Price list for companies that fix the LS7 head
So I’m at 60,000 miles and I know I’m on borrowed time with the heads. I’m not looking at getting a port job or having custom engraving done on the side of my head or special work done. I just want the guides replaced as well as the exhaust valves. It seems like WCCH and AHP are close in price but I’m wondering if there are any other shops that might have a lower price and a good reputation for performing this job. From calling the shops that are discussed on the forum these are the prices that I found. WCCH $1308 AHP. $1398 MAMO. Out of my price range as he says the stock heads are not worth fixing and I need new custom spec heads/intake Advance Inductions (Never returned my voicemails) |
Cant go wrong with either of those top 2. I wanted certain springs, ex valves, and most importantly MS90 guide material...so AHP was my choice.
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Is a trunion upgrade necessary if everything is staying stock including the cam? |
Originally Posted by 03Zcrit
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Is a trunion upgrade necessary if everything is staying stock including the cam? |
If you get the heads “fixed” for anywhere near those prices without doing the work yourself it would be a miracle. Good luck though man! I hope you do. Keep us posted, I know there are several threads with that “$1500 heads fixed” tag.....followed by a lot of no way that’s gonna happen and lots of these 😂😂😂 or these when the final price tag hits....😱😭😭💸 I think those numbers are strictly for a 100% do your own work deal. |
Hi 73DBG, I plan on doing the work myself (minus the head re-working) as I am a fairly proficient mechanic :-) I do know that I will need to also purchase, oil/coolant/gaskets/head bolts/plugs/wires. Pricing I was looking for was just for the head work. :thumbs:
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Originally Posted by 03Zcrit
(Post 1597625486)
Hi 73DBG, I plan on doing the work myself (minus the head re-working) as I am a fairly proficient mechanic :-) I do know that I will need to also purchase, oil/coolant/gaskets/head bolts/plugs/wires. Pricing I was looking for was just for the head work. :thumbs:
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My AI heads before they were ported were $1266.47 (includes valvejob, milling, CHE bronze guides, Manley stainless exhaust valves, new valve seals, shipping and sales tax).
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Almost 10 years ago my friend did his heads for about $800. New valves, springs, valve job, and tank. No port work, no milling, nothing but just fixing the issue. Add gaskets/fluids/bolts/etc and it was ~$1000ish. Still going strong to this day.
If you want to mail the heads out, I would just send them to WCCH, get the bare bones basic stuff, no performance work. Trunions are typically a downgrade and worse than stock, so no reason to waste money unless you like to spend money on less reliable parts. The exception to that is if you own a 07 that had bad factory ones, and in that case just buy a new set of OEM rockers. |
WCCH or AI. Most heads are $1500-$2000 for the fix and all. 6-bolt aftermarket casted heads are more expensive. |
Depending though, since the aftermarket heads are ported/etc, and if you add that to the others price becomes a lot closer, but for someone just wanting a basic "fix" there is no need to go crazy and get all the extra HP add ons.
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Originally Posted by Unreal
(Post 1597625872)
Almost 10 years ago my friend did his heads for about $800. New valves, springs, valve job, and tank. No port work, no milling, nothing but just fixing the issue. Add gaskets/fluids/bolts/etc and it was ~$1000ish. Still going strong to this day.
If you want to mail the heads out, I would just send them to WCCH, get the bare bones basic stuff, no performance work. Trunions are typically a downgrade and worse than stock, so no reason to waste money unless you like to spend money on less reliable parts. The exception to that is if you own a 07 that had bad factory ones, and in that case just buy a new set of OEM rockers. Not to derail the thread, but I have an 07 and just got the heads fixed (AHP awaiting some free time). Are the trunions a preventative thing like the valve guides? I have a set of BTR trunions already, but wondering if I should send them back. |
Originally Posted by Pseudo M
(Post 1597634206)
Not to derail the thread, but I have an 07 and just got the heads fixed (AHP awaiting some free time). Are the trunions a preventative thing like the valve guides? I have a set of BTR trunions already, but wondering if I should send them back.
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If your 07 is in the affected model range, and hasn't been fixed yet, then yes, swap some new rockers in it.
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Advanced Induction offers a "Performance Rebuild" for the LS7 heads. The 260cc package is also a very good value option as it includes intake bowl work and full CNC porting of the exhaust port.
http://www.advancedinduction.com/LSX...52GMPRHead.php |
Originally Posted by Innovate
(Post 1597627058)
WCCH or AI. Most heads are $1500-$2000 for the fix and all. 6-bolt aftermarket casted heads are more expensive. |
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