I am considering getting my heads ported and polished and I was wondering how much power can I expect? I have a comp 212/218 cam installed already. I can get it done for $300 dollars from a buddy of a buddy. $300 worth it? Thank you for you replies and opinions.
P.S. They are 5.3 heads.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by truck:
<strong>I am considering getting my heads ported and polished and I was wondering how much power can I expect? I have a comp 212/218 cam installed already. I can get it done for $300 dollars from a buddy of a buddy. $300 worth it? Thank you for you replies and opinions.
P.S. They are 5.3 heads.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Have they ever ported ls1 heads before or ls1 style heads?I am close to you I stay in the North Richland hills area and I can promise you they will be ported right.Just email me and I will give you info if you'd like.My buddy is a machinest and has done ls1 heads more than a few times.He will port em and assemble them as well.Let me know.I swear I have to work on my typing.

<small>[ August 07, 2002, 04:10 AM: Message edited by: Alonzo ]</small>

 

To answer your question it depends on if they know what they are doing.300 bucks is a good price though.

<small>[ August 07, 2002, 04:09 AM: Message edited by: Alonzo ]</small>

 

Yes he knows what he is doing. He has done at least 2 dozen LS1 and LS6 heads. He normally ports them for more money (he makes a living doing it) but he will do it on the side for a favor.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by truck:
<strong>Yes he knows what he is doing. He has done at least 2 dozen LS1 and LS6 heads. He normally ports them for more money (he makes a living doing it) but he will do it on the side for a favor.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well in that cas hell yeah its a good price bro.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by truck:
<strong>I can get it done for $300 dollars from a buddy of a buddy.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Does that include installation? Because usually installation of heads will be more than $300.

What compression ratio are getting, and what do you have now?

 

I have a 2002 truck with a 5.3. It has a Comp 212/218 cam. I will cut the heads 20 thou to up the compression. I will install the heads myself.