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**Ramairgod** · 03-08-2007, 09:02 AM

Im lookin for a FAIRLY priced set of heads. Im doing a small build up on my car so either a set of ls6 heads or patriot's would work great. Im doing this on a budget and dont look to spend no more than 800 at the most. I know how much stuff is worth so dont try to stick it to me. It would be great if anyone come forward and help me out. Thanks!

**1BADDLS1** · 03-08-2007, 09:51 AM

remeber to get the real LS6 casting heads from patriot... not ls6 style (243 stamped)

what cam are you going with?
want them milled @ all???

**Ramairgod** · 03-08-2007, 10:06 AM

i have a 228/222 588/581 cam. So really i dont need the biggest and best heads. Just something to get me right at the 400 mark.

**Ramairgod** · 03-08-2007, 10:08 AM

Suggestions are welcome by the way. I am no expert on heads by any means.

**1BADDLS1** · 03-08-2007, 03:35 PM

for the price your looking for your best bet may be to assemble a bare 243 set with your choice of springs etc etc etc
should be good enough

**02blkws6** · 03-08-2007, 08:04 PM

For $200 more you can get new heads

**1fastcamarosss11** · 03-08-2007, 09:56 PM

i put you in the right section.

**Ramairgod** · 03-09-2007, 06:36 AM

I know there is so one out there thats wants to sell me some heads

**1BADDLS1** · 03-09-2007, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Ramairgod

I know there is so one out there thats wants to sell me some heads

not for $800 though

i have a brand new set but i wont take that much of a hit...
hence my advice of new bare ls6's for the budget build

**1fastcamarosss11** · 03-09-2007, 12:18 PM

badls1 you sure about that last comment?

**LS1W** · 03-09-2007, 12:31 PM

just curious, but what is the difference between "243" casting heads that came on the LS6 from the factory and the "REAL LS6" heads from patriot ?

**1BADDLS1** · 03-09-2007, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by 1fastcamarosss11

badls1 you sure about that last comment?

hahahaha hence the delete!!!!!

**LS1W** · 03-09-2007, 01:04 PM

has anyone heard much of the 799 casting heads ?

**1BADDLS1** · 03-09-2007, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by LS1W

just curious, but what is the difference between "243" casting heads that came on the LS6 from the factory and the "REAL LS6" heads from patriot ?

nooo...... the older patriot performance LS6 heads were "LS6 STYLE" heads which were not actual ls6 heads - they were a different casting (not 243) and had the chambers welded in to become "LS6 style" which arent as good quality & performance of real 243 castings...

also some ls6 style cyl heads have had failures.... from the welds not holding up

**1BADDLS1** · 03-09-2007, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by LS1W

just curious, but what is the difference between "243" casting heads that came on the LS6 from the factory and the "REAL LS6" heads from patriot ?

there is no difference... they are identical!!!

**1BADDLS1** · 03-09-2007, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by LS1W

has anyone heard much of the 799 casting heads ?

never heard of it

**1BADDLS1** · 03-09-2007, 02:29 PM

ls1 heads... off top of my head are...

339 (97-98)
806 (97-98)
853 (99-00)
241 (01-02)
ls6 Heads > 243

there are a ton more lsx based castings but none are 799
nor match casting or as an assembly)

**LS1W** · 03-09-2007, 02:51 PM

i'll send you a picture - i have a set and they appear to be a duplicate of a z06/ls6 head - they have the larger valves, flat bottom "D" exhaust port - i have heard rumors that they were pre-production ls6, and i have also heard rumors they were from the 5.3H.O. motor - who knows for sure ??