ascastil

if youre sending it out to either ai or le you are gonna need stock heads, no work done to them. it should say in the description of the heads for sale either "stock" or "ported". also they are going to need to be a specific casting number, either 10207643 or 10128374.

ascastil

wow, ram air you type fast, you beat me to it!!

Bykerboy869

https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...+casting+heads


how about them? if so ill buy them

SC/TA

Those look like they are 2 different castings. i would try to find a matching set.

ascastil

its key that you get the heads with the 2 casting numbers that were listed, i see them on ebay also sometimes. if you pull the valve cover on the drivers side, you can see the casting number by the rocker arms, check yours you might have the right ones.

Bykerboy869

ok thank you. i put up a parts wanted ad in the wanted section with those 2 numbers hopefully i get some stuff.

henryz28

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/parts-...ing-cover.html There is a chance these heads have not been sold yet.

Bykerboy869

i might be buying a set of LT1 LE1 heads ported by Lloyd Elliot for $750 shipped. good deal?

RamAir95TA

What's more important to you, budget or HP?

Bykerboy869

would saying both be crazy?

RamAir95TA

I am not a fan of LE1s. You could get an easy 25+ MORE HP with an AI 190cc package, or 40+ MORE with the 200cc package. Sure it's more money, but it is a SOUND investment and you'll certainly feel that extra power. Not to mention the 200cc package come with a custom grind billet-core cam based on your needs.

From my experience, it ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS pays off to save your money for the best parts, even if that means waiting 4-6 months or more. Resist the urge to get something in your hands so soon, even if it is cheap - it's probably not the best.

Bykerboy869

ok how much did you AI package cost ya?

RamAir95TA

My 200cc ported stock castings, plus a completely ported stock manifold and all that stuff was right around $2500, but the heads/cam package is $1975 (it's listed on their webpage). The 190cc package is $1375 for the heads only.

www.advancedinduction.com has a complete listing of the products they offer.

Bykerboy869

could i ask what makes you not a fan of the LE's? just wondering like to see what peoples opinions on different peoples portwork.

BlackbirdWS6

Both are reputable and well known on the forums. I sometimes compare the argument to guys comparing the best wax for their car. AI certainly is well represented and does nice work, same for LE. I went LE with an aftermarket set of heads. LE provided great customer service, was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer my questions. AI would likely do the same but I have no first hand experience.

Def plan ahead for whatever you do. The $ adds up quick as soon as you tear into the car. Add a third of your budget to your cost to cover incidentals and misc stuff you will want to replace.