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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Hey everyone! My mods are in my sig. but my question is who are some good people to send my heads off to to get a good port job? Im goin to b switchn cams (prolly custom spec'ed by Patrick G) so dont know the size yet basically my car makes 407hp now and im lookin to get into the mid 400s NA! THANKS in advance!!!
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Texas Speed and Performance
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are two to start with. Lots of vendors on the right can set you up.

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Thanks! I had TSP build me a 408 for my old camaro so i will prolly go wit them cause of the excellent customer service!
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I agree. They are a top notch outfit.

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TEA would aslo be a really good option. They do some amazing work
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I have ported 243's from CARTEK. "4X Heads" with their 4X cam car put down 507.9RWHP and ran 10.32 @ 132+ still driving it on the street all the time, including to and from the track
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Originally Posted by WS6TransAm01
I have ported 243's from CARTEK. "4X Heads" with their 4X cam car put down 507.9RWHP and ran 10.32 @ 132+ still driving it on the street all the time, including to and from the track
How much did those end up running ya price wise?
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6TransAm01
I have ported 243's from CARTEK. "4X Heads" with their 4X cam car put down 507.9RWHP and ran 10.32 @ 132+ still driving it on the street all the time, including to and from the track
Sweet that is the power im wanting! I wonder if it would go good with my 150shot? Ill give them a call and c what they can do!THANKS!!!
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