When was the first Corvette cylinder head made?
When was the first Corvette cylinder head made?
The first of these is the aluminum L98 Corvette head casting, produced between about 1986 and 1993. In stock form these heads are nothing special—just light.
What’s the difference between 305 heads and 350 heads?
These heads will port out well, but be aware that 305 heads have smaller valves, so only look for 350 heads unless you’re specifically working on a 305. This will save you the expense of extra machining to put in larger valves.
What kind of head does a small block Chevy use?
This is probably the best cylinder head casting that Chevrolet has ever produced for a production small block Chevy. The casting quality is as good as the best aftermarket iron heads, and its flow capability on a valve-size-for-size basis more than matches the Phase 6 aluminum Bowtie heads.
Do you need a mechanic to repair a corvette?
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How to replace head gaskets on a 350 5.7L small block?
In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to replace head gaskets on a small block Chevy 350 / 5.7L engine. While we did this on a 1996 GMC Sierra K1500, this process is essentially the same on all small block Chevrolet engines. TIME LAPSE! Watch the 350 / 5.7L head gasket replacement Time Lapse Video Here:
When was the first Corvette cylinder head made?
The first of these is the aluminum L98 Corvette head casting, produced between about 1986 and 1993. In stock form these heads are nothing special—just light.
This is probably the best cylinder head casting that Chevrolet has ever produced for a production small block Chevy. The casting quality is as good as the best aftermarket iron heads, and its flow capability on a valve-size-for-size basis more than matches the Phase 6 aluminum Bowtie heads.
These heads will port out well, but be aware that 305 heads have smaller valves, so only look for 350 heads unless you’re specifically working on a 305. This will save you the expense of extra machining to put in larger valves.
