Stampede4ever

As the title says, looking for good price on ported heads. The heads will be going on LQ4, or an LS1, just a daily, budget build.

Thanks.

G Atsma

I don't know the "best" deal, but check out TSP's CNC porting for $750 ($675 Black Friday deal, not sure still on). Includes disassembly, thorough cleaning, CNC porting, CNC valve job, CNC milling to your specs, reassembly and pressure testing. This is for Stage I porting which keeps the stock valve sizes and springs. Stronger springs and larger valves (Stage 2.5) are optional at extra cost. I think they are very reasonable, and their porting gets good reviews.

omc8

iTrader: (7)

If your on budget and just want cnc program on runners only Katech and Livernois both have it only $500 . Livernois has a black friday deal which includes vj and their spring pkg and seals $999. But the TSP stage 1 is a very good value too.

99 Black Bird T/A

iTrader: (4)

I ran a set of TEA 5.3 Stage 2's for 15 years and 130,000+ miles. I think that TEA or Land Speed Cylinder Head's have an excellent level of quality that is the best bang for the buck. They would be among my top choices to send a set of 243's to for porting. Advanced Induction also has a very good reputation.

Mavn

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TSP stage 1 is the best bang for your buck you'll find anywhere... literally.

Stampede4ever

I didn't want to think about going down this road, but after reading, watching alot of guys on here, makes me want to atleast look into ported heads. My problem is, there some many places that offer a great product.

Stampede.

Mavn

iTrader: (3)

What??? That's what you just asked??

G Atsma

Dude, you are repeating yourself! Check the title of this (YOUR) thread...

xdanny510x

Might as well go try frankenstien ported heads since people gave u options.. its all really your choice man!

BCNUL8R

iTrader: (2)

If you figure in a $400 going rate for 243's and their porting with .660 springs even with stock valves you are near $1400. At that point a few hundred more doesn't sound bad for their as cast 225cc PRC heads. From there you are a few hundred away from some AFR's or something....LOL...decisions.

wannafbody

iTrader: (2)

TSP stage 1 243's. $400 heads, $750 porting and $100 shipping there. $1250 for a head that flows 300 cfm. Not a bad deal. To get a 240cc port that flows 320 @.600 lift my neighbor has $2500 into aftermarket Ford heads.

G Atsma

OP, do you have the OEM LQ4 heads? If so they will port out to the same as 243/799's, saving you a bunch of money.

omc8

iTrader: (7)

Yes if you're 317s don't need guides replaced send them too Ai for thier HC conversation only $200 on top of what ever eles you have done. It will save you some coin.

big hammer

Stampede4ever

Yep, the snow ball effect, some much for a simple cam, 799 heads budget build. The mf'er isn't even done, and I already want more!

Stampede.

Stampede4ever

Where??? Are those Pro-comps? I couldn't find any that cheap.

Stampede.

Mavn

iTrader: (3)

Just do PRC stage 1 317 heads and call it a day . Dont do that garbage Chinese crap. Next post you'll be making is wondering why you have valves and rods out the block lmfao

big hammer

LLLosingit

iTrader: (4)

I've read a couple threads on yellowbullet where people are saying they are a good deal if you buy them bare and build them. Some have had to redo guides and seats but not often. The problem seems to be the assembled heads almost always need work out of the box.

BCNUL8R

iTrader: (2)

Add in another couple hundred for the valve spring kit since the TSP price is for stock valve springs. Also if you look at the flow rates below .600 lift those aftermarket heads really separate themselves. I'm also of the belief that not everyone tests their flow rates under the same conditions so that could be misleading as well. Although they are a little more money at $1700 the PRC as cast 225's seem like the best bang for the buck.