TIM Z

iTrader: (12)

And tried to Drill it out , Tap and Helicoil it, but the Helicoil wont hold.

And i dont trust it running High RPM's anyway, so i need a new head.

I currently have stock 5.3 862's.

I have my cam , and am going to do a front mount Turbo down the road.

Should i just buy a used stock head?

Or should i upgrade to a better set of heads now?

What if any do you guys suggest?

I cant afford to break the bank, but am just looking for a nice upgrade since i need to change a head anyway?

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

sonoma43

iTrader: (1)

How did you break a rocker arm bolt off?

I would say look into patriot heads, for the money they are a good choice.

ChevyTruck

iTrader: (39)

If you have the time and extra money you should just do the new heads now. That sucks that happened to you.

TIM Z

iTrader: (12)

I over tightened the bolt, i think it also had a "bad spot" or imperfection in it.

And yes it sucks


If i can afford it i love to upgrade, even to a better factory head if Possible, just need advice thanks!

charcold-bowtie

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imo buy a stock head for 50 bucks and run. What the point of expensive heads when your gonna blow air through it. Just my 2 cents

zippy

If you had the budget I'd do the patriots, but that's a tough call. TJ probably has a set of 862's sitting around.

BlownChevySS

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I have a set of 317s that just had a valve job done with less than 50 miles on them I'll sell you cheap.

JakeBrakeIH

iTrader: (22)

I agree, its not gonna be as important seeing your gonna be going FI and shoving air down its throat.

TurboBerserker

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Hard to beat 317s

brent5631

iTrader: (7)

If he does 317 heads he will drop about a full point of compression. which wouldn't be good for staying N/A.