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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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the local machine shop said they can port my heads for 500 dollars.. loyd elliot said like 800 or something like that.. to have loyd do them u would have to ship them. he quoted me 1500 to port the heads match the intake and custom grind me a cam..what should i do?

1.have local machine shop port my heads and buy a cc306

2.send my heads and intake to loyd elliot and have him do everything?

which would i expect more power from?
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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From everything I have read on here LE is the way to go.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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I'd go with option 2.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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In all honesty what if your budget allows for Lloyd Elliot to do the work then do it. Now on the other hand how proven is the local machine shop ? How is the quality of there work ? These are just a couple of things to ask but they could be very good just not well known ! But if all else fails just pay the price and have Lloyd Elliott do them because it will create a greater peace of mind for you and 99 % chance they will out perform the local guys experience is a great thing. Good luck !!!
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