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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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the only heads I've seen in the $300 range have been used ones on e-bay. and every new set of heads is being listed at $600 at the lowest. am I Completely missing an obvious source, or is my expectation of $300-$400 heads unrealistic?
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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I'd say its somewhat unrealistic. Are they going on your fiero and you're trying to stay in that 8k range? I hope you find some but it will be hard to find some heads in that price range. Good luck
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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If the heads are on ebay for that price, I'd be scared. Heads aren't a place you want to skimp on when doing a motor. If your looking for stock LS-1 heads just search the for sale forums around here. There usaully listed for 200-300 bucks. If your looking for ported heads, look up Patriot performance. You can get some ported LS-1's for $999.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Yeah, don't skimp on spending the money on the heads. I would also recommend the Patriot heads also.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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the only thing your going to get in those price ranges are stock heads, a basic ported head will run 1k+ minimal.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 03:22 AM
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thanks for the replies. I'll probably end up going with stock heads now, then wait a while after my project is done before upgrading to ported ones.
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