Kennedy and Heath OH kit offerings

[GM Guy]

After reading the Bonneville 6.5L article, heath briefly mentions a Heath overhaul kit.

My question is is there such a Heath kit, and if so, what are the brands of components. I want to keep my motor close to stock specs. i am pretty sure it will need pistons, as well as a standard OH kit. is the reason it is not on the site because heath wants to talk with the customer to ensure the customer gets the right components?

Also, does Kennedy offer an OH kit?

There are local offerings for OH kits, but i am unsure about their quality. i am looking for a good, higher quality kit, and want to stay with reputable vendors (heath, kennedy)

 

[davo727]

I dont think you can go wrong with clevite or federal mogul bearings and melling oil pump and Mahle pistons and you can get all that stuff from northern auto parts online or summit racing and other places, or if you want to pay a couple thousand extra for the same stuff get it from the big diesel shops you are asking about.

 

[TurboTahoe]

Is Heath considered a 'big diesel shop'? Are his prices really out of line?

Rob

 

[Brooklyn Tow]

Is Heath considered a 'big diesel shop'? Are his prices really out of line?

Rob

His prices are just a tad high, but his service, staff and quality are second to NONE......IMHO

Louis

 

[Ragindiesel]

As stated above clevite and federal parts are top brand and Mahle is used in 99% of US production engines today. Most OH kits will contain these parts.

As for vendors I say support them you obviosly have the trust in Heath already not to mention if you have tech questions you have somebody that knows to speak to. Summit tech support doesn't build diesels for a living.

Thats my 2 cents

 

[GM Guy]

So heath does offer an OH kit, just not available online?

If heath does offer these brands in his OH kits, i will definitely think about buying from him. (after checking price of course!)