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Old 03-04-2009, 10:57 AM
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ok im in the market for new heads. some of you may have read my other post about gt40s

but how are these? TRI State Cylinder head Tri-Pro 5.0

Single Head Bare
60cc Combustion Chamber
190cc Intake Runners
Phosphor Bronze Valve Guides

3/8" Screw-in Studs & Guide Plates
2.02" Intake Valves
Stainless 1.600" Exhaust Valves
Performace Springs Good To .550" Hyd. Roller
*130 psi @ 1.800" (closed)
*340 psi @ 1.258" (open)

with 1.6 RR

i can get a real good deal on these..

let me kno in comparison to gt40s
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Old 03-04-2009, 11:02 AM
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looks like another pro comp head. i know tristate cylinder has those crappy flo-tek heads. is that the ones you are referencing?

link to the page?
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Old 03-04-2009, 11:04 AM
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here is the link to the heads http://www.tristatecylinderhead.com/...products_id=29

and no they rnt the flotec heads

but they are from a private seller w/ 3k miles on them

LMK
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Old 03-04-2009, 12:35 PM
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they are somewhat local i might see if i can give them a call and check them out
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Old 03-04-2009, 03:07 PM
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Well they will outflow a GT-40 or GT40p but you may (probably) run into Piston to Valve clearance issues with the 2.02 intake valve. I'd be looking around for a used set of Trick Flows, AFR's. Edelbrocks.
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Old 03-04-2009, 06:15 PM
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how much does the private seller want for them??
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Old 03-04-2009, 06:26 PM
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he wants $350. they are still on the car
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Old 03-04-2009, 07:30 PM
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I'm with port on this one.
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