Ported 5.3's vs ported 243's - opinions please!!
01-06-2009, 02:41 PM
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Yeah, but $3k for a set of heads is just too much money in my book. I actually started to debate going to some of the top heads like ETP, TFS, AFR, etc but in the end I just didn't want to spend that much money.
Its pretty funny how this whole thing snowballed. Originally didn't intend on buying anything extra. I just brought my car in to have the oil consumption problem fixed along with an out of balance flywheel assembly which turned out to mean new pistons and re-balancing my flywheel covered under my GM warranty. And than to take advantage of this opportunity for free labor, so to speak, the mods & new parts started snowballing...I bought the 228R cam kit w/springs, pushrods etc, new timing chain, new Centerforce DF clutch kit, New master & slave cylinders, pilot bearing, CCA oil catch can, remote bleeder....and now the heads...and of course this will also require a new dyno tune! It all adds up!
Its pretty funny how this whole thing snowballed. Originally didn't intend on buying anything extra. I just brought my car in to have the oil consumption problem fixed along with an out of balance flywheel assembly which turned out to mean new pistons and re-balancing my flywheel covered under my GM warranty. And than to take advantage of this opportunity for free labor, so to speak, the mods & new parts started snowballing...I bought the 228R cam kit w/springs, pushrods etc, new timing chain, new Centerforce DF clutch kit, New master & slave cylinders, pilot bearing, CCA oil catch can, remote bleeder....and now the heads...and of course this will also require a new dyno tune! It all adds up!
01-06-2009, 08:06 PM
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Well My car is a DD when its Not snowing like a Bitch here in Ohio lol. Its very Driveable, Idles nice for a 112lsa and Pulls like a Monster from 2,500 to about 6,300 rpm!!!! You will not be disappointed, just make sure you take it to a good Tuner and you will be fine. Since you are going 228R it will probably have a bit more kick.
01-06-2009, 09:15 PM
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Yeah, but $3k for a set of heads is just too much money in my book. I actually started to debate going to some of the top heads like ETP, TFS, AFR, etc but in the end I just didn't want to spend that much money.
Its pretty funny how this whole thing snowballed. Originally didn't intend on buying anything extra. I just brought my car in to have the oil consumption problem fixed along with an out of balance flywheel assembly which turned out to mean new pistons and re-balancing my flywheel covered under my GM warranty. And than to take advantage of this opportunity for free labor, so to speak, the mods & new parts started snowballing...I bought the 228R cam kit w/springs, pushrods etc, new timing chain, new Centerforce DF clutch kit, New master & slave cylinders, pilot bearing, CCA oil catch can, remote bleeder....and now the heads...and of course this will also require a new dyno tune! It all adds up!
Its pretty funny how this whole thing snowballed. Originally didn't intend on buying anything extra. I just brought my car in to have the oil consumption problem fixed along with an out of balance flywheel assembly which turned out to mean new pistons and re-balancing my flywheel covered under my GM warranty. And than to take advantage of this opportunity for free labor, so to speak, the mods & new parts started snowballing...I bought the 228R cam kit w/springs, pushrods etc, new timing chain, new Centerforce DF clutch kit, New master & slave cylinders, pilot bearing, CCA oil catch can, remote bleeder....and now the heads...and of course this will also require a new dyno tune! It all adds up!
01-06-2009, 10:20 PM
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Well My car is a DD when its Not snowing like a Bitch here in Ohio lol. Its very Driveable, Idles nice for a 112lsa and Pulls like a Monster from 2,500 to about 6,300 rpm!!!! You will not be disappointed, just make sure you take it to a good Tuner and you will be fine. Since you are going 228R it will probably have a bit more kick.
01-06-2009, 10:30 PM
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LOL its not the scanner that is jacked its that Im waiting on toshiba to send me my damn laptop back afer some warranty work. They are killing me lol. From what ups says I should have it back Friday so Ill be sure to post it on sat or sunday. Sorry for the delay.
01-14-2009, 04:19 PM
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for what its worth, i have a set of (heavily) worked 5.3s flowing 314@600 and 298@500... granted they have 2.065/1.55 valves and alot of work..they can still be made to flow!
01-21-2009, 11:48 AM
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I am pretty sure you will be happy with the TSP 2.5 5.3 heads. My car with a stalled a4 with TSP 2.5 5.3s, 230/230 598/612 111+2 and pacesetters, TSP catted ypipe, SLP LM1 exhaust, 42 lb injectors, unported fast 92/92, 25% under drive pulley made 422 to the wheels. I am sure if it were a 6 speed it would have been closer to 460 at the wheels.
01-21-2009, 12:07 PM
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I am pretty sure you will be happy with the TSP 2.5 5.3 heads. My car with a stalled a4 with TSP 2.5 5.3s, 230/230 598/612 111+2 and pacesetters, TSP catted ypipe, SLP LM1 exhaust, 42 lb injectors, unported fast 92/92, 25% under drive pulley made 422 to the wheels. I am sure if it were a 6 speed it would have been closer to 460 at the wheels.
