ls6 heads
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From: va beach va
ls6 heads
anyone have any idea how much hp/ i will get by adding ls6 heads milled down to 59cc 1.8 rockers and ls6 intake to a 2000 auto coupe. dont want to do a cam yet but maybee in the future thanks
Last edited by rk98ls1; Apr 23, 2008 at 10:10 PM.
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From: Chesterfield MI
If you go to the work of changing the heads, do the cam at the same time. It's a little more work and about an additional $400 for the cam of your choice, a few gaskets, and a new balancer bolt. Either that or wait on the heads and do them both at once.
I hate to see you have to go down that road twice, unless you just enjoy it...
Also, be cautions with 1.8 rockers and milled heads....you might consider staying with 1.7's and just get the cam with the specs you want. (Be sure that your springs will handle it and you have enough PTV clearance)
I hate to see you have to go down that road twice, unless you just enjoy it...
Also, be cautions with 1.8 rockers and milled heads....you might consider staying with 1.7's and just get the cam with the specs you want. (Be sure that your springs will handle it and you have enough PTV clearance)
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From: Wichita KS
If you go to the work of changing the heads, do the cam at the same time. It's a little more work and about an additional $400 for the cam of your choice, a few gaskets, and a new balancer bolt. Either that or wait on the heads and do them both at once.
I hate to see you have to go down that road twice, unless you just enjoy it...
Also, be cautions with 1.8 rockers and milled heads....you might consider staying with 1.7's and just get the cam with the specs you want. (Be sure that your springs will handle it and you have enough PTV clearance)
I hate to see you have to go down that road twice, unless you just enjoy it...
Also, be cautions with 1.8 rockers and milled heads....you might consider staying with 1.7's and just get the cam with the specs you want. (Be sure that your springs will handle it and you have enough PTV clearance)
Oh yea I didnt think about the clearance issue with the 1.8 rockers and milled heads
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From: Chesterfield MI
No, I honestly don't think you'd have an issue with that low of a lift, but I'd save the money on rockers, and put it into a cam that gives you what you're looking for, since you're going to be in there. If you buy a cam later, you'll probably want to go back to 1.7's.
My 2 cents. You obviously have to spend your money according to your desires, but I think you'll be happier if you do it all at once.
My 2 cents. You obviously have to spend your money according to your desires, but I think you'll be happier if you do it all at once.