Porting my own heads
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Porting my own heads I was wondering if there were any write ups, or if anyone in here has done it. Since the car is going to be sitting for a few more months maybe Ill get out and do something with it.
Also what tools ill need...ect.
Also what tools ill need...ect.
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Originally Posted by My84Z
I wouldn't unless you buy some spare heads or something. there is a such thing as over porting and such.
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Originally Posted by My84Z
depends on what your plan is. Personally I would take the 241 head port it and have it decked to raise the compression. but the 5.3 is suppose to raise the compression.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Your better off just smoothing the ports out,beburring/polishing.I've seen a set of home ported heads actually lose 30hp before.
btw thats all I planned on doing....and would port matching the intake be worthwhile?
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