patriot heads are they worth it???
Originally Posted by Jason 98 TA
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!!
Patriot now offers 2.055, 1.57 valves standard with ls6 style heads!!
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. 
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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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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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.
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!
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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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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Originally Posted by yellowls1truck
GUNNAR@PAT-PER: Do you only use LQ9 castings? Are the 5.3s really 5.3 castings?
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.
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.