers as well if your car currently had perimeter valve covers. Also, the 243 casting is being passed off by many on Ebay as "LS6" heads, but they are really LS2 heads that don't have the very expensive LS6 lightweight valves in them. Make sure they are the real deal. They only came on the 02-04 Z06, not the 01.

There have been several sets in the forum for sale section recently that might provide another more trustworthy source.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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what is the right # for the ls6 heads?
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The casting number will be 243, the key will be the valves. Are the heads dirty (carbon)?
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can't really tell but there looks to be a white something on some of the valves
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Take a look at Patriot or Liviernois heads -they are CNC'd 243 heads that will give you a good bit of power -you'll know everything is top notch - valves, rockers, lifters, chrome poly push rods,etc.
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