Thread: So I just picked up a set of L32 heads..... Now what?

As the title reads, I just scored a good used set of L32 heads. They are off an 04 GTP motor and had 30-ish thousand miles on them when removed. They appear to be in great shape on the outside... Now, I want to get them p&p, valve job, etc. from a local shop but am not sure where to start. Should I just bring them to a place and get their opinion? I have an s1x cam and am keeping it, so I imagine all I would need is a mild p&p since my cam is pretty small. What about valves? Should I keep the stock L32 ones or go bigger like Manley or something alike? How about the bowls? What else? Basically just looking for a bit more power. The heads will be installed with a full size IC over the winter. So far I am thinking retain the stock valves, mild p&p of intake and exhaust, 105 springs, new seals, and titanium retainers. What do you head guys think??

Gasket match the intake. Open up the exhaust ports more and keep a nice "D" shape on them. Then polish the bowls.

That's all you need.

Originally Posted by 99PGPGT

Gasket match the intake. Open up the exhaust ports more and keep a nice "D" shape on them. Then polish the bowls.

That's all you need.

I heard that gasket matching the intake is not really necessary as the motor is forced induction.

Just gasket matching isn't hurting anything. A full port job is too much.

Just gasket match and smooth the casting.

And then port the exhaust alittle and smooth it out as well.

Originally Posted by 99PGPGT

Just gasket matching isn't hurting anything. A full port job is too much.

Just gasket match and smooth the casting.

And then port the exhaust alittle and smooth it out as well.

Ok, I should probably have the LIM gasket matched as well right?