Engine_HP

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i have the TFS-Ferrea Valves and i still havent installed my heads, do u recomeand me upgrading to the ls3 hollow stem ?

i have the TEA TFS 215 heads, im supprised Mike didt advice me to the ls3 valves root, ill call him now.

jims z

Awesome setup!

airforcemanss

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congrats to the OP!

i haven't been on in awhile but the last thread i cam across with the valves being turned down was "brian tooley's" build. can someone explain the perks in this? i'm assuming a lil torque benefit but what's the main pro vs. con?

Brian Tooley Racing

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Standard stainless Ferrea intake valves like is used in the TFS heads weigh about 108-115 grams depending on diameter. The standard hollow stem LS3 valve weighs 89 grams and when turned down to 2.10" weighed 87 grams. They would weigh even less when turned down more. That's close to what titanium valves weigh.

The light weight allows for more aggressive lobe profiles with greater lift, yet maintain control of the valve train at higher rpms.

dr_whigham

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Bumping this thread after following a link to this from another.

Any updates at all? How'd she do at the track?

This definitely piques my interest in a stage 2 with turned down LS3's. Light weight benefit of LS6 valves, just a bigger size.

FASTFATBOY

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Nice!

Can we get some pics and measurements on that GM table that you set the cradle on to pull the engine from the bottom?

sukebe

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Awesome numbers!

TransAmcoupe98

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Thats freakin awesome numbers on 243 heads too! Nice!

Storm Trooper

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awesome numbers

98blueSScamaro

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That is a VW and AUDI engine and Trans table used to pull the engines on there cars but it works for f body's and all cars. It's a 7k table and I work for VW so I get to use all the cool tools. I have a huge tool box full of all the goodies. I had this setup out in 2 hours taking my time putting the front end back on to put it in are other building where I now wrench. But I will take pics

98blueSScamaro

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Not just the fact it's 243's heads but stock rockers upgraded and pump gas. It setup runs And still hauls to this day. A great cruzer

mercccc

I used the same table for mine. Good to see fellow VW/audi techs on here.

98blueSScamaro

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Yeah I would be lost with out that table. And VW I hate to say it but
They are a great car line to work for. And I am 27 year old master.

Austinma62

Very nice numbers! How are you revving the motor that high and its not blowin up all over the place?

98blueSScamaro

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good tune and good parts is all i can say.

JakeFusion

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I thought I'd bump this up since my build will be very close to this.

How's it doing a year later?

02SOMWS6

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Impressive build. As asked before what rear and gears were in the rear.

chrs1313

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^^ stock 10 bolt with 3.42 stock gear...street cruiser

02SOMWS6

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Thanks Chris...

Roarin_8

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Any track runs with the car? If so, what did it trap?