[Z06] My DIY LS7 Headswap
12-16-2012, 06:16 PM
#42
12-16-2012, 06:29 PM
#43
Burning Brakes
ARP bolts or studs are superior to stock GM pieces...ARP better clamping value than stock OEM...Can be used on NA motors and of course a must for sprayed and forced induction...Which I agree...The stock GM stuff is fine, but there are always options...
Last edited by LT5 John; 12-16-2012 at 06:32 PM.
01-14-2013, 01:23 AM
#47
Safety Car
Heads
Great write up. Late Model Racecraft here in Houston will install a new set of thier heads, add the rocker arm kit and all parts and labor for $4400.00
I'm curious what this job cost for you to do yourself including ALL the parts.
Even tape and rags cost money.
I'm curious what this job cost for you to do yourself including ALL the parts.
Even tape and rags cost money.
01-14-2013, 11:25 PM
#48
Racer
Thread Starter
Total cash / out of pocket cost for me was $2300 or so...but I own all my own tools.
01-15-2013, 09:42 AM
#50
Racer
Thread Starter
Assumptions are dangarous! Haha, but yes you are correct the heads were 1900 shipped. I threw in the cost of the oil, towels, distlled water, filter, gastekts, bolts and I needed a torque wrench range (22ft lbs) that I didn't have. Te big digital started at 24 and the newton meter wrench I had only went to 20. Dang!
01-23-2013, 11:13 AM
#51
Instructor
I enjoyed the write up.
My car is about to be down to do the clutch replacement. Still unsure of what I am going to do. (Katech Master/Slave kit + LS9R or Mcleod RXT).
As for the heads. I am just going to pull my factory heads off and have new guides put in and then reinstalled. Just want to do this for "insurance" purposes as I beat the hell out of my car.
02-15-2013, 01:07 PM
#52
Drifting
Which heads did you put on that were only $1900?
The MLS head gaskets are pricey at $55 each - where did you get yours?
http://texas-speed.com/p-2129-gm-62l-multi-layer-steel-ls9-7layer-cylinder-head-gasket-sold-individually.aspx
What are the x-pipe parts you mentioned?
Thanks for the write up. I'm pulling my heads off on monday in preparation to install PRC heads.
The MLS head gaskets are pricey at $55 each - where did you get yours?
http://texas-speed.com/p-2129-gm-62l-multi-layer-steel-ls9-7layer-cylinder-head-gasket-sold-individually.aspx
What are the x-pipe parts you mentioned?
Thanks for the write up. I'm pulling my heads off on monday in preparation to install PRC heads.
02-15-2013, 01:10 PM
#53
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I used the write up when I did mine last weekend. One thing to note that might be easier than the way mentioned.
The evil power steering pump bolt that you cant reach, you can get to by leaning over from the passenger side, got mine with a standard ratchet n socket in less than 5 minutes.
The evil power steering pump bolt that you cant reach, you can get to by leaning over from the passenger side, got mine with a standard ratchet n socket in less than 5 minutes.
02-15-2013, 03:51 PM
#54
Racer
Thread Starter
I used the write up when I did mine last weekend. One thing to note that might be easier than the way mentioned.
The evil power steering pump bolt that you cant reach, you can get to by leaning over from the passenger side, got mine with a standard ratchet n socket in less than 5 minutes.
The evil power steering pump bolt that you cant reach, you can get to by leaning over from the passenger side, got mine with a standard ratchet n socket in less than 5 minutes.
02-15-2013, 03:55 PM
#55
I just want to say Jeff, that your writeup is one of the landmark writeups on this forum.
In fact, it is arguably the single most important technical writeup ever in this section of the forum.
I pride myself on plenty of pictures and captions in my own write-ups, but you have taken me to school.
Nice work.
In fact, it is arguably the single most important technical writeup ever in this section of the forum.
I pride myself on plenty of pictures and captions in my own write-ups, but you have taken me to school.
Nice work.
02-15-2013, 03:56 PM
#56
Racer
Thread Starter
Which heads did you put on that were only $1900?
The MLS head gaskets are pricey at $55 each - where did you get yours?
http://texas-speed.com/p-2129-gm-62l-multi-layer-steel-ls9-7layer-cylinder-head-gasket-sold-individually.aspx
What are the x-pipe parts you mentioned?
Thanks for the write up. I'm pulling my heads off on monday in preparation to install PRC heads.
The MLS head gaskets are pricey at $55 each - where did you get yours?
http://texas-speed.com/p-2129-gm-62l-multi-layer-steel-ls9-7layer-cylinder-head-gasket-sold-individually.aspx
What are the x-pipe parts you mentioned?
Thanks for the write up. I'm pulling my heads off on monday in preparation to install PRC heads.
02-15-2013, 06:08 PM
#57
Racer
Thread Starter
I just want to say Jeff, that your writeup is one of the landmark writeups on this forum.
In fact, it is arguably the single most important technical writeup ever in this section of the forum.
I pride myself on plenty of pictures and captions in my own write-ups, but you have taken me to school.
Nice work.
In fact, it is arguably the single most important technical writeup ever in this section of the forum.
I pride myself on plenty of pictures and captions in my own write-ups, but you have taken me to school.
Nice work.
02-17-2013, 02:54 PM
#58
Safety Car
On the abs/asm removal is that for convenience or is it necessary? I saw some people just unbolt the PS pump me ease the heads out.
More detail here? When is did the ls1 heads the abs module was not under hood. PS pump was a b---h.
More detail here? When is did the ls1 heads the abs module was not under hood. PS pump was a b---h.
02-17-2013, 03:08 PM
#59
Racer
Thread Starter
The ABS/ASM is never removed or unplugged, the mounting bracket bolts are removed and the ABS/ASM is just pushed out of the way.
8) Clear Movement for the ASM/ABS Module
From UNDER the car:
Locate the ASM/ABS mounting bracket
Locate the ASM/ABS mounting bracket attachment points to the subframe facing forward near bottom
Remove 2 15mm bolts
With the fans removed and the ASM/ABS Module loose we have room to remove the Power Steering Pump and Generator Bracket
Ziploc bag the bolts and label ‘ABS Module bolts’
8) Clear Movement for the ASM/ABS Module
From UNDER the car:
Locate the ASM/ABS mounting bracket
Locate the ASM/ABS mounting bracket attachment points to the subframe facing forward near bottom
Remove 2 15mm bolts
With the fans removed and the ASM/ABS Module loose we have room to remove the Power Steering Pump and Generator Bracket
Ziploc bag the bolts and label ‘ABS Module bolts’
Last edited by jeffreystar; 02-17-2013 at 03:19 PM.
02-17-2013, 03:27 PM
#60
Safety Car
The ABS/ASM is never removed or unplugged, the mounting bracket bolts are removed and the ABS/ASM is just pushed out of the way.
8) Clear Movement for the ASM/ABS Module
From UNDER the car:
Locate the ASM/ABS mounting bracket
Locate the ASM/ABS mounting bracket attachment points to the subframe facing forward near bottom
Remove 2 15mm bolts
With the fans removed and the ASM/ABS Module loose we have room to remove the Power Steering Pump and Generator Bracket
Ziploc bag the bolts and label ‘ABS Module bolts’
8) Clear Movement for the ASM/ABS Module
From UNDER the car:
Locate the ASM/ABS mounting bracket
Locate the ASM/ABS mounting bracket attachment points to the subframe facing forward near bottom
Remove 2 15mm bolts
With the fans removed and the ASM/ABS Module loose we have room to remove the Power Steering Pump and Generator Bracket
Ziploc bag the bolts and label ‘ABS Module bolts’