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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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So does "designed the port" translate into TSP putting a quality CNC on them? I'm not bashing TSP. I'm just concerned since they're good guys but you never know with a new product. Especially at that price.
From what I understand, Casey designed the CNC profile?
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Ahh. Okay. Well, let's hope we hear some results soon so I can order!
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Originally Posted by N4cer
Ahh. Okay. Well, let's hope we hear some results soon so I can order!
Look at the flow numbers. They are better than the LPE numbers. Not saying that thier flow bench cant be biased but I dont think the TSP guys are dishonest that way. That is a great deal on those heads as well. LPE sellls them for 1100 /peice. You can buy the edelbrocks for 1100 a pair untouched. Add $600 for cnc'ing (typical cost) and $200 for .660 lift springs and you can see where the money is very easily.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Okay, next question. If these are so surely good, why do they have to run them once the order comes in, taking "7-10 days"? If they're that good, shouldn't they have them ready to go? I'm not bashing. Just wanting to alleviate my fears.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by lilbuddy1587
From what I understand, Casey designed the CNC profile?
Casey designed the port,which is very nice.But he did not generate the cnc program.TSP handles all of this.They perform a very good job at generating the cnc programs.This quality of this work is second to none. The results of this head will speak for themselves.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by N4cer
Okay, next question. If these are so surely good, why do they have to run them once the order comes in, taking "7-10 days"? If they're that good, shouldn't they have them ready to go? I'm not bashing. Just wanting to alleviate my fears.
You would have to ask them. My guess would be economics. You cant stock a head for every persons taste and if you tie up your inventory your hurting yourself financialy. You might not want your head shaved where I do. You might want bigger valves. There are options to how you have your head prepped. It isnt smart money to guess what people will want and then try and stock it.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by N4cer
Okay, next question. If these are so surely good, why do they have to run them once the order comes in, taking "7-10 days"? If they're that good, shouldn't they have them ready to go? I'm not bashing. Just wanting to alleviate my fears.

They are producing them right now.They had a problem with the machine,which set them back in production by a couple of weeks.
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Makes sense.

And Terry, that's a very respectable comment. I love hearing a company's peers give them positive reviews. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by Terry@RacetechSpeed
They are producing them right now.They had a problem with the machine,which set them back in production by a couple of weeks.
I know, I'm still waiting
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Dang, I've been putting back loot on the side to get them, and the funds are close. I hope they pull it together soon.
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I was told they'll ship in one week. Gotta love the Texas Speed crew, they always treat me good.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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I have brand new terminator heads and a 90 Fast intake and 90 NW TB, but have not had it installed yet. I was going with the Torquer 2 cam, but I am thinking of going with one a little bigger. As soon it is all installed, I will post results from the track. Cheers.
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
I was told they'll ship in one week. Gotta love the Texas Speed crew, they always treat me good.
I was told that 3 weeks ago
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Originally Posted by lilbuddy1587
I was told that 3 weeks ago
I don't see how....I ordered mine on the 7th and got them on the 11th.

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Originally Posted by Blue02Ws6
I don't see how....I ordered mine on the 7th and got them on the 11th.

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More pics!
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Originally Posted by N4cer
More pics!
I don't have really close up pics here is one decent one though. They are already on the car also, so no more pics either...

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cant wait to see track times of these heads and maybe some more dyno numbers....490 is a pretty big number to duplicate on a stock cube n/a motor!
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Originally Posted by Blue02Ws6
I don't see how....I ordered mine on the 7th and got them on the 11th.

Good for you, I ordered them on 08/28/2006 and here it is 09/20/2006
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Originally Posted by Terry@RacetechSpeed
They are producing them right now.They had a problem with the machine,which set them back in production by a couple of weeks.
Hopefully this explains why we still have so few results (well actually only one with numbers that I have seen).
Also, did anyone at TSP ever comment on whether this head would clear a stock setup with out valve notches with the V3?
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