Houston area head porting
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Houston area head porting Is there anybody here in town that you guys recommend to port a set of 243 heads for a stock 5.7 running NA? I have been going back and forth between ported 243 heads and AFR's. Budget wise, I have decided to go with porting the 243's. Also, what is a reasonal price for an NA port job? I was thinking around 800-1000? Is that reasonable?
Also, what HP gain would you expect on an ls6 with a high 23X/intake, low 24X exhaust-113 cam?
My car is going in the shop tomorrow for the the same cam 3 friends have, and it is has made 436rwhp(cutouts, mn6, ls1), 424rwhp(mn6, ls1), 419rwhp(auto, ls1).
My goal is to go 10's in my car. I figure that I will need 450-460rwhp, and a 1.5-1.55 60ft, and around 124mph trap to have a shot. Thanks, guys.
Mark
Also, what HP gain would you expect on an ls6 with a high 23X/intake, low 24X exhaust-113 cam?
My car is going in the shop tomorrow for the the same cam 3 friends have, and it is has made 436rwhp(cutouts, mn6, ls1), 424rwhp(mn6, ls1), 419rwhp(auto, ls1).
My goal is to go 10's in my car. I figure that I will need 450-460rwhp, and a 1.5-1.55 60ft, and around 124mph trap to have a shot. Thanks, guys.
Mark 
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your in the south houston area right? you shoulda came out to the wednesday night meet with us. i know of a couple people out there that could maybe help you out.
your car is at g-force right?
your car is at g-force right?
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Who installs my heads is really going to come down to price and turn around time.
I just need to make sure that I have somebody experienced porting 241/243's for what I am trying to do with my car.
Thanks,
Mark
Last edited by winters97gt; May 13, 2010 at 01:24 AM.
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Brian, it was today for wiring my cutouts. My car goes in to England Green tomorrow for the cam install, and we are heading out to HRP the 21st to see what it runs. I'll ben running full street trim and 18 inch DR's. I'm on my 3rd rear end(2 RPM built ones) so I will be launching the car softly(high 1.7's). I have 2 sets of ET streets with a softer sidewall to help the shock on launch for the fall. I just want to see what MPH it puts down with the high DA.
Who installs my heads is really going to come down to price and turn around time.
I just need to make sure that I have somebody experienced porting 241/243's for what I am trying to do with my car.
Thanks,
Mark
Who installs my heads is really going to come down to price and turn around time.
I just need to make sure that I have somebody experienced porting 241/243's for what I am trying to do with my car.
Thanks,
Mark
damn you've gone through 3 rear ends? yeah i'de be going easy on it too.
yeah every wednesday night from 9 pm till when ever. i'll shoot you a pm.
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oh ok cool, HKE will deffinitely be able to help you out. i prefer them or the wop shop. you looking to get them ported before the 21st?
damn you've gone through 3 rear ends? yeah i'de be going easy on it too.
yeah every wednesday night from 9 pm till when ever. i'll shoot you a pm.
damn you've gone through 3 rear ends? yeah i'de be going easy on it too.
yeah every wednesday night from 9 pm till when ever. i'll shoot you a pm.
Yeah, I broke the first one here. Stock gears, good air. First freaking pass of the night. I had just put in a spec 3 clutch witch doesn't slip like an ls6 or ls7 clutch. I let the clutch out too fast, bad driving, but I didn't expect 1 pass to break the car. I have gotten the car down to high 1.6's on 18's with headers and CAI, but the rear is taking a beating with 18 inch tires and a big shock. I can slip the car a little, then it bites hard after the initial slip. So I have to go to 16 inch tires with more cushion for the pushin!
No, I am not running the car after the 21st. I am just seeing what it does with the cam for the fall. But, The car is not my daily driver, but I do drive it daily when I get home from work and the weather is nice. So I don't want it down for an extended period of time, simply because I enjoy driving the car. Thanks!
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i remember when you snapped it, time for an upgrade huh
Thanks guys. Can anybody give me specifics on what needs to be done to a 243 head for my application? I'm going to call some machine shops.
We have several different options for port work on the 243s that will meet your goal as well as your budget. You can give me a call at the shop at (713)504-8746 if you have other questions
-Matt-
-Matt-
