will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI
07-20-2003, 11:05 AM
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will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI
will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI
were there any corvette heads that were aluminum and had the valve cover bolts in the sides like a stock L-48?
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were there any corvette heads that were aluminum and had the valve cover bolts in the sides like a stock L-48?
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07-20-2003, 11:07 AM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (79corvetteTPI)
I don't think so due to the reverse coolant flow of the engines.....But I am prolly wrong.
07-20-2003, 11:10 AM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (79corvetteTPI)
Absolutely NOT.
Totally different designs.
The LT-1s may bolt up but the engine would burn up in minutes due to the lack of coolant passages.
Totally different designs.
The LT-1s may bolt up but the engine would burn up in minutes due to the lack of coolant passages.
07-20-2003, 11:19 AM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (79corvetteTPI)
No they will not. There are plenty of aluminum aftermarket heads that will fit and give you just as good flow, if not better.
07-20-2003, 11:27 AM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (79corvetteTPI)
You might check out the Vortec heads available from your Chevy dealer. They fit 1955 to present small blocks (excluding LT1/LT4 reverse coolant flow engines and the current LS1 style engines. Vortec heads are fairly inexpensive as well. Vortec heads will not accept the earlier intake manifolds (possible to modify intake manifold but not recommended).
A GM Performance Parts catalog might be useful. Or try GM Performance Parts at http://www.goodwrench.com
[Modified by mapman, 3:16 PM 7/20/2003]
A GM Performance Parts catalog might be useful. Or try GM Performance Parts at http://www.goodwrench.com
[Modified by mapman, 3:16 PM 7/20/2003]
07-20-2003, 01:27 PM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (79corvetteTPI)
just wondering, i have access to a set of each of these for cheap.
07-20-2003, 01:52 PM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (79corvetteTPI)
just wondering, i have access to a set of each of these for cheap.
07-20-2003, 03:57 PM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (Corey 68)
You guys have not imagination. Guys over at the thirdgen.org f-body forum have done it. Here is a link if you want to research it:
http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...ight=LT1+heads
A lot of work when you could just get an LT1 eng and toss it in without so much machining.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...ight=LT1+heads
A lot of work when you could just get an LT1 eng and toss it in without so much machining.
07-20-2003, 05:38 PM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (Fevre)
You guys have not imagination. Guys over at the thirdgen.org f-body forum have done it. Here is a link if you want to research it:
http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...ight=LT1+heads
A lot of work when you could just get an LT1 eng and toss it in without so much machining.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...ight=LT1+heads
A lot of work when you could just get an LT1 eng and toss it in without so much machining.
[Modified by turtlevette, 5:43 PM 7/20/2003]
07-20-2003, 05:53 PM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (Fevre)
You guys have not imagination. Guys over at the thirdgen.org f-body forum have done it. ..... A lot of work when you could just get an LT1 eng and toss it in without so much machining.
07-20-2003, 10:10 PM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (turtlevette)
Go to www.lt1intake.com to see how the intake is retro fitted to work with non-LT1 heads. That is what is currently in my Formula but what will soon in the vette.
07-20-2003, 10:48 PM
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Re: will LS1 / LS6 / LT1 heads fit a C3 with an L-48 350 using TPI (Fevre)
As others have mentioned, if you can get past the reverse flow problem LT1 heads can be made to work, but why, there are many bolt-ons that may out perform.
As for the LS1 or LS6, I would think would be totally out of the question, remember LS1 and LS6 though 5.7 liters are actually 346 cu in, with different bore patterns than a 350.
As for the LS1 or LS6, I would think would be totally out of the question, remember LS1 and LS6 though 5.7 liters are actually 346 cu in, with different bore patterns than a 350.
