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Old 11-12-2007, 05:39 PM
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what is the best aftermarket heads out there for a ls series stroker engine. whether it be a n/a egine or a boost engine.
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Old 11-12-2007, 05:40 PM
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AFR gets my vote
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afrs flow better under just about every condition
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TEA makes some bad *** heads.. I have their Stg 2 LS6 heads.
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The be all end all head is the ETP canted valve.
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I say ET just cause they are easier on your wallet and i've heard they flow well.

If you're not on a budget, it's a no brainer ---> AFR
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Originally Posted by Vrbas
I say ET just cause they are easier on your wallet and i've heard they flow well.

If you're not on a budget, it's a no brainer ---> AFR
umm actually etps are usually more expensive then afrs..both of them cost over 2k but the etps are usually a lil more
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ETP or even a TFS head, they have been making some waves.
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Old 11-13-2007, 07:50 AM
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I saw a lot of fast cars running the TFS heads at the shootout.
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:36 AM
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I have a set of out of the box TrickFlow 235's on my LSX454 and it threw down 625 RWHP running thru a Fast 90. Torque is HUGE under the curve, over 500 RWTQ at 3,500 RPM and peaking right at 580. Put a sheetmetal intake and that power goes up.

I'll take the TrickFlows.
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the AFR's!! but the trickflow heads have been making alot of power lately too!!
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Trickflows for the win!
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Originally Posted by quiet_storm98
umm actually etps are usually more expensive then afrs..both of them cost over 2k but the etps are usually a lil more

Hmmm, i've been told they were cheaper
Maybe i'm thinking of a different set of heads that starts w/ "A"
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My vote Trick Flows
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Trick Flow.
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AFR...maybe I am biased...as that is what I am running. We will see after my 408 gets done.
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Tricks flows are pretty good and inexspensive.
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For boost AFR's are def the best IMO. They have a thicker deck & will hold the head gaskets better.
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
The be all end all head is the ETP canted valve.
+1 the only thing I've seen come close are the All Pro LSW heads. Between the two if I was on a budget I'd take the All Pros.
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Man I wish i was faced with a decision between All-Pro and ETP. Sounds like a good life.
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