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Old 02-05-2012, 07:08 AM
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How does the TSP PRC 2.5 ls6 heads stack up against the TEA stage 2 ls6 heads? I can't decide on which to uprage my prc stg 1s over.
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Originally Posted by 427LS7HCI
How does the TSP PRC 2.5 ls6 heads stack up against the TEA stage 2 ls6 heads? I can't decide on which to uprage my prc stg 1s over.
What engine you have? what are your Mods? Maybe you can ask TSP If they can do a conversion (port) from stage 1 to 2.5?
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Originally Posted by Ronny_02_WS6
What engine you have? what are your Mods? Maybe you can ask TSP If they can do a conversion (port) from stage 1 to 2.5?
Ive already asked and they do not do it. Im running a stock bottom 346ci.
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is there a port difference?
or just valve size?

AI?
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why dont you just send them off to AI and get them ported, then it would be cheaper and you would probably get more power out of them
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Originally Posted by trans_am7935
why dont you just send them off to AI and get them ported, then it would be cheaper and you would probably get more power out of them
I already have ported tsp stg 1 ls6 heads. Im looking to upgrade.
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Sell what you have and get what you want.
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Originally Posted by ABQ99TA
Sell what you have and get what you want.
I dont know how but some of you are completely missing the point of this thread. Im not asking anything about my stg 1 heads and i will sale them after whichever head i have chosen arrived. Im only interested in who produces a better cnc'd ls6 2.5 head. TEA or TSP
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Originally Posted by 427LS7HCI
I dont know how but some of you are completely missing the point of this thread. Im not asking anything about my stg 1 heads and i will sale them after whichever head i have chosen arrived. Im only interested in who produces a better cnc'd ls6 2.5 head. TEA or TSP
Is there any reason u are leaving out livernois or AI?
I only ask because I am thinking about buying some used livernois stage 3 243 heads. For $1125... Is that a good deal?
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Of those choices, I'd go with TEA. I think you'd have a real debate if you compared AI to TEA.
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My vote would be TEA, but understand that they would most likely require you ship your current heads in for the portwork as they typically operate on an exchange basis for the same price that TSP sells their 2.5 heads for outright. However, from the flow data I've reviewed, you'd be better off running an AI port over either of these. AI heads are best known for the amount of extra flow at low lift. I'd contact a few of these vendors and actually get their thoughts rather than just shoot from the hip.
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tea stage 2...... thought i would share....
just got them 2 days ago

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TEA or WCCH...Enuff said!!!
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On paper both are very close.

In reality, you are not likely to gain much rwhp going from Stage 1 to 2.5. Flow numbers are way less than 5 cfm difference on the PRC stuff at a number of different valve lifts.

Do the math, $/hp, and you might find something else is a better investment of $1500.
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Advanced Induction.. easy choice.. I gained 55 rwhp and 36lb ft torque.. I have a build thread you can see if you search.. Once you send an email off to Phil @ AI you will know why I went with them instead of TEA. TEA also used an exhaust pipe on the flow tests, which sways numbers...
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Originally Posted by COPO9560
On paper both are very close.

In reality, you are not likely to gain much rwhp going from Stage 1 to 2.5. Flow numbers are way less than 5 cfm difference on the PRC stuff at a number of different valve lifts.

Do the math, $/hp, and you might find something else is a better investment of $1500.
x10!

Swapping one ported head for another is an excellent way to launder money, not a very good way to make significant HP gains.

Save your money for an aftermarket head, or look elsewhere in your current setup for gains. What intake are you running?
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Nice heads!! I wouldve went with AI though just personal preference. Flow numbers are great in the mid range.
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I will put my $.02 worth in and agree with the couple guys who think the change isn't worth the time/effort/money.All that to gain a few cfm = a couple hp.I would also look elsewhere for hp gains.



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