What are the best heads for turbo apps.

[C-WAY]

Does the D Shape opening on the 243 heads make it difficult for Truck style LTs or stock manifolds to work?

[zeake]

I hope there is some usefull information in the post above this one.

Great info thanks.

[phantom405]

Does the D Shape opening on the 243 heads make it difficult for Truck style LTs or stock manifolds to work?

No...

[George C]

I'd love to know the cam specs on that motor and how big the down pipe was.

4" DP 230/236 595/601 115+2 8.8cr pt88

[C-WAY]

Yeah I was just curious, it would have sucked to run LTs or something then turn around and throw some heads on there and not having them fit or being too small or some coincidental BS

[dallas]

Some great information.. Thanks!

[zeake]

4" DP 230/236 595/601 115+2 8.8cr pt88

Kool thanks Now that leaves my only other question and thats if the stall would or would not greatly effect these numbers and what stall he was usin.

[George C]

vig 2800 i do believe. i think if the truck was 2wd it would of dyno'd much higher. even thou it was dyno'd in 2wd it still went thru thetransfer case. same setup dyno'd with a T56 would be an ungodly amount

[mean05]

vig 2800 i do believe. i think if the truck was 2wd it would of dyno'd much higher. even thou it was dyno'd in 2wd it still went thru thetransfer case. same setup dyno'd with a T56 would be an ungodly amount

i agree with that for sure t-case take 3-4% power at least

[bangbangskeetskeet]

Here are some specs on heads.


This info was originally posted by Ruff Boy on RGV Trucks


241 & 853
Heads: 1997+LS1 5.7- liter passenger car
Material: Aluminum
Part Number: 12559853 (1997-98)
1255853 (1999-00)
12564241 (2001-03)

Combustion chamber Volume:66.67cc
Compression Ratio:10.1:1
Intake port Volume:200cc
Exhaust Port Volume:70cc
Intake valve Diameter:2.00-inches
Exhaust valve Diameter:1.55-inches


What you need to know:
The standard issue LS1 heads is best all-around head for the street / strip engines . A thorough porting and millimg job plus a valve upgrade on these will really wake up your engine.The heads have undergone only minor revisions since their introduction in 1997 , most notably a switch from perimeter to center valvcover bolt configuration for the 1999 model year. Each style has its own dedicated valvecovers and coilpacks mounting apparatus.


243
Heads: 2001+ LS6 5.7 liter passenger car
Material:Aluminum
Part Number: 12564243

Combustion chamber Volume:64.45cc
Compression Ratio:10.5:1
Intake port Volume:210cc
Exhaust Port Volume:75cc
Intake valve Diameter:2.00-inches
Exhaust valve Diameter:1.55-inches

What you need to know:
The LS6 cylinder heads is essentially a tuned-up version of the LS1 head. At 65cc, the combustion chamber is slightly smaller and more efficient than the LS1. The more efficient design shortens burn times and ultimately means less ignition timing advance is required to produce the same power. And because less timing allows more efficient combustion, the Ls6 heads allow the engine to produce more torque. The exhaust port is a unique D-shape that improves flow. LS6 heads are the best choice only when all-out power is needed. Be prepared for a big price tag at the dealer or steep core charge from your head porter.


706 & 852 & 862
Head: 1999+ LR4 4.8-liter Truck
1999+ LM4 / LM7 5.3-liter Truck

Material:Aluminum
Part Number: 12559852, 12561706 ,12559862

Combustion chamber Volume:61.15cc
Compression Ratio:9.5:1
Intake port Volume:200cc
Exhaust Port Volume:70cc
Intake valve Diameter:1.89-inches
Exhaust valve Diameter:1.55-inches

What you need to know: These small combustion chamber truck heads offer no advantage over an LS1 head except the smaller combustion chamber. This along with milling of the deck surface will allow a slightly higher compression ratio to be achieved. Because of the smaller intake valve installed in these heads a valve upgrade is practically mandatory.


873
Head: 1999-2000 LQ4 6.0-liter Truck
Material: Cast Iron
Part Number: 12567873

Combustion chamber Volume:71.06cc
Compression Ratio:9.5:1
Intake port Volume:210cc
Exhaust Port Volume:75cc
Intake valve Diameter:2.00-inches
Exhaust valve Diameter:1.55-inches

What you need to know: The LQ4 heads are found on the low-performance version of the 6.0-liter truck engine. They offer a large combustion chamber that lowers compression ratio making them perfect for a forced induction application. Swapping on the LQ4 head drops the compression ratio of a typical LS1 engine to 9.:5.1 Cast-iron casting are heavy!


317
Head: 2001+ LQ4 6.0-liter Truck
Material:Aluminum
Part Number: 12562317

Combustion chamber Volume:71.06cc
Compression Ratio:9.4:1
Intake port Volume:210cc
Exhaust Port Volume:75cc
Intake valve Diameter:2.00-inches
Exhaust valve Diameter:1.55-inches

What you need to know: The LQ4 head received aluminum heads starting in models year 2001. All other features are the same as previous years iron heads. This is the workhorse head for street / strip turbo and blower cars.


035
Head: 2002+ LQ9 6.0-liter Truck
Material:Aluminum
Part Number: 12572035

Combustion chamber Volume:71.06cc
Compression Ratio:10:1
Intake port Volume:210cc
Exhaust Port Volume:75cc
Intake valve Diameter:2.00-inches
Exhaust valve Diameter:1.55-inches

What you need to know:
The LQ9 heads are found on the high-performance version of the 6.0-liter truck engine and debuted in th Cadillac Escalade for 2001. This heads is virtually identical to the LS6 head, with the same improved intake and exhaust ports, but like the LQ4 head, it has a larger 72cc combustion chamber. This is the head of choice for max-effort forced induction engines

The only thing this is missing is the L92 heads....
What about them huh?