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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Does anyone know if LS1 style heads are the same as LS7 style exhaust ports? Im trying to swap over to a LS7 style head from a LS1 style head. I know I have to Change the intake manifold but do I have to change my exhaust headers?
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And how are you going to pull this off? How are you going to reconcile the differences in bore diameter? Do you plan on reworking the heads with smaller valves and seats?
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And how are you going to pull this off? How are you going to reconcile the differences in bore diameter? Do you plan on reworking the heads with smaller valves and seats?

Nice!
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Wont work

LS7 heads need larger then the 4" bore to fit.

LS7 heads need the LS7 block.

Besides too big of valves on the LS1 or LS6 block does not mean more power. If anything if might be less power.

There are several good 243 style heads that will give great power on a LS1/ LS6 block
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