dreww

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Ok, so I've looked at some heads, and the 5.3 ones are the cheapest, then the ls6, then the prc 227. Now my question is this, for my budget on this build, should I go with cheaper heads and a fast intake or the better heads without the fast intake?

My thinking is id be wasting money on great heads only to restrict them with the ls6 intake I have (and no money left for new intake). So should I save some cash with the 5.3 or ls6 heads, and throw on a fast intake?

1nasty86

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What cam do you have? if its stock id do a cam before heads or intake.. What exhaust do u have? A set of AI ported 243/799 heads, nice size cam and a fast 90/92/102 would work great

dreww

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I have a pretty big cam, the magicstick 3. I know im leaving alot of hp on the table with that cam and stock heads.....but I don't see the use of paying twice as much for heads that will only give me 3 to5 extra hp.

bwilde86

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Just stalk the parts classified page. I see good deals there for both heads and intakes...may take a while but worth it

Darkman

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If your intake is already an LS6, get the best heads you can afford. A better intake can wait.

VandykeT/A

I would get the PRC227s and wait on the intake.

Rise of the Phoenix

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I second this.

mark21742

I'll 3rd it.......later down the road you can drop the new intake on your engine with great heads in a few hours at the most, and you won't be kicking yourself wondering IF the better heads would have made more of a difference. Great heads now, intake later

dreww

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wow, I actually didnt think everyone would say bite the bullet and get the 227s. Thanks for everyones input.

thunderstruck507

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heads are the most important thing in a good combo IMO, they are also more difficult to change later than the intake

badazz81z28

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3 to 5 hp???

New heads will yield you alot more than that. Intake is a waste of money if the heads don't flow well.

dreww

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Good point thunderstruck.

Badazz, I was referring to a really good set of head compared to a great set. Certainly not from stock. Just trying to make sure I get the right heads for my car, ready to bolt in out of the box.

thunderstruck507

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As far as bang for buck I am impressed with AI ported 243/799. Really wish I had had the money to send mine there before installing.

Johnnystock

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FAST should be the last thing to do and heads will give you way more than 5hp, and more than a FAST intake. Heads are a must and ALWAYS PERFORMS compared to the FAST intake, which might give the internet numbers some plp are looking for. A FAST setup can be anywhere from 0-35rwhp(ported/matched and the bigger TB)..

Unless you dont wanna lift the heads..it should not be a question IMO. Good luck either way.