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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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We stock & sell Patriot LS6 heads at the new low price of $1665!!!
Patriot now offers 2.055, 1.57 valves standard with ls6 style heads!!
I've spent so much time on the phone bugging Terry and Jason that it's not funny. I beat the hell out of my car I'm **** about all aspects of anything going wrong, as such I'm always checking over everything. All I can say is for the price these 6.0 liter heads have been very, very good to me.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris ARE 346 + 14 + 25
Also is GTP still in business?
Yes, GTP is still in business, and doing pretty well at that.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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Seems good to me... Cant wait... Thanks Guys
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:38 AM
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Its what I will have soon

Wow, evidently you didn't learn from my mistake.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by KingCrapBox
Yes, GTP is still in business, and doing pretty well at that.
That is good to hear. Glad everything is working out well for Craig now!
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mike c.
i was told not to get patriot heads by someone we ALL know(i told him i would not give his name). it all seems funny they want no core,this makes me think the heads can't be all that great(i could be wrong,but it's odd) i'm looking hard at GTP heads,and will give AFR a good look too. i guess it's between GTP and AFR heads.

I think the reason for no core charges is obvious
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 10:00 AM
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Nice one GUNNAR
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 10:37 AM
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I emailed Patriot about 2 weeks ago, asking why thier prices are so low & how they do it? I never got any response. I was just trying to figure out where they get there cores from. I was told by someone else that they used old heads that were replaced by gm under warranty and these cores had to be fixed <i.e. welded, or unwarped>. I was just trying to find out the truth, i still think the have a good product and im considering thier heads in the future.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowls1truck
I emailed Patriot about 2 weeks ago, asking why thier prices are so low & how they do it? I never got any response. I was just trying to figure out where they get there cores from. I was told by someone else that they used old heads that were replaced by gm under warranty and these cores had to be fixed <i.e. welded, or unwarped>. I was just trying to find out the truth, i still think the have a good product and im considering thier heads in the future.
I've seen the cores in person and all of the LS6 style cores are NEW unused cores. They have never been ran and never been assembled before patriot bought them. I'm sure Terry or someone from Patriot can verify that.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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Cool, that makes them a even better deal.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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Are the 5.3 castings new too?
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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We begin with a new GM O.E. LQ9 casting. We expertly weld the chambers and then heat treat to 356-t6 specs. The heads are then sent and machined by Canfield. On return they are CNC ported by Patriot Performance,fitted with Patriot stainless steel valves, Patriot "Gold" dual springs, Super 7 locks, ti retainers, and bronze guides. In addition, we include free head bolts and GM MLS 6.0 head gaskets with all assembled head orders! (loss of .78cc on 5.3&5.7)

Here at Patriot Performance, We believe that the time has come for the average man to be able to afford quality, high performance product!

P.S. Keep watching us! We currently have 8 products in development!
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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The above statement is true. They are virgin 6.0 cores. We at Diversified have never had any problems with the heads and are using them on our 427 c5r based shortblocks we are now doing(race versions,hand finished).I trust the heads that much. We have never seen less than 420 to the rear on heads/cam cars with our cams which are small compared to most of the cams out there today and this is through big geared 9 inchers and 12 bolts. I am very happy with them. The 5.3's are a killer bang for the buck also!
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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GUNNAR@PAT-PER: Do you only use LQ9 castings? Are the 5.3s really 5.3 castings?
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowls1truck
GUNNAR@PAT-PER: Do you only use LQ9 castings? Are the 5.3s really 5.3 castings?
The 5.3L heads are 5.3L castings.They have 2 casting numbers for the 5.3L.They are casting number 862 and 706.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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TVWILKES: Is there any difference between the two castings?
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowls1truck
TVWILKES: Is there any difference between the two castings?
LOL!

Man cant you ask all your questions in one post
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowls1truck
TVWILKES: Is there any difference between the two castings?
The 862 is a sand cast, and the 706 is a lost foam cast, but performance wise no difference.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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Cool, thanks.
Sorry for all of the questions, im at work so i have to log on/off alot.
I appreciate all of the info, i think i will be buying a set of these heads soon.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowls1truck
Cool, thanks.
Sorry for all of the questions, im at work so i have to log on/off alot.
I appreciate all of the info, i think i will be buying a set of these heads soon.
No problem. Hope to hear from you soon!!
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