Description
230cc LS1 Cylinder Head
Our 230cc LS1 MONGOOSE cylinder heads are recommended for aggressive street or street/strip builds with displacements up to 427 cubic inches operating at or below 7200 RPM. Capable of flowing 328 CFM at 0.650″ lift with a 4.000″ bore size.
| Included Components | |
| 100% CNC Ported Combustion Chambers | |
| 100% CNC Ported Exhaust Ports | |
| 100% CNC Ported Intake Ports | |
| Competition 5-angle Valve Job | |
| 8mm Bead Lock Intake Valve, 2.080″ x 4.900″ Overall Valve Length |
AFR #7208
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| 8mm Bead Lock Exhaust Valve, 1.600″ x 4.900″ Overall Valve Length |
AFR #7228
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| PAC Racing Spring 1.270″ OD Hydraulic Roller Dual Valve Spring, 155 lbs. on seat, .650” maximum lift, Max RPM 7000-7200 |
AFR #8019
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| 7° Titanium Retainers 1.245″ O.D x .885″ I.D x .655″ I.D |
AFR #8512
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| 7° Bead Lock Valve Keepers |
AFR #9007*
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| Viton Valve Seals .600″ O.D x .495″ I.D |
AFR #6612
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| Hardened Valve Spring O.D Locator 1.380″ O.D x .570″ I.D |
AFR #8042
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| Ductile Iron Intake Valve Seats 2.131″ O.D x 1.680″ I.D x .375″ Deep |
AFR #9059
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| Ductile Iron Exhaust Valve Seats 1.650″ O.D x 1.350″ I.D x .375″ Deep |
AFR #9069
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| 8 mm Bronze Valve Guides .502″ O.D x 2.100″ O.A.L |
AFR #9051
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*LSX bead locks and aftermarket bead locks are not interchangeable. GM made their bead lock radius and depth different. AFR locks are the same as GM LSX.
| 230cc Small Bore Competition Flow Chart | ||||||
| .200 | .300 | .400 | .500 | .550 | .600 | |
| Int | 157 | 224 | 272 | 311 | 320 | 324 |
| Exh | 129 | 183 | 225 | 244 | 248 | 252 |
Test conducted at 28″ of water (pressure) on Superflow 600
Bore Size: 3.900″, intake 3/4″ radius plate exhaust, 1 3/4″ curved pipe
| Specifications & Features: | |
| Material |
A356 Aluminum
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| Intake Port Volume |
230cc
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| Intake Port Dimension |
3.250″H x 1.115″W x5/16 top 3/8 bottom
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| Intake Port Location |
Stock
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| Exhaust Port Volume |
86cc
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| Exhaust Port Dimension |
1.385″ H x 1.695″ W
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| Exhaust Port Location |
Stock
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| Combustion Chamber Size |
62cc, 65cc, or 72cc
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| Valve Cover Bolt Pattern |
Center Bolt
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| Valve Angle |
15°
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| Valve Spring Pocket Diameter |
1.510″ O.D
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| Max Valve Spring Pocket Machining |
1.525″ O.D
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| Deck Thickness |
.750″
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| Minimum Bore Diameter |
3.900″
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| Flat Mill – 62cc chamber |
.006″ per cc 58cc Maximum
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| Flat Mill – 72cc chamber |
.006″ per cc 67cc Maximum
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| Minimum Cross Sectional Area |
2.425 sq. in.
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| Spark Plug Dimensions |
14mm x .750″ w/Tapered Seat
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| CARB Status: This product is not legal for sale or use on emission-controlled vehicles and intended for dedicated race vehicles only. | |
| Recommended Components: | |
| Intake Port Gasket |
GM or FAST
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| Exhaust Port Gasket |
GM#12558573
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| Head Gasket for Small Bore |
Cometic 3.930 .040″ or AFR #6846
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| Head Gasket for Large Bore |
Cometic 4.160 .040″ or AFR #6848
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| Head Bolts (97-03) |
ARP 134-3609 or AFR #6330
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| Head Studs (97-03) |
ARP 234-4110 or AFR #6331
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| Head Bolts (04+) |
ARP 134-3610 or AFR #6334
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| Head Studs (04+) |
ARP 234-4317 or AFR #6335
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| Head Bolt Washers, Manley |
AFR #6320
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| Suggested Manifold |
FAST 90mm, 92mm, or 102mm
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| Spark Plug Starting Range |
NGK TR55
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