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Jan 3, 2012 | 02:10 PM

WHoisu05

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head install help

i recently broke springs on my 2002 z06 i want to upgrade the heads while im at it since the motor has 85k miles and a bolt is broke in the head from a header install. once i take the old heads off will the new heads just bolt back on with new gaskets? they are the same 243 casting. also do i need new lifters and pushrods? i know these are fairly easy answers i just want to make sure i'm on the right path before i start buying everything.

Jan 3, 2012 | 02:19 PM

lucky131969

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With 85K on the clock, I would definitely replace the lifters and pushrods during a head swap. New gaskets and new head bolts.

Jan 3, 2012 | 02:22 PM

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With 85K on the clock, I would definitely replace the lifters and pushrods during a head swap. New gaskets and new head bolts.

thanks thats what i was thinking. i dont want a crazy build just a little something extra that will freshen up the motor. ive read a few threads that people are using ls7 lifters have you seen this?

Jan 3, 2012 | 02:45 PM

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thanks thats what i was thinking. i dont want a crazy build just a little something extra that will freshen up the motor. ive read a few threads that people are using ls7 lifters have you seen this?

If you are sticking with stock lifters, that's all that is available.

Jan 3, 2012 | 03:11 PM

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If you are sticking with stock lifters, that's all that is available.

Have you ever used Texas speed cams? Looking at torquer v2 v3 or 233/239 with 112 lsa.

Jan 3, 2012 | 03:15 PM

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Have you ever used Texas speed cams? Looking at torquer v2 v3 or 233/239 with 112 lsa.

Nope, but plenty on this forum have.....I'm sure they will chime in.

Jan 3, 2012 | 03:27 PM

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Not all 243 heads are the same. Your heads have the lightweight valves. Do the heads you are using for replacement have the same valves?

Jan 3, 2012 | 03:30 PM

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Not all 243 heads are the same. Your heads have the lightweight valves. Do the heads you are using for replacement have the same valves?

Yes I believe they do

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MAKE SURE,,,,,,, that the head bolt holes in the block are ABSOLUTEY "DRY" and clean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damage will result if not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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