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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Im looking to get a set of heads, ive been looking at a couple, first i looked at the PRC 5.3 stage 2.5 heads, but they said they are out of the 5.3 heads and gm doesnt make them anymore. then i started looking at patriot, i noticed the ls6 heads they have are pretty reasonable. So are there any other companies that make a cheaper head? or are these pretty much it? im running an 02 ls1, t56, in an 88 gta with a 9" 4.11's. have lt's, ported tb, ls6 intake (stock), ud pulley, and an LPE GT2-3 cam.

id like to make 440rwhp after the heads and swapping cams.

so what do you guys suggest for a set of heads? or a good head/cam combo? looking to keep the price down.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Find a place around your house that rebuilds trucks. I found me a low mile 5.3 truck motor to make into a 5.7 for $150. Laying in an ant bed a couple of feet away was an al 5.3 w/ 243's. Gonna go back and ask him about that one!!
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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i dont need a motor, i need a set of cnc heads. either ls6 or 5.3 style.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Heads come with motors. Just giving you options of finding cheap heads to have cnc'd. Thought you couldn't find 5.3 heads. Good luck.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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look at the TSP prc ls6 heads.maybe call the ws6 store ,they sell heads.you can send TSP ls heads and they will port them.whats your budget ?it mite take a ms3 with st1 ls6 heads to get 440rwhp.you will need bigger injectors.Frost can do a mail order .
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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I love my TSP (PRC) 5.3L Stage 2.5 heads. They make great power and they are so affordable.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Give us a shout! We offer a full line or porting services either on your stock GM castings, or we can offer you a new set sold outright that we will ship you ready to be bolted on!
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Give us a shout! We offer a full line or porting services either on your stock GM castings, or we can offer you a new set sold outright that we will ship you ready to be bolted on!
is it true you guys are out of the 5.3 stage 2.5 heads? i had an order going with you guys for an ms3 cam, 5.3 stage 2.5 heads with now springs, and 7.4 pr, but guy i was going through said you guys couldnt do the order.
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We are working to procure more new 5.3L castings....we have a few ready now and are supposed to be getting more in the very near future. You might have to wait a week or two after you order, but we can definitely take your order as of right now!
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Look into the TFS as-cast heads. They're reasonably priced and make good power.
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Originally Posted by Matt@Texas-Speed
We are working to procure more new 5.3L castings....we have a few ready now and are supposed to be getting more in the very near future. You might have to wait a week or two after you order, but we can definitely take your order as of right now!
alright, im waiting to get my money back from this member on here, he said hes waiting on a refund from you guys....
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