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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Prices will always be like this on a new part(new being 2 years or less in market). Castings arent cheap unless done in large volumes and the volume is not going to be there to get the price down. I have had a prototype Predator casting in my hands thursday and will tell ya they have potential(just by the way the prototypes were, much less the actual piece that Patriot is going to sell).
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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The quote above hit the nail on the head. I'm really getting board with all these new and "too expensive" cathedral port castings. Someone needs to come out with a small bore LS7 type head to match the higher flowing LS7 intake. Then I would be willing to pay a $2000.00 price tag at least

gollum, we already make this combo. 11 degree ls7 small bore. still uses a ls7 manifold, smaller intake valve and positioning for the 4.00 bore.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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Predator!!

I'll have to get a set of these. Looks like my ship has come in.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryan Wilkinson
These heads look extreamly close to a new casting that was made from a company here in Charlotte. Did you design these heads from scratch? Was just curious because I have the new castings in my possession.
We designed these heads from scratch. We started with the runners and went from there. Also, these heads will be cast in America.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Predator!!

I'll have to get a set of these. Looks like my ship has come in.
Do you think he will give us a special price??
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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PZ, I was thinking of you when I posted.

If we can get a special price on two sets, count me in! The "Predator" and "PREDATOR-Z" trademark infringement discount.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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PZ, I was thinking of you when I posted.

If we can get a special price on two sets, count me in! The "Predator" and "PREDATOR-Z" trademark infringement discount.
By legal rights, it should be 2 FREE sets, don't you think?
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Technically you guys had it first!
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
By legal rights, it should be 2 FREE sets, don't you think?
Yes, I think so.

I plan on perusing my trademark legal documents and file for punitive damages, which, BTW, could be easily settled out of court with delivery of a mint, complete set of heads, at each of our doorsteps, but it's Patriot's choice, pay us now, or pay us later.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Technically you guys had it first!
Now here's a voice of reason.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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have to ask again, but what is a round about price

and when will they be for sale, are you still in RD or are you in production
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Now here's a voice of reason.
I want to see his replies!
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
I want to see his replies!
No reply I'm sure. The guy's all business.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 03:57 AM
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I would be too. all though those seem to be a better deal than other cast heads. might be worth the $$$. And i will never have any orangeapeel parts made after me.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Predator
Yes, I think so.

I plan on perusing my trademark legal documents and file for punitive damages, which, BTW, could be easily settled out of court with delivery of a mint, complete set of heads, at each of our doorsteps, but it's Patriot's choice, pay us now, or pay us later.

Surely we could do a little something for both of you As far as pricing, assembled retail will be $1795.00. These will come with all the good stuff and choice of valve, runner, and chamber size...custom made heads just for your application.

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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunnar@Patriot
Surely we could do a little something for both of you As far as pricing, assembled retail will be $1795.00. These will come with all the good stuff and choice of valve, runner, and chamber size...custom made heads just for your application.
All kidding aside Gunnar, I'll be contacting you guys when I'm ready for a set of heads. Your products, fair pricing, and no nonsense support are VERY impressive.

Truth is that I'm on the verge of ordering a new rear end, but when I recover from that hit OUCH!!, heads are next on my list.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
I would be too. all though those seem to be a better deal than other cast heads. might be worth the $$$. And i will never have any orangeapeel parts made after me.
Absolutely! (on the all-business comment)

You could have picked a different name, but "orangepeel" is very becoming.

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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Any updates on your new casting? Flow numbers ect.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:47 AM
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Any updates on your new casting? Flow numbers ect.

We will have some more data to release in the next few weeks.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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