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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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i have just recently bought a - 230/236 .592/.602 112 LSA cam and im not sure what heads to go with. not wanting to spend a fortune!!
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Ls6 heads, ported and worked over if you dont wanna break the bank
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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I second LS6 heads. I would contact TEA about having them enhanced or Texas Speed has some competitive heads that are budget friendly.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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I would definitely give Mike@TEA a call, extremely nice guy to talk to.
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Or Phil at AI
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Second for Mike@TEA.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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check out Texas Speed ,consider their 5.3 head .
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Give Mike@TEA a call. I have their ls6 stage 2. They do great work and you get top notch communication.
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Originally Posted by senicalj4579
Give Mike@TEA a call. I have their ls6 stage 2. They do great work and you get top notch communication.
That one of the main reasons I picked TEA, I like being able to call and get my ?s answered.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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Our PRC stage 2.5 5.3 CNC cylinder heads offer a very nice bang for the buck. We can get you into a new assembled set with our dual .650 valve springs and larger stainless intake and exhaust valves for right at 1309.99. Feel free to give us a call and if you have trouble getting through on the phone feel free to send us a message we are happy to help.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Aaron@Texas-Speed
Our PRC stage 2.5 5.3 CNC cylinder heads offer a very nice bang for the buck. We can get you into a new assembled set with our dual .650 valve springs and larger stainless intake and exhaust valves for right at 1309.99. Feel free to give us a call and if you have trouble getting through on the phone feel free to send us a message we are happy to help.
How much for these heads if I don't need the springs lol. PM me?
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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thanks for all the help, looks like i have a few calls to make!!!
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