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Old 12-07-2015, 07:58 AM   #1
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port stock ls3 heads or buy cnc ls3 heads

Is there any reason i should do one or the other. I feel like it would be cheaper to port stock heads instead of buying new ones
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:34 AM   #2
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Is there any reason i should do one or the other. I feel like it would be cheaper to port stock heads instead of buying new ones
The biggest thing with buying heads already ported is the lack of downtime. All you do is wait on the parts, then when you get them you slap them on and go...only a few hours downtime.

Sending your heads to be ported you have to package and ship them, wait around for a few weeks while not being able to drive your car then install them.

And as far as price, it really depends on what you get. Either one can be more expensive than the other. GMPP heads are $1400 all together and after selling your old heads you would only be out $800...while most port jobs start around $1000 and don't include springs.
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Old 12-07-2015, 10:37 AM   #3
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Depends where and how you go about. CNC LS3 heads won't flow as good as having a good shop do custome specd ported heads. GPI has an amazing program ship yours in and they'll ship you some fresh ported ones.
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Old 12-08-2015, 06:47 AM   #4
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I may do that^^^^^^
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Old 12-08-2015, 06:58 AM   #5
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I bought the GMPP heads from summit, factory porting cnc from gm for $1200, sure the springs on it are for a ASA low lift cam but the numbers for the heads outflow a lot of big name shops that are $$$$ more. Sure flow is not everything, but it is a LOT.... the heads come with hollow intakes and you will not find anyone offering ported heads complete for less, and then you spring them for your cam..... and no core charge.
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Old 12-08-2015, 07:02 AM   #6
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Most ppl I have tlk to recommend the GMPP heads
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Old 12-08-2015, 08:24 AM   #7
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A ported head will out flow a basic CnC head. trickflow and PRC both make a nice head for the LS3 or if your looking for a really nice one, Franknstein.
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Old 12-08-2015, 09:27 AM   #8
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Are the cost comparable?


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Old 12-08-2015, 09:32 AM   #9
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The GM cnc head is a basic port. For some thats all thats needed.
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When would you recommend more aggressive porting compared to GMPP


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Old 12-08-2015, 09:45 AM   #11
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When your wanting more.
I dont know of any of the fast stock bottom end cars or stokers running them.
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Ehhh I jus want a fast street car...not chasing numbers


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Very nice Bo , a picture is worth a thousand words.
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