heads and cam
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Staging Lane
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heads and cam I've got a set of 243 heads I'm thinking of sending to advanced induction or is there a better head and cam package for around 2000 I could get? It's for an 02 ws6 with lt headers and 373 gears
AI or TEA both do amazing head work. Can't go wrong with either of them.
AI has heads/cam combos on their site.
TEA can recommend cam specs or do what i did...I went with a set of TEA heads and called Martin Smallwood at Tick performance and had him spec a custom cam for me. he worked hand in hand with TEA to make sure my heads were set up properly for the cam.
The customer service was absolutely top notch.
Heads - ~1200
Cam - 400
be sure to add in a trunion upgrade for your stock rockers, new gaskets, all the misc stuff, pushrods, etc...
You should come in right around ~2500 to do it right the first time and be in the ballpark of ~450whp...conservatively...especially since you'll be starting with 243's and higher compression compared to me and my 241 head package...
AI has heads/cam combos on their site.
TEA can recommend cam specs or do what i did...I went with a set of TEA heads and called Martin Smallwood at Tick performance and had him spec a custom cam for me. he worked hand in hand with TEA to make sure my heads were set up properly for the cam.
The customer service was absolutely top notch.
Heads - ~1200
Cam - 400
be sure to add in a trunion upgrade for your stock rockers, new gaskets, all the misc stuff, pushrods, etc...
You should come in right around ~2500 to do it right the first time and be in the ballpark of ~450whp...conservatively...especially since you'll be starting with 243's and higher compression compared to me and my 241 head package...
Just send the heads out to ai or tea. That's my plan in the long run. If you're looking for a cam too, I've heard Martins customer service with custom cams is very top notch, Brian Tooley is also someone you'll want to talk to. I recommend his springs, heard nothing but good things about his stuff. Give both of these guys a call and let them help you set everything up right the first time.
Also, you'll want to check your pushrod length to make sure everything is perfect.
Also, you'll want to check your pushrod length to make sure everything is perfect.
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From: Wilson n.c.
I had ai do a set of ls3 heads and tea do 243s both heads are done really well as for cam Martin @ tick performance,eps,pat g or Ed Curtis from fti.either head guys or cam guys you will be happy and make good power
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stop ordering parts and start doing research, you aren't going to find anyone knowledgeable who is going to say calling the catalog company for kit is a good idea, power, or bang for the buck wise. The AI and TEA suggestions here will make a LOT more power for the same or less money.
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