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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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can anybody tell me who to get in touch with about porting putting bigger valves in a set of 5.3 heads? thanks
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Bo White. Gunnar@Patriot. TSP. Any of these should be able to help ya out.
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i called patriot and they quoted me 1095.00 to port and do bigger valves. thats with my castings! im just looking for a machine shop that can do a decent port job and then cut for bigger valves for a little less money.
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Call Bo White then. He did my 5.3's.
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Originally Posted by jomomma
i called patriot and they quoted me 1095.00 to port and do bigger valves. thats with my castings! im just looking for a machine shop that can do a decent port job and then cut for bigger valves for a little less money.
That is more than likely including the valves and a set of duals installed....
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