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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 11:58 PM
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looking to get a set of ls3 heads and intake to install on my ls1,my question is will they work on a ls1 without any machine work
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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 02:02 AM
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looking to get a set of ls3 heads and intake to install on my ls1,my question is will they work on a ls1 without any machine work
In my research it seems the 3.9xx bore of the ls1 is too small to accept the ls3 heads. You can resleeve the block which gets expensive but is the best approach in my opinion. I don't think boring the factory liners will net enough gain as there are very small limits that you can machine the OEM inserts to. Someone with first hand experience may chime in and either A: tell you to use search or B: provide some actual knowledge. If your budget is nice and high, MAST motorsports makes a small bore, rectangular port cylinder head (ls3) made for us ls1 guys. Good luck and keep us updated.
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Why would you want to install an LS3 style head on your LS1?

First of all, they wont fit.

2nd, unless you're building a track car, it's unlikely you will like the change in performance even if they did fit.

LS3 heads are great for some applications. But the Cath port heads can outperform them in typical street builds.

Good luck with your goals.
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