School me on Heads
#1
School me on Heads
Ok so I know next to nothing about heads. I've got enough money saved up for some head/cam swappage. I'm looking for a set heads that match up well with an MS4 or TRex cam. preferably a set that cost $1000 or less. I'm willing to shop around for a good used set if need be. Help me please. Thanks.
#2
I may be picking up an MS3 cam (237/242 .603/.609", for anyone who's not familiar) and was wondering if any of these 3 heads would be good to pair with it.
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...d=170&catid=44
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=84&catid=40
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...d=697&catid=40
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...d=170&catid=44
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=84&catid=40
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...d=697&catid=40
#3
The prc stage 2.5 5.3l head and ms3 is a proven combo and the packege from tsp is $1600 i think for heads, cam, springs, and pushrods. All you would need is the gaskets and a oil pump would be a great investment.
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I'd strongly suggest that you save for the best heads you can get/afford and then when you have the heads have a custom cam spec'd around the flow characteristics of the heads. You'll make more power, and save money too ! No reason to have a .640 lift cam with a set of heads that lops air flow off at .625 Thats just more cam then your heads can use. I used that example because I'm steering you towards TFS 215's new or used, definately a best buy.
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The PRC LS6 Stage 1 heads will clear the MS4 or Trex camshaft. That being said another good option is the PRC215 heads. They'll cost just about double the LS6 stage 1 heads ($2000ish), but it's still a big chunk of cash less than the other aftermarket casting brands. With the PRC 215s you can run stock rockers saving you another $500..
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=649&catid=20
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=993&catid=40
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=649&catid=20
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=993&catid=40
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Co-Owner, Texas Speed & Performance, Ltd.
2005 Twin Turbo C6
404cid Stroker, 67mm Twins
994rwhp/902lb ft @ 22 psi (mustang dyno) www.Texas-Speed.com
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I provided valves, springs, retainers and heads.I paid $1085 for all the work they did and I am very happy. I am running a costume grind from Ed Curtis close to the MS3 and it is through an A4. You can look at my sig and see what all I have done and my HP output.