Lloyd Elliott Heads: PROBLEM??? HELP:confused:
#1
Lloyd Elliott Heads: PROBLEM??? HELP:confused:
Ok, I have a set of aluminum LE2 heads for my LT1. I was inspecting them before I get ready to install and noticed that the same exhaust port on each head (2 ports total) has been ported to the point that it has broken through the port wall and into the header bolt hole. I called Lloyd about this and he says that this is common when porting in order to get the numbers required and that it is not a problem. I have faith in lloyd and take his word for law as he would not have the reputation that he has if he were not open and honest. I have also read hundreds of reviews on his work and not come across the first negative comment. However, I would like to hear some reassurance to put myself at ease before I install these heads and experience driveability or durability issues.
#2
what casting number is on your heads?? I have heard that the 97 with 571 casting (i think) heads have this problem because the head is thinner in this area. if he says it will be ok.. it will be ok. I dont see it causing much of a problem.
#4
Use a little anti-sieze on the bolt, she'll be good to go! No coolant in that area. Another level of protection would be using a stud instead of a bolt, less chance of pulling those threads when installing or removing.
#5
So, nobody thinks that I will experience any longevity issues because of this? This is not a daily driver and is not a strip car, this is in my '71 Nova cruiser. I don't want to run into an issue where I have to yank these heads in 50K-60K miles due to this issue.
#7
That's quite... "Impressive". I sure would not want those heads on my car. Where else are they getting thin, and Llyod hasn't mentioned anything?
I can't say this is the first time I have heard of an issue like this with his heads.
I can't say this is the first time I have heard of an issue like this with his heads.
Last edited by MrBuick (Magnum); 04-10-2010 at 08:11 PM.
#8
I don't see it as a major issue, questioning the need to open up the port to that degree notwithstanding. I'd be more concerned with the integrity of the threaded hole as it relates to clamping ability/reliability.
Last edited by arnie; 04-10-2010 at 08:52 PM.
#9
They are only "thin" in that one area of that port in each head. I spoke with Lloyd on the phone and he assured me that it is not a problem. Logically speaking, I don't see how it would be a problem, but it's just the principle of there being a hole in the exhaust port on a $1300 set of heads. If its ok, then its ok and I will run them as is.
#11
Hey man youll defineately be fine with those heads due to it being on the exhaust port side rather than the intake port side. The only thing it could do was maybe create some air turbulance and restiction which in your case you might loose a horsepower or two. Also just make sure that you use some bad *** lube none of that cheap **** it really makes a difference.
#12
Hey man youll defineately be fine with those heads due to it being on the exhaust port side rather than the intake port side. The only thing it could do was maybe create some air turbulance and restiction which in your case you might loose a horsepower or two. Also just make sure that you use some bad *** lube none of that cheap **** it really makes a difference.
#14
I'd be interested to see the matchup between your headers and that port.