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Old 11-29-2003, 05:27 PM
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i know this is way of the carburetor subject but is the LS1 suffix #306 a good head for my 1976 chevy 350? trying to get 350 horsepower.thanks
Old 11-29-2003, 06:58 PM
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Re: heads

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i know this is way of the carburetor subject but is the LS1 suffix #306 a good head for my 1976 chevy 350? trying to get 350 horsepower.thanks
A LS1 head and the engine it comes from are a different design than a 1976 350.

It will not bolt on.

A stock 1976 350 motor has very low compression and poor large chamber 76cc heads.

Any head with a smaller combustion chamber will raise compression and help wake it up.
Especially with a mild cam swap.


A good head to wake up your low compression 1976 350
is a ported big valved 58cc 305 head if you're on a tight budget.
A L-98 cast 350 TPI with some porting and some milling to 58cc's
A set of 1996-2000 350 L-31 vortec heads. (062 or ,906)

A late Camel Back head with bolt accessory bolt holes.

Like a 041,040 or 414 or 492 or 186 casting
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Re: Re: heads

i found some 305 heads .14014416...80-86...305..........1.84"/1.5" valves, 58cc chambers
these have a smaller chambers woukd this be a good choice for the budget minded? thanks
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Don't skimp on the heads. Try to find some used vortechs or iron eagles. They will make much more power than the 305 heads.
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Yes 416's are good when worked a little (ported and bigger valves).
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