P/P heads vs. new heads

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07-01-2008, 10:49 AM

tonkpils555666sas

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P/P heads vs. new heads

I was wondering if there is a big difference porting and polishing the stock heads and buying completely brand new heads for the S197... has anyone actually ported and polished their heads along with adding cams? I talked to woodbine motorsports the other day. JJ explained to me that for just the porting and polishing, the cost will run about $1500... is it cheaper/better to buy new heads...???

07-01-2008, 11:14 AM

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RE: P/P heads vs. new heads

you are looking at around $2200+ for new heads depending on which ones you go with...as far as better, i couldnt tell you bud

07-01-2008, 01:59 PM

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RE: P/P heads vs. new heads

our heads flow fairly well, invest in some other thing, like a supercharger fund.

07-01-2008, 02:44 PM

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RE: P/P heads vs. new heads

Even if you uy new heads they are still oem heads with a P&P on them im pretty sure. Id say you will pickup a nice hp and tq gain but alot of ppl on here will argue that for the money it wouldnt be very efficient.

07-01-2008, 11:27 PM

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RE: P/P heads vs. new heads

Many aftermarket companies offer various stages of heads, some consist of cnc ported w/ oversized valves, angle cut; even with flow chart. MMR, Livernois, Sean hyland offer Stage I, II, III; just to name a few! Hope this helps!