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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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So I'm pretty sure I have a lifter problem, I have a top end noise and my rockers and springs all look fine.

Car has untouched 241 heads, and made 438rwhp with a 231/235 cam and a fast 102/102 set up. I have a set of stock 243 heads sitting here, and I want to have them worked on before I throw them on. What's the suggestions for getting them sent out? I heard mixed reviews about AI and TSP, but I'm still considering them both. Tsp has an awesome turnaround and a better price. Are there other options? I'd love to get another 30hp from heads. Thanks for the input!
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 07:40 PM
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I recently had some cores worked over by TEA and the entire experience was top notch. Had them back in 3 weeks and received excellent communication along the way.
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If you don't mind me asking what does that run? I'd like to keep it under $1000 if at all possible. I don't need max effort but if it's gotta come
apart an upgrade is nice.
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My choices to consider would be the following shops.

$1250 can score a good set of heads and $1,500 a very nice quality head. Best wishes with for your project.

Landspeed Cylinder Heads - I checked out a half dozen LS6/LS3/Trick Flows that Landspeed has done or has in process today. I plan to have Bret tweak some things on a spare set of LS6's I have on hand.

Total Engine Airflow (TEA) - I'm very happy with TEA S2 5.3's on TA & the S2.5 LS6's on the RS

BTR - Brian does outstanding work. The 5.3's he did for my TA have been flawless over the last 15 years they were installed and over 125,000 miles. Likewise, happy the S2.5 LS6's

Frankenstein Engineering Dynamics/Frankenstein Racing Heads

Advanced Induction (AI)
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Do the TEA Stage 1s.
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Id suggest livernois motorsports or WCCH....
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Originally Posted by Sail Hatan
So I'm pretty sure I have a lifter problem, I have a top end noise and my rockers and springs all look fine.

Car has untouched 241 heads, and made 438rwhp with a 231/235 cam and a fast 102/102 set up. I have a set of stock 243 heads sitting here, and I want to have them worked on before I throw them on. What's the suggestions for getting them sent out? I heard mixed reviews about AI and TSP, but I'm still considering them both. Tsp has an awesome turnaround and a better price. Are there other options? I'd love to get another 30hp from heads. Thanks for the input!

Sail Hatan,


We can most definitely take care of you right about your price range AND get them back to you ASAP. PM sent!


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