Best "Bang for the buck" heads for my setup
09-11-2005, 02:04 PM
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Best "Bang for the buck" heads for my setup Ok I am looking for an inexpensive set of heads that will give me the best gains. My current setup is 6.0L LQ4 shortblock, LS6 Intake, 236/243 612/622 @ 112 Futral Cam, Patriot dual valve springs. Heads are currently 5.7 853 castings milled .060 to bring me to about 11.1:1 compression [This was done to compensate for the dish in the LQ4 pistons.] The car is an A4 with a VIG 3600 Stall and 3.42 gear. The current dyno numbers are 384.9 RWHP and 380 TQ, I know the heads are holding it back, but dont want to spend a mint on a set of heads, any ideas anyone????
09-11-2005, 02:27 PM
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One set of heads I was looking at is the Partiot Stage III 6.0L heads [Summit part #PAR-2019 Cylinder Head, Stage III, Aluminum, Assembled, 72cc Chamber, 225cc Intake Runner, Chevy, 5.7L, LQ9, Pair ] But I know I would need to get them milled to up the compression, but how much?
09-11-2005, 02:52 PM
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There's alot of options you could go with.
You could have your set cnc ported & setup with big valves to save $$. You could also go with a 5.3l style head with the chambers opened up to match your bore. The PRC heads now sell for $1450 & come completely hand finished & flow tested to make sure you get a perfect cylinder head. We also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the heads. With the current time spent on the heads we can only ship one set of PRC heads a day, but I feel it's better to ship one set of good heads then 3-4 sets of bad heads that may have issues or not flow properly.
You could have your set cnc ported & setup with big valves to save $$. You could also go with a 5.3l style head with the chambers opened up to match your bore. The PRC heads now sell for $1450 & come completely hand finished & flow tested to make sure you get a perfect cylinder head. We also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the heads. With the current time spent on the heads we can only ship one set of PRC heads a day, but I feel it's better to ship one set of good heads then 3-4 sets of bad heads that may have issues or not flow properly.
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09-11-2005, 08:02 PM
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*EDIT* Not trying to turn this into the age old debate, but since you asked I'll throw in my opinion....
Don't forget to talk to Brian/Brent at TEA
May not be the "cheapest", but for(in your words)the "best bang for the buck" TEA gets my vote everytime.
*Sidenote:
#'s in sig are made w/a "baby" cam, 90/90, and TEA S1.5, 5.3's
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Don't forget to talk to Brian/Brent at TEA
May not be the "cheapest", but for(in your words)the "best bang for the buck" TEA gets my vote everytime.
*Sidenote:
#'s in sig are made w/a "baby" cam, 90/90, and TEA S1.5, 5.3's
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09-12-2005, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Tooley
Our brand new 5.7 Stg 1 heads just made 451 RWHP and sell for $999 exchange, now thats bang for the buck, and no one has better delivery or quality.
09-12-2005, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Tooley
Our brand new 5.7 Stg 1 heads just made 451 RWHP and sell for $999 exchange, now thats bang for the buck, and no one has better delivery or quality.
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Originally Posted by Jason 98 TA
There's alot of options you could go with.
You could have your set cnc ported & setup with big valves to save $$. You could also go with a 5.3l style head with the chambers opened up to match your bore. The PRC heads now sell for $1450 & come completely hand finished & flow tested to make sure you get a perfect cylinder head. We also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the heads. With the current time spent on the heads we can only ship one set of PRC heads a day, but I feel it's better to ship one set of good heads then 3-4 sets of bad heads that may have issues or not flow properly.
You could have your set cnc ported & setup with big valves to save $$. You could also go with a 5.3l style head with the chambers opened up to match your bore. The PRC heads now sell for $1450 & come completely hand finished & flow tested to make sure you get a perfect cylinder head. We also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the heads. With the current time spent on the heads we can only ship one set of PRC heads a day, but I feel it's better to ship one set of good heads then 3-4 sets of bad heads that may have issues or not flow properly.
I have heard quite a few good things about the PRC's... keeping them in mind.
09-12-2005, 09:47 AM
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We offer our LS6 style heads with Patriot Gold .650" springs, Ti retainers, REV stainless valves, Super 7 locks, and choice of custom chamber sizes for only $1,195.00 including new MLS GM head gaskets and new OEM head bolts. We also enclose a flow sheet for every set in the box...no tricks.
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09-12-2005, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JS
Gunnar whats the quench with the MLS and a 59CC chamber...
Originally Posted by Gunnar@Patriot
The quench using the MLS .055" gaskets will be .045".
Doesn't quench= head gasket thickness + or - piston height relative to deck surface?
Also, a GM Graphite gasket is ~.054, and GM MLS is ~.060 compressed.
Shawn
09-12-2005, 04:24 PM
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Also, to answer the original question, I would call TEA, Brian's customer service is second to none, and he will make 1000000% sure that you are not unhappy with his product, and TEA has a long history of heads producing/flowing like they are supposed to, without QC and performance issues other companies have had. Call them, you will not regret it.
Good luck, Shawn
Good luck, Shawn
09-12-2005, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JS
Plus GM has a MLS in a .054 Spanky....
Originally Posted by JS
Well most stock pistons are out of the hole .005 to .007 so u guesstimate 
Neither of the above are anywhere near .045 quench (.008-.010 difference in quench is HUGE if you're trying to maximize your setup enough to where quench matters, IMO).
Shawn