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kunkelz28 · 07-16-2012, 10:13 PM

I have a 99 Camaro SS and well.....I snapped a pushrod which caused slight head damage,since i have the heads off there is no way i am putting stock heads back on. i am not looking for anythign too crazy but anyone have opinions on some aftermarket heads?

Zabo · 07-16-2012, 10:31 PM

Hit up LS1tech and pick up some used 243 heads (stock were 241 cast heads) and go with springs/rockers along with your pushrods.

If you haven't now, might as well start converting the top end to a 01+ LS6 style setup. Maybe a mild cam?

demonspeed · 07-17-2012, 09:02 AM

You might even want to consider some ported 5.3 truck heads. Patriot Performance used to be a big name for those, but I don't know if they're still in the game.

xXSilencerXx · 07-17-2012, 10:02 AM

Yea 243's are a solid choice, and I remember 5.3 heads being popular but I never did much research on those.

kunkelz28 · 07-17-2012, 12:24 PM

what the risk when buying used LS6 heads? any suggestions on springs or rockers? Should i put in new valves while i have it apart?

xXSilencerXx · 07-17-2012, 12:34 PM

You can see my thread for the risk of buying used heads. Gotta make sure they are package right if you are having them shipped, and request insurance on the shipping.

If you plan on doing a cam swap, springs are a must. There's a lot of choices out there, I'd call whoever you plan on buy the cam from and ask what spring they recommend. Stock rockers are fine for mild cams. I kept the stock valves in my LS6 heads and got a nice post job done on them.

kunkelz28 · 07-17-2012, 12:48 PM

Do you have a link for that thread? The car has alot of miles so I think that even without a cam swap i still would want new springs, are the stock rockers pretty decent or a weak point?

Zabo · 07-17-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kunkelz28

Do you have a link for that thread? The car has alot of miles so I think that even without a cam swap i still would want new springs, are the stock rockers pretty decent or a weak point?

So does Silencers.. yet if you watch the vids you'd think otherwise.

amber · 07-28-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kunkelz28

I have a 99 Camaro SS and well.....I snapped a pushrod which caused slight head damage,since i have the heads off there is no way i am putting stock heads back on. i am not looking for anythign too crazy but anyone have opinions on some aftermarket heads?

DART PRO 1S 40RWH ,

amber · 07-28-2012, 03:10 PM

DART PRO 1S WILL GAIN 40RWHP,OURS RUNS 11.70S IN QTR WITH HEADS CAM AND CONVERTER,RX CATCH CAN ALSO.

ndtguy · 07-28-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

DART PRO 1S WILL GAIN 40RWHP,OURS RUNS 11.70S IN QTR WITH HEADS CAM AND CONVERTER,RX CATCH CAN ALSO.

That's not that impressive. I've seen better with P/P stock heads and the car was a daily driver.

07-16-2012, 10:13 PM	#1
kunkelz28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Cloud Minnesota Posts: 320	need help... broke a rod I have a 99 Camaro SS and well.....I snapped a pushrod which caused slight head damage,since i have the heads off there is no way i am putting stock heads back on. i am not looking for anythign too crazy but anyone have opinions on some aftermarket heads?

07-17-2012, 09:02 AM	#3
demonspeed not afraid of the wall Drives: Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,148	You might even want to consider some ported 5.3 truck heads. Patriot Performance used to be a big name for those, but I don't know if they're still in the game. __________________ 2023 1LE 1SS BCD GCF JF5 MN6 SIA SLN UQT 10/13/22: 1100 Past Camaros: 13 1LE\|02 SS\|01 Z28\|00 SS\|91 1LE\|91 Z28\|89 IROC-Z

07-17-2012, 10:02 AM	#4
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	Yea 243's are a solid choice, and I remember 5.3 heads being popular but I never did much research on those. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

07-17-2012, 12:34 PM	#6
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	You can see my thread for the risk of buying used heads. Gotta make sure they are package right if you are having them shipped, and request insurance on the shipping. If you plan on doing a cam swap, springs are a must. There's a lot of choices out there, I'd call whoever you plan on buy the cam from and ask what spring they recommend. Stock rockers are fine for mild cams. I kept the stock valves in my LS6 heads and got a nice post job done on them. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

07-16-2012, 10:31 PM	#2
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Hit up LS1tech and pick up some used 243 heads (stock were 241 cast heads) and go with springs/rockers along with your pushrods. If you haven't now, might as well start converting the top end to a 01+ LS6 style setup. Maybe a mild cam?

07-17-2012, 12:24 PM	#5
kunkelz28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Cloud Minnesota Posts: 320	what the risk when buying used LS6 heads? any suggestions on springs or rockers? Should i put in new valves while i have it apart?

07-17-2012, 12:48 PM	#7
kunkelz28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Cloud Minnesota Posts: 320	Do you have a link for that thread? The car has alot of miles so I think that even without a cam swap i still would want new springs, are the stock rockers pretty decent or a weak point?

07-28-2012, 03:10 PM	#10
amber Drives: 2000 ss camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bradenton florida Posts: 44	DART PRO 1S WILL GAIN 40RWHP,OURS RUNS 11.70S IN QTR WITH HEADS CAM AND CONVERTER,RX CATCH CAN ALSO.