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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Okay I have been doing a lot of research on three different Ls6 heads to complete my engine. Patriot Ls6, TSP stage 2.5 ls6, and TEA stage 2 Ls6 243s so I need is help deciding which heads would give me the best hp & tq gains. I heard good things about all three heads. I'm aiming for 430-450 wrhp before adding nitrous and changing over to the fast 90 setup. This is what I have so far a 98 t/a A4 with ls6 intake, lid, Lts, ORY, 3600 yank, ported tb, xer cam (232/236 .595 .602) and stock bottom end. So what are you guys suggesting?

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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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I have the same ? I'll be watching this closely.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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I would look at Trick Flow 215s or Trick Flow 220 as cast from Total Engine Airflow, or have TEA or Advanced Induction port a set of 243s.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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i have an a4 car as well ported tb ls6 intake hand ported to match heads which are tsp stage 2.5 243s on stock bottomend ls1 lt's pace ory very restrictive with slp lm1 cat back and car made 438rwhp n 4.3rwtq with yank ss4000 n 3.73 gears so imo go tsp heads tuner told me go kn filter n tru duals n get round 455rwhp
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Advanced induction 243s
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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Feel free to give us a call. We will be happy to go over your options, and help you get the right cylinder heads the first time.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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TSP mite have a labor day sale .
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks to everyone for your opinion. @ silverstreak98maro Thanks for that info that really helped. After reviewing everyone opinion, I spoke with Aaron from tsp and he was very helpful, and very patient with me. He answered every question I had and was very knowledgeable of their product. He took my information and told me what I needed for best results and my application. So My final decision is TSP stage 2.5 ls6 heads. @ Aaron Thanks again for your help, I look forward in speaking with you again to place my order.
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