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Old 02-16-2010 | 12:26 AM
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around here it's $300 for a quality vj and another $250 for the bowl work
Old 02-16-2010 | 12:31 AM
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Cool thanks for the info... I will check back in tomorrow night when i find out what the shops say
Old 02-16-2010 | 03:29 PM
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vj? what about a zj, but if you have to ask, you cant afford it lol
Old 02-16-2010 | 06:36 PM
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Beer Fest!!!!!!!! haha... Didnt get a chance to call on the "valve job" today way too busy at work
Old 02-20-2010 | 09:17 PM
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Ok i got a quote of 175.00 for a 3 angle vj does that sound like a good deal to everyone? and i cant find anyone around here that will port the heads for under 1000 so that will just have to wait i guess
Old 02-21-2010 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by FASTEDDIE Z
Maybe 15-20 hp , stock ( unported ) over your 241 heads (01-02). 20-25 hp over 853's (98-00).
sounds about right, I think there was a dyno comparison on this very subject.
Old 02-21-2010 | 12:44 PM
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seen some cars make some good power on ported 241s

but in the end, they do not have the potential of 243s and I see no reason to spend money on the 241s just to toss them out later and hvae to buy the 243s and get them ported.
Old 02-21-2010 | 08:12 PM
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I ment 175 for a vj on the 799's i just got lol sorry
Old 02-22-2010 | 06:40 AM
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did you check with Texas Speed to see what they charge?
Old 02-24-2010 | 01:55 AM
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No i havent, i was gonna give them a call this week some time... sorry for the late reply work has been kicking my *** lol



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