2004 6.0 NV4500 Tahoe

[pwtr02ss]

Whoa that would look terrible


Just scored a set of LS6 243s with my favorite Pac1219s, 7.4 push rods, and brand new valve guide seals. Torn between having them shipped to TSP for CNC work or swap on dual springs and have them decked/milled for 10.5cr.

Total joke on the leather

Wilkes did a pretty good job on the heads I bought from them, especially for the money. Hate their logo though.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Total joke on the leather

Wilkes did a pretty good job on the heads I bought from them, especially for the money. Hate their logo though.

Never heard of them before but $750 is not bad at all and their work looks good. I've never swapped valve springs before but since my current 862s have duals I'd likely swap them over and sell the Pacs or put them on the 862s and sell them. The LS6 valves are already stainless so I don't need valves either which saves some more moolah. If I have the head seller send them straight to the porting I can save shipping and possibly get a set of Ported 243s for just $1250. Then sell the Pacs, pushrods, and 862s to recoup a lil bit.

Can't find pricing on Frankensteins porting, anybody else have suggestions on porting services?

Also probably won't swap these heads on anytime soon, just kinda want to have a backup set on standby that can go on any ls motor. The valve drop emergency head repair cost me almost as much as these heads ported will. Also these ported 243s would enjoy a ******** from a Hiroshima hair drier.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Whoa this is suddenly cheap! https://store.katechengines.com/cnc-port-ls2ls6truck-243-799-317-035-cylinder-heads-pair-p589.aspx


Cool that doing a little disassembly and cleaning yourself can save you $400

 

[pwtr02ss]

Never heard of them before but $750 is not bad at all and their work looks good. I've never swapped valve springs before but since my current 862s have duals I'd likely swap them over and sell the Pacs or put them on the 862s and sell them. The LS6 valves are already stainless so I don't need valves either which saves some more moolah. If I have the head seller send them straight to the porting I can save shipping and possibly get a set of Ported 243s for just $1250. Then sell the Pacs, pushrods, and 862s to recoup a lil bit.

Can't find pricing on Frankensteins porting, anybody else have suggestions on porting services?

Also probably won't swap these heads on anytime soon, just kinda want to have a backup set on standby that can go on any ls motor. The valve drop emergency head repair cost me almost as much as these heads ported will. Also these ported 243s would enjoy a ******** from a Hiroshima hair drier.

That dude used to work for TEA (I think) and then Patriot Performance. When they (Patriot) went bankrupt, he bought the machines and opened his own shop.

I just bought a full set of heads to save time and kept my 243s. He sent 799 which is no big deal but I have a soft spot for the 243 castings. I'll have them done up for my stock camaro motor, when the time comes.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Whoa this is suddenly cheap! https://store.katechengines.com/cnc-port-ls2ls6truck-243-799-317-035-cylinder-heads-pair-p589.aspx


Cool that doing a little disassembly and cleaning yourself can save you $400

Thats cheap for a straight port. The wilkes includes a valve job I think, so thats another $379 from Katech. Katech does excellent work

 

[Dantheman1540]

That dude used to work for TEA (I think) and then Patriot Performance. When they (Patriot) went bankrupt, he bought the machines and opened his own shop.

I just bought a full set of heads to save time and kept my 243s. He sent 799 which is no big deal but I have a soft spot for the 243 castings. I'll have them done up for my stock camaro motor, when the time comes.

That's good to know, I had never heard of them but their quality looks great. I might just get them sent to me and hang on till black Friday. I really have no use for them right now anyway.

They also come with OEM rockers with CHE trunion upgrade already which is quality.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Thats cheap for a straight port. The wilkes includes a valve job I think, so thats another $379 from Katech. Katech does excellent work

yeah, I'm not sure if the Katech price includes milling or not which I need and that valve job included really is a killer price.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Thats cheap for a straight port. The wilkes includes a valve job I think, so thats another $379 from Katech. Katech does excellent work

Heck yeah, Wilkes has super quick CS! Sent him a message about sending him naked heads for just a port, VJ, and Mill no disassembly or reassembly. Said $675 which nearly pays for shipping, budget ported heads are actually gonna happen lol.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Heck yeah, Wilkes has super quick CS! Sent him a message about sending him naked heads for just a port, VJ, and Mill no disassembly or reassembly. Said $675 which nearly pays for shipping, budget ported heads are actually gonna happen lol.

Awesome! I'm excited for the "seat of the pants" feel when I get mine back together. Hopefully its noticeable...

 

[Dantheman1540]

Awesome! I'm excited for the "seat of the pants" feel when I get mine back together. Hopefully its noticeable...

Should be towards the top end, depending on cam of course. I think that's what this 224/228 wants is more head.