Lots go ahp.... my buddy had 2 bad sets. Long story. Guides are the key. Me and my 2 buddies have AI 280 milled .025- .030 with torquer 110 cams with all supporting bolt ons and 100 octane tune. We all recieved A++ customer service and Phil gave lengthy replies over and over. Just that we all have che bronze guides. Which don't concern us with miles per year. Low 10 second c6 z06s. 100% satisfied. All of us. To each his own. I can hit 60 in 2.5 seconds on nt05Rs. With good hook fully warmed up. Stock clutch still with ZR1 clutch master.
@@InJasonsGarage lol thank you i am using a magnuson positive displacement blower on 4lbs of boost. Heads headers billy boat bullet mufflers blower twin disc clutch mgw shifter 17 inch weld wheels with a tire it. Next is bigger injectors and a cam.
I have AHP street ported heads and BTR Stage 2 cam which is similar to your cam and it rips! Nitto NT01 tires going on next week to replace MPSS for a bit more traction.
Great choice! I do need different tires as well. The torque is so strong that my current tires are useless. I plan to do a video of driving impressions soon but the weather has been hit and miss. 😐
Anyone else catch that he said aluminum intake valves? Im sure it was just a slip as he seems to know what he is talking about. LS7s used titanium intale valves of course
I'm hoping you had Kohle tumble polish and recoat the Ti intakes. GMs bean counters decided NOT to tumble polish them, and that is another reason the intake guides wear; a rougher valve stem rapidly wears out valveguides......
After talking with people who had their heads done by AHP and talking with AHP, I liked their package so I decided to give them a try. Plus, the price was right and the customer service really impressed me. Still happy with them!
My local performance shop, that’s suppose to be the best in my area uses Reconditioned LS7 Cylinder Heads for the swap. Have you heard of that? Is that different than getting AHP heads or is that what AHP does too?
I think there are many different definitions of what "reconditioned" means. Every shop can be different. I'd just ask them, and then I'd ask AHP how they are different.
Honestly, I went with what AHP recommended since I was using their cam and heads but I don't recall off the top of my head. I used to. 😕 Need me to dig deeper? I am sure I can pull the info. Why? What do you have going on? 😀
I was going to get the 116 cam. I was just wondering what your length pushrod you used. I think the length that I need would be different than the one’s you used since you. Your heads were milled .030” My heads were milled .015”. I’ll just call AHP and ask them. Thank you Jason for taking the time to answer my question. I really appreciate it.
Ported heads, cam, install kits and shipping was around $3,800 before core if I recall correctly. You can go to americanheritageperformance.com and price out a kit to your specs.
@@InJasonsGarage I'm thinking about buying a 08 Z06 but that head issue made me nervous so I'm stuck with getting ls3 or dealing with zo6 what you think
The heads in my video used to be someone else's that were sent in as cores. Then they were reworked, milled and ported and sent to me. I sent my cores in to be reworked and now someone else has them.
Holding up just fine, but my car is not the best one to use as a measuring stick on it...I haven't put very many miles on it as it is not my daily driver. However, the reason that I went with AHP is because I did my research and a lot of people who have gone with them have put a lot of hard miles on them without issue.
@@InJasonsGarage ah got it! I'm thinking of getting one this weekend and getting the heads done. Cost is a big thing for me. It's been mu dream car but I'm just a bus driver and dont make much $
@@drodriguez934 I found that AHP knows what they are doing and if you get the basics done for now, you can step up to something else later when the funds are right.
Sure, the supercharger should have no issues with the heads. I'd be sure to have a discussion with whoever you get your heads from, and make sure your goals are in the right place.
Thanks! I am expecting an additional 100 horsepower with the heads and cam, per what AHP has told me to expect. No other mods at this time other than an K&N intake. However, more mods are to come after this.
Nope, but I am scheduled for the install and dyno tuning (on a Mustang dyno) this week, so we can compare baseline numbers with my new numbers. You know I will do a video about it!
@@ssoffshore5111Before I got my core charge of $1,000 back for my stock heads? Yes, that is about right. After the core refund it was closer to $5,500.
@@InJasonsGarage I went onto the AHP website and there’s options for the valve guides,valve springs,porting,core exchange,milling,upgrade intake valves and exhaust valves...what’s the setup you have and if I buy this does the valve drop into the engine won’t ever happen????
@@jacobmontes5000 I think they expanded their options since I bought from them (which I am still happy about). I always suggest that you call or email AHP and tell them your specific needs and budget, they are killer at putting the right recipe together. Does it guarantee that it will never happen? Depends on who you ask. Anything can happen, especially with performance vehicles. My opinion (which is a popular one) is that it will significantly reduce the chances.
Lots go ahp.... my buddy had 2 bad sets. Long story. Guides are the key. Me and my 2 buddies have AI 280 milled .025- .030 with torquer 110 cams with all supporting bolt ons and 100 octane tune. We all recieved A++ customer service and Phil gave lengthy replies over and over. Just that we all have che bronze guides. Which don't concern us with miles per year. Low 10 second c6 z06s. 100% satisfied. All of us. To each his own. I can hit 60 in 2.5 seconds on nt05Rs. With good hook fully warmed up. Stock clutch still with ZR1 clutch master.
What valves on intake and exhaust? Have they been rechecked? I cant get in touch with Phil after initial contact, busy guy..
Great video man, I'm planning on getting a C6 Z06 myself and this was good information.
Glad it helped!
I have ahp heads stage 4 also. My ls7 is boosted on 4lbs I have no problem with the heads so far
First of all, you user name is hilarious. 🙀. What are you using for boost?
@@InJasonsGarage lol thank you i am using a magnuson positive displacement blower on 4lbs of boost. Heads headers billy boat bullet mufflers blower twin disc clutch mgw shifter 17 inch weld wheels with a tire it. Next is bigger injectors and a cam.
I have the same AHP heads as you Jason, I just had them installed by a shop a couple weeks ago. I'm excited to see your progress with them.
Thanks. Follow-up video in process, stay tuned! :)
Did you do a cam as well or just heads?
No sir I just did the heads, I wanted to do a cam as well but it just wasn't in the budget.
Mine are milled .010 with stainless exhaust valves like yours and stock springs
@@topgear6384 How much did it dyno with the heads? Anu other mods?
Really great video! Thank you. I am highly considering going with the 116 myself.
I am pretty happy with it. Good power, but great driveability.
I have AHP street ported heads and BTR Stage 2 cam which is similar to your cam and it rips! Nitto NT01 tires going on next week to replace MPSS for a bit more traction.
Great choice! I do need different tires as well. The torque is so strong that my current tires are useless. I plan to do a video of driving impressions soon but the weather has been hit and miss. 😐
Anyone else catch that he said aluminum intake valves? Im sure it was just a slip as he seems to know what he is talking about. LS7s used titanium intale valves of course
Yup, I sure did @10:10. Nice catch!
I'm hoping you had Kohle tumble polish and recoat the Ti intakes. GMs bean counters decided NOT to tumble polish them, and that is another reason the intake guides wear; a rougher valve stem rapidly wears out valveguides......
Yes, as part of the Package 4 heads, they do treat and polish the factory Ti intake valves.
Do you not do your work yourself? I heard you say you will let the guys at the shop unbox the other stuff? Would be a lot cooler if you did!
Not to that extent, no. I wish I could. Check my other videos about the shop I use.
You did a vid on Frankenstein heads so why did you go with AHP?
After talking with people who had their heads done by AHP and talking with AHP, I liked their package so I decided to give them a try. Plus, the price was right and the customer service really impressed me. Still happy with them!
Are these stock ported castings? Have they been rechecked since?
My local performance shop, that’s suppose to be the best in my area uses Reconditioned LS7 Cylinder Heads for the swap. Have you heard of that? Is that different than getting AHP heads or is that what AHP does too?
I think there are many different definitions of what "reconditioned" means. Every shop can be different. I'd just ask them, and then I'd ask AHP how they are different.
Hey Jason!! Do you remember what was the pushrod length you went with?
Honestly, I went with what AHP recommended since I was using their cam and heads but I don't recall off the top of my head. I used to. 😕 Need me to dig deeper? I am sure I can pull the info. Why? What do you have going on? 😀
I was going to get the 116 cam. I was just wondering what your length pushrod you used. I think the length that I need would be different than the one’s you used since you. Your heads were milled .030” My heads were milled .015”. I’ll just call AHP and ask them. Thank you Jason for taking the time to answer my question. I really appreciate it.
@@dougb3740 Yes, that is probably the best thing to do. In other words, I'll leave it to the experts. :) Let me know how it turns out.
How much did you spend for the entire install kit included re worked heads but not including the core charge?
Ported heads, cam, install kits and shipping was around $3,800 before core if I recall correctly. You can go to americanheritageperformance.com and price out a kit to your specs.
Jason's Garage thanks for the link and info. I’ll be looking into it
@@InJasonsGarage how much did shop cost you
@@maddog-oi3hq Just the labor itself, including tune? If I recall it was around $2,500.
@@InJasonsGarage I'm thinking about buying a 08 Z06 but that head issue made me nervous so I'm stuck with getting ls3 or dealing with zo6 what you think
How did this all work out I have a 2008 z06 20.000 miles on it was it worth it ? Thanks Terry
Yep, I love it. Drives great, goes fast, no problems. See my other Corvette videos on this channel for more updates on it.
How have the AHP heads held up?
So far, so good. Full transparency, my car is not a daily driver.
@InJasonsGarage thanks for replying!
the new cam you put in did it add any more horsse power and did it sound meaner ?
Yes, both. See my other videos I released after this one! :)
So are these your original heads reworked or totally different head?
The heads in my video used to be someone else's that were sent in as cores. Then they were reworked, milled and ported and sent to me. I sent my cores in to be reworked and now someone else has them.
Hows the car holding up with those heads? How many miles since then @jason
Holding up just fine, but my car is not the best one to use as a measuring stick on it...I haven't put very many miles on it as it is not my daily driver. However, the reason that I went with AHP is because I did my research and a lot of people who have gone with them have put a lot of hard miles on them without issue.
@@InJasonsGarage ah got it! I'm thinking of getting one this weekend and getting the heads done. Cost is a big thing for me. It's been mu dream car but I'm just a bus driver and dont make much $
@@drodriguez934 I found that AHP knows what they are doing and if you get the basics done for now, you can step up to something else later when the funds are right.
i added a supercharger to mine will those heads still fit?
Sure, the supercharger should have no issues with the heads. I'd be sure to have a discussion with whoever you get your heads from, and make sure your goals are in the right place.
will do thanks for the advice
Nice video! Thinking of going same route with AH. What kind of power are you expecting with that cam? Any other supporting mods?
Thanks! I am expecting an additional 100 horsepower with the heads and cam, per what AHP has told me to expect. No other mods at this time other than an K&N intake. However, more mods are to come after this.
Jason, did they say if the extra 100 hp was rwhp or at the crank?
Nope, but I am scheduled for the install and dyno tuning (on a Mustang dyno) this week, so we can compare baseline numbers with my new numbers. You know I will do a video about it!
That's awesome! I'll look forward to watching it. Good luck
How much was the labor for installing it all?
Just the labor itself, including tune? If I recall it was around $2,500.
That opened my eyes! So around $6500 all in?
@@ssoffshore5111Before I got my core charge of $1,000 back for my stock heads? Yes, that is about right. After the core refund it was closer to $5,500.
Man I want to go back in time and pay those prices. Its literally doubled
Only a idiot gets just one cylinder head redone and everyone knows that LS7 come with two cylinder heads not one.
I sold my 2009 zo6 didn't want deal with that
I bought my 2009 Z06 knowing I'd have to deal with it. Glad I did. 😎
My car is 97k miles LS7 I will not change the heads. Fuck that. If the engine goes the bank can take the car back.
That's one way to deal with it. Until then, enjoy the car! 😆
@@InJasonsGarage i spoke to early, i went ahead and got a set of heads from AHP base head repair plus install kit
@@vetteboyz0628 Cool. Let me know if you get your stock 97k heads checked, I'd be interested in knowing how out of spec they were.
@@InJasonsGarage I went onto the AHP website and there’s options for the valve guides,valve springs,porting,core exchange,milling,upgrade intake valves and exhaust valves...what’s the setup you have and if I buy this does the valve drop into the engine won’t ever happen????
@@jacobmontes5000 I think they expanded their options since I bought from them (which I am still happy about). I always suggest that you call or email AHP and tell them your specific needs and budget, they are killer at putting the right recipe together. Does it guarantee that it will never happen? Depends on who you ask. Anything can happen, especially with performance vehicles. My opinion (which is a popular one) is that it will significantly reduce the chances.