You can do a lot better than LPE porting.
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I’ve looked at LPE, TSP, FED, AFR and now WCCH. All seem to be well within my budget, it’s now just a matter of factoring in who will provide the best product for longevity. I’ll move on from LPE based on your comments; I tend to agree and wanted some confirmation from others who maybe had some experience.I’m not sure what research you’ve done, but they are not experts in head porting.
They are a GM vehicle performance shop. They make a good product but they don’t focus on any particular aspect, it’s more like packaging.
I don’t like their cams, and their porting services are ok. They do improve performance but there are better out there, there are less expensive out there, and there are better and less expensive as well.
You are paying for their name and their reputation, but the latter is a fair amount created by magazines and advertising.
While I am partial to WCCH, there are other very good cylinder head shops.
I personally would focus on getting heads from a shop that is an expert in LS heads. You don’t need to worry about LSA vs LS3 specifically, as once you remove the intake wing they flow very close to the same, though LSA castings are stronger.
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AFR was very late to the game in LS3 heads, are you looking to buy heads or have yours ported?
What is your intended usage?
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I have a good set of cores I purchased from a member not too long ago, so have mine worked over. The cores came with unknown dual springs and Ti retainers and were milled to up compression. I plan to cc them with my brunette so I know the current chamber volume.
I, like you drive this car very little, so just want a fun “fair weather” street car that will occasionally see some drag racing, but really to scare the shit out of my passenger! Longevity is another key factor.
Thanks for the recommendation..I’ll give them a call. Will step up to the 9.6 when cam is in.Not sure what happened as your post got jumbled into the quote.
Your build sounds similar to mine, but for the methanol.
If you aren’t hitting nitrous nor doing a lot of road racing nor mile racing, you don’t need Inconel exhaust valves.
Assuming your guides are good, I think porting, maybe 2.18” intakes, surface, and check the current springs. New springs and reuse the Ti retainers isn’t very expensive.
If you talk to WCCH, it would be their stage 2.5 LSA package. You can mention me and they will know.
There are a lot of guys running this combo. One customer is running 9.6x in his sedan with these heads and full weight (other than 15” rear drags and the changes to the rear brakes).
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You mean doing the 9.6 while putting in the cam?Thanks for the recommendation..I’ll give them a call. Will step up to the 9.6 when cam is in.
I would if it had vaulted ceilings. 😀Just like you don’t call a surgeon to treat a cold, everyone has their area of expertise.
I would suggest staying with an expert in the particular area you are playing in.
Would you hire Michelangelo to paint the ceiling on your 2000 sq ft ranch house?
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Michelangelo is dead. Steve is alive! Cool guy, I agree with his theory and has agreed to work with me. And really involved in drag week which kinda peeks my interest for something I may do soon.Just like you don’t call a surgeon to treat a cold, everyone has their area of expertise.
I would suggest staying with an expert in the particular area you are playing in.
Would you hire Michelangelo to paint the ceiling on your 2000 sq ft ranch house?
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