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Old 05-17-2005, 08:19 PM
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Patriot heads are they worth it? Or am I wasting my money and should I go to AFR's
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Originally Posted by 99FRCTorchRed
Patriot heads are they worth it? Or am I wasting my money and should I go to AFR's
Most people on here are going to say there not, but I say they are had mine for about a year have not had any problems and I'm pretty happy with the performance and the money I saved.
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Hopefully I get a lot of responses.........How much did you save $ wise?
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check out the PRC heads they seem to be pretty good bang for the buck.
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What web site?
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Originally Posted by 99FRCTorchRed
What web site?

prc = ?
Old 05-17-2005, 08:37 PM
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TEA 1.5's on sale now
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Originally Posted by dubrado
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Precision Race Components available @ Texas Speed------->


As for Patriot vs. AFR- that's like apples to oranges.

AFR 225's with a big cam will make the most peak power.
AFR 205's with a 224ish cam will make kick *** usable power.

Patriot heads, from what I've seen, are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. They used to be the best bang for your buck, but with TEA's group purchase sales and PRC's, they're no longer the only low buck alternative.

The car I had used TEA 1.5's and dynoed in the 460 range recently, with its new owner. The best they did for me was 458, but heck that's kick ***!!!
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how come you sold the car southfl.02.ss
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We have PRC(Precision Race Components) stage 2.5 heads in stock and ready to go for $1529(regular price) w/NO core charge using Brand NEW 5.3L GM castings. These heads come with stainless 2.04"/1.575" valves. The PRC stage 1.5 cylinder heads are $1,429 regular price. These are fully-assembled with PRC's new platinum race-series dual valve springs rated to .660" lift.

Keep an eye out for heads/cam package specials coming in the near future!!

F.Y.I the last dyno numbers we got using the stage 2.5 heads and our TSP 233/239R2 cam went 418rwhp in an unlocked 3500 stalled A4 car

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As to your original question I have their 5.3L Stage 2 heads. Power numbers are in sig below and I paid $1295 for them to my door. Mine have worked great for over a year now. TEA and AFR always produce good results @ ET's. PRC is pretty new out but seem to have their act in gear and make nice products.
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Zach what kind of freight charges? I live in california
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Your gonna get a lot of different responses on here. But I will tell you that my Patriot 5.3 heads gave me an increase of almost 45 rwhp. I'm happy to say the least.
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Thanks mike.....yea decisions....
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Originally Posted by 44mag
how come you sold the car southfl.02.ss
It was bad for my health and wellbeing...

Son born in June + Streetracing father is not a good combo.
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Originally Posted by 99FRCTorchRed
Zach what kind of freight charges? I live in california
Shipping on heads usually run around $40 bucks

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go the patriots my LS6 stage 2 with 2.055''in 1.6''ex, 64cc chambers arn't on my car yet but i've just had them hand finished and flow tested and they got 321cfm@.600 lift on the intake and they probably could have got more if they were flowed to .650

99/100 people on hear baggin the patriot heads havn't even owned a set so dont listen to them and there service is the best you'll get anywhere
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Don't forget our heads also include new MLS head gaskets and new head bolts. Our assembled 5.3 stage II heads assembled with 2.02".1.57" 23-8N stainless valves, bronze guides, Patriot Gols .650" dual springs, Super 7 machined locks, ti retainers, and viton rubber seals are only $1295.00 !!

Our LS6 style heads assembled are only $1395.00
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i just ran a 7.13 at 95 mph with prc 5.3 heads,i love them i havent removed the valve covers since gomer installed them
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Go with TEA's.



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