Have been considering it for a while, and tossing around doing most of it myself with a freind. But there are so many thing's involved that I would pay to have it done, to insure it runs as best possible.
It would be done with a 5 axis CNC head port job, cam matched with bench flow #'s, upgraded valve train and 1.85 rocker arms and a ls6 manifold. Looking for 425 rwhp NA.
How much did you pay and what was done? Any and all input greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Dan

 

My best advice to you.. Do not make the mistake I made.. Go with GTP Stage 2 heads.. Cam choice should be TR230/224.. You will be the man in our area.. That is the choice I would make..

 

For the Money you cant beat Total Engine Airflow.how much did Verb's just make?I am impressed dollar for dollar who can compare?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by VINCE:
<strong>My best advice to you.. Do not make the mistake I made.. Go with GTP Stage 2 heads.. Cam choice should be TR230/224.. You will be the man in our area.. That is the choice I would make..</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Either theirs or MTI's heads.

 

I really do appreciate the input, and have looked at all of the above, as well as Cartek's LS6 stage II package.
Has anyone here had a local speedshop do it for you? and if so what amount should I expect to pay if I have it done?

 

You can expect ~$1000 labor for that much work, give or take.

You might wanna check out a set of JPR's heads with a TR 224/224 or the 230/224. He is making some great numbers. $2250 shipped for stage 2's aint bad, all hand ported though. If you have a 6 speed and all the bolt ons you will beat your 425rwhp goal IMHO.

 

TEA Stage 2 heads use 2.02/1.57 ferrea valves,Dual valve springs etc for only 1799.99 best bet out there for your money.

 

I spent a whopping $1500 for:

02' LS6 Stage 3 heads
Ferrea Valves
B1 cam
918 springs
Titanium Retainers
Harderend Pushrods
LS6 intake

Everything brand new. <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> Its nice to know people.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by H82BBad:
<strong>For the Money you cant beat Total Engine Airflow.how much did Verb's just make?I am impressed dollar for dollar who can compare?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">436rwhp/401rwtq with lots of tuning to go <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Keep in mind that this was through a 33 spline 12 bolt/3.73's and only 10.8:1 compression ratio. If you are on a stock rear end and higher compression, I'm sure at least 450rwhp+ would be doable for you assuming you have similar bolt ons. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

I spent $1550 total on stage 2 TEA heads. Normally the price would have been $1850 for the same heads, but I jumped in on a GP.

Breakdown of all the parts that I got for that include:

$1500 for stage 2 port with titanium retainers and 987 comp double springs, Ferrea 2.02 intake valves and 1.55 UDI dished exhaust valves. Also included in this price was the milling of the heads to .010 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

The other $50 was all that TEA charged me to upgrade from 5.7L heads to 5.3L truck heads <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

A set of GTP 5.7L heads would have been $2400. Add the Comp 987 double springs that TEA gave me for free, and the price goes to $2900. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Then add an upgrade to 5.3L truck heads and your price becomes $3200 or so.

I basically spent half as much for TEA heads instead of GTP heads.

Don't get me wrong, GTP heads are probably the best out there. I just couldn't justify spending an extra $1650.

<small>[ August 18, 2002, 10:05 PM: Message edited by: verbs ]</small>

 

Best value for the dollar and performance is a TEA package from what I've seen.

One TEA set up make 420rwhp w/old LS1 intake.

Verbs made like 437rwhp with his.

 

Broher's keep 'em coming!

<img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

 

Have you seen roughhammer's setup? I am going to go with the MTI's....and the hammer cam....i live in tampa as well...if you and your friend dont do it where are you going to get it done? who are you going to get to do the tuning?

 

Ask yourself this question.. Who has the most consistent #'s..?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Have you seen roughhammer's setup? I am going to go with the MTI's....and the hammer cam....i live in tampa as well...if you and your friend dont do it where are you going to get it done? who are you going to get to do the tuning? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">BigRay--either Norris Motorsports in Orlando, or Ramsey's in Tampa. If you are not aware of it yet, check out www.badrap.net It is mine and Vince's local board, just for "rear wheel drive American muscle cars"

Vince--You speak Datruth, no doubt.

 

I have a set of stage 2 MTI heads and B1 cam, hardened pushrods and all gaskets and bolts. Best offer over $2000 takes it all. Parts are brand new!!

 

What would you want for just the heads?