Patriot heads yes or no?
05-09-2004, 07:54 PM
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Patriot heads yes or no? Hey guys I am looking into a pair of heads and was wondering what you guys thought of the stage 2 5.3 heads from Patriot? I will be going with the TSP 231/237 as far as a cam. Would this be a good combo? Otherwise let me know some other good combos that come to your mind that will make good power 
thanks a lot.
Dan
thanks a lot.Dan
05-09-2004, 08:25 PM
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With that cam and a set of Patriot LS6 styles I made 451rwhp and 404rwtq back last year with all belts, no electric wp, and no ported TB... all on a TSP mail order tune.
05-09-2004, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by foff667
i added about 75hp & 30ft lbs with the cheapy 5.7 perimeter bolt heads and that cam just make sure you get some serious gear if you get that cam 
05-09-2004, 08:28 PM
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you want to go with the smallest tire you can for less rolling resistance, weight and such...the 27" probably would be fine...but ask around to see where you'll be crossing the traps with that combo of gears, power & tires before you make your decision.
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Both me, and a friend, ran a 9'' with 4.30 gears and 27'' Hoosier QTPs and that was pretty much dead on for our H/C cars. Just off the top of my head I believe you can cross the traps at like 128 maybe with a 6800 rpm, but I may be mistaken - its been awhile.
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05-09-2004, 09:07 PM
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Loko into the "hand finished" Stage 2 5.3's being offered by Patriot now. They're supposed to make 10cfm more than the standard off the shelf CNC'd.
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05-09-2004, 10:17 PM
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Sounds like a good combo. I'm going with the 5.3s also for my TR224 cam. I'm hoping for 425+ rwhp after Mikey tunes my car again. Search the dyno forum as their are a few cars with your same setup making good power.
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05-10-2004, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
Loko into the "hand finished" Stage 2 5.3's being offered by Patriot now. They're supposed to make 10cfm more than the standard off the shelf CNC'd.
05-10-2004, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike98WS6
I'm very happy with my PP 5.3 stage 2's and 231/237 cam combo.
05-10-2004, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ONGRNGO
Hey guys I am looking into a pair of heads and was wondering what you guys thought of the stage 2 5.3 heads from Patriot? I will be going with the TSP 231/237 as far as a cam. Would this be a good combo? Otherwise let me know some other good combos that come to your mind that will make good power thanks a lot.
Dan
thanks a lot.Dan
HEY DAN-YES
my car screams!!
417 w/out ported tb on stock mufflers and runcraps. a4 btw
if i can pull a 1.5 w/good air ill go 10.99 
05-10-2004, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BRIAN98Z28
how much of a difference HP wise is 10cfm going to make with the added cost of the $400 hand finishing? is it really worth it???
05-10-2004, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BRIAN98Z28
how much of a difference HP wise is 10cfm going to make with the added cost of the $400 hand finishing? is it really worth it???