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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 11:35 PM
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I am planning on doing a N/A setup with a nice big cam with some nice old school lump. But should I stick with my heads when I have them port and polished or should I upgrade to ZO6 Heads or some type of other heads. What type of power gain will I see from changing to ZO6 port and polished over stock port and polished. How much are the ZO6 heads and what tyoe of power am I gonna get form the Stage 2 heads and cam setup. Thanks
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 09:44 AM
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Hey man good to see you over here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
Check your email <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 09:51 AM
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I cant speak for ARE but I have S2-LS6 heads.They were done by Cartek and after honestly looking at diminish and return,I think its not worth the money.

I'm happy with my setup but if I did it again,I wouldve just redid my LS1 BASED heads.Even better,I couldve don a set of 5.3 heads like Chris P had done by ARE.U get more CR and they finish up very nicely according to Julio/Cartek.

If u want the statis of having LS6 heads then get them but I really think redoing your LS1 heads will be fine.

Are has there NEW design which is making real good power.I would call Wade and talk to him.

Good luck
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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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 JS:
<strong>I cant speak for ARE but I have S2-LS6 heads.They were done by Cartek and after honestly looking at diminish and return,I think its not worth the money.

I'm happy with my setup but if I did it again,I wouldve just redid my LS1 BASED heads.Even better,I couldve don a set of 5.3 heads like Chris P had done by ARE.U get more CR and they finish up very nicely according to Julio/Cartek.

If u want the statis of having LS6 heads then get them but I really think redoing your LS1 heads will be fine.

Are has there NEW design which is making real good power.I would call Wade and talk to him.

Good luck
JS</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">hehehe That is pretty much exactly what I said in my email. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Stick with Ls1 or 4.8/5.3 heads
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