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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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I have a set of 243's, don't know if I should keep them or go with ls3 heads
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LS3 heads are a nice upgrade, but you'll need new intake manifold, new rockers, new fuel rails and probably new injectors to go with the LS3 heads. Just things to think about when comparing them to some nice catheral port heads like AFR 230 V2 heads, TSP 237s or TFS 235s. You can keep all the LS1 stuff if you want.
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What size cam will you be using?
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Ls3. You can get an entire ls3 top end (used of course) cheaper than aftermarket cathedral port heads. Will more than likely make a little less hp, but great bang for the buck with money left for some nitrous!
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TFS 235's get my vote
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
LS3 heads are a nice upgrade, but you'll need new intake manifold, new rockers, new fuel rails and probably new injectors to go with the LS3 heads. Just things to think about when comparing them to some nice catheral port heads like AFR 230 V2 heads, TSP 237s or TFS 235s. You can keep all the LS1 stuff if you want.
Was thinking of getting all that anyway so it might not be a problem. I love the fast 102 on top of those heads. I wouldn't mind saving up for some nice AFR's or other ones you mentioned.
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Originally Posted by djfury05
TFS 235's get my vote
Are they good flowing heads? How would those compare to the AFR's?
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Originally Posted by Blackpanther99
What size cam will you be using?
Not sure yet. Custom cam mostlikly
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Ls3 heads with a cam matched to them.
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Originally Posted by george g
Ls3 heads with a cam matched to them.
That's what I was thinking.
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Ported ls3's are certainly are a great best bang for the buck type of head. It really comes down to budget and what you are looking to do. We can provide those or if you want a great performing cathedral setup, we do have our PRC 237 head that also allows you to run a stock rocker. Feel free to give us a call if you want help deciding which route to go
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