SsSteven

He's asking $450. How much should i expect for a machine shop to clean them up? Where is a good shop to take them in the PDX area?

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I'm on a budget so, i can't afford to buy brand new ones...I'm on a business trip so this guy is close by.

So what things should I look for? Cracks, and chips right?

Any info would help. Thanks in advance.

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

are they ported?

SsSteven

no they are not ported...

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

its not some amazing deal you cant pass up, so if you dont have the money i would probably pass for now..

id hold off for a good deal on a stg 1 prc ls6 head.. you can find them from time to time on here for around $750-$800..

expect around a 20rwhp gains with unported and around 40-45rwhp gains ported..
worth another $300-$400 bucks to me..

BadgeZ28

iTrader: (28)

I thought Patriot Performance had a deal on 243's for $500? They were new and ready to go. Check around.

smokinponcho73

iTrader: (6)

another thing is gaskets will cost you $100 bucks or so.

SsSteven

I just went to their site, i didn't see any...

Those used 243's got sold on sunday,

If anyone knows where I can buy some used 243's, please let me know.

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

OP- I have one gasket if you are interested.. would be cheaper than buying both..
It is brand new, never set on a car.

How much you looking to spend?

SsSteven

How much you looking to spend?[/QUOTE]

$500, then i'd have to spend a bit more to get em cleaned up...

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

$500, then i'd have to spend a bit more to get em cleaned up...[/QUOTE]

I would definitely be thinking about spending a little bit more and just get a good clean set of used low mileage ported heads. I have seen some go as low as $700 bucks.

Just giving you some ideas.

SsSteven

found another set,

https://ls1tech.com/forums/western-c...rted-853s.html

These should bolt right on? Will my MS3 work with it?

Mikey 97Z M6

iTrader: (37)

Those heads should work just fine with your MS3 cam. They've got good valves, and good springs. I'd ask for some flow numbers on them. If the numbers look decent then see if he'll take 700.00 for them.

Mike

99blancoSS

iTrader: (115)

853's were not good flowing from the factory to begin with, I'd pass.
for $1200 your looking at new stage 2.5 5.3's to begin with which is only $400 more than what he was asking.

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

See what the flow numbers are.. Chances are you should pass.

Like I have stated you can get used PRC ls6 stg 1 heads used for around 700$..

SsSteven

The guy with the 853s doesn't have a flow sheet.

If I were to buy used heads, I'd want to see them in person before I buy...

If anyone can find me 243's in the bay area (where I am for the next week) or in the NW after sept 4th, it would be much appreciated. It would have to be ASAP before I spend the money I got!!!

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

Don't let the money burn a hole man..

Sit on it and wait to find a deal, don't jump on the first set you find that an "ok" deal.

Mikey 97Z M6

iTrader: (37)

I wouldn't buy any ported heads without a flow sheet unless they were on a proven car that performed well at the track etc....

Mike

Spectre86

iTrader: (42)

AFR 205s for $1400

https://ls1tech.com/forums/western-c...picked-up.html

243 heads w/918 springs

https://ls1tech.com/forums/western-c...ters-pics.html

Check the classifieds on corvetteforum.com in the C5 section as well.

99blancoSS

iTrader: (115)

$1400 is a good price for a set of used 205's, they usually dont dip below that.

SsSteven

Thanks for the help, I might have a winner, let me know what u think:

http://lsxnation.net/showthread.php?...d=1#post183306