Stock heads?

93HatchsBFF · October 13th, 2008, 07:31 PM

so i found some stock heads for my 4.6 modular on craigslist for 275. i called this machine shop in AZ and he said he can port and polished these heads to flow better then the partiot stage 3 heads he didn't wanna give me a price so i don't know if i could believe it or not?

SWEET2KSTANG · October 13th, 2008, 10:08 PM

is he reputable? will he have flow #'s to prove it?

Exodus · October 13th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Whats the name of the shop?

93HatchsBFF · October 13th, 2008, 11:50 PM

me and 93hatch are gonna go down there wed and look at some heads he already has ported for another customer and has the flow charts for them im gonna see if there worth it. but he said he is gonna port and polish the heads put brass valve guides and brass valve seats upgraded valve springs and hardened valves and he also said something about opening the spark plug threads and angling them and re-threading them he said it's healthy and gives combustion in the cylinder or some BS like that

93HatchsBFF · October 13th, 2008, 11:52 PM

sean on this forum had all of his head work and had his 347 stoker done there as well so hopefully there good with the modular motors aswell but idk the name of the place all i got is a number sean gave me?

20gtvert03 · October 14th, 2008, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by 93HatchsBFF

me and 93hatch are gonna go down there wed and look at some heads he already has ported for another customer and has the flow charts for them im gonna see if there worth it. but he said he is gonna port and polish the heads put brass valve guides and brass valve seats upgraded valve springs and hardened valves and he also said something about opening the spark plug threads and angling them and re-threading them he said it's healthy and gives combustion in the cylinder or some BS like that

eveything he said is legit, just go check it out and post what his flow charts say so we can compare them with what others gurantee

Exodus · October 14th, 2008, 02:28 PM

Ya I'm curious to. If this guy is the real deal it would a good thing to know. Just another option for the rest of us.

99mustanggtman · October 14th, 2008, 04:11 PM

Just make sure he puts them on a flow bench to test.

chefalan23 · October 14th, 2008, 08:34 PM

ive been thinking about getting my stock heads done when i get my cams installed. have to check prices

StangAddiction · October 14th, 2008, 08:44 PM

You could have them ported to flow better than stage 3 heads.... but why?

You'll lose low and mid-range. I'd imagine heads that flow that much would be more race-oriented capable of 6500+ rpm. The stock intake would limit it as well as most streetable cams. You sure you want to go that route?

I mean if he's porting the heads and he's good at it then cool, but i hope you're saying he's capable of porting them to flow better than stage 3 heads and not that he's GOING to port them to flow better than stage 3 heads... That's overkill imo..

chefalan23 · October 14th, 2008, 09:56 PM

i didnt know you lost low and mid range power with p&p heads? if thats the case im not doing them

bwoody1713 · October 14th, 2008, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by chefalan23

i didnt know you lost low and mid range power with p&p heads? if thats the case im not doing them

You do and you don't. Depends on what level you get. A set of stage II heads are normally good streetable heads. Stage III you lose low and mid-range but you gain a lot on the upper end, that's more for straight racing than anything. A quality set of stage II heads will make good hp throughout, but your gains aren't going to be incredibly dramatic

October 13th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#1
93HatchsBFF Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX 12.60 at 109mph Join Date: May 2008 Location: Obamastan, AZ Posts: 1,254 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stock heads? so i found some stock heads for my 4.6 modular on craigslist for 275. i called this machine shop in AZ and he said he can port and polished these heads to flow better then the partiot stage 3 heads he didn't wanna give me a price so i don't know if i could believe it or not? __________________ 1989 LX mustang, 5speed, 108,xxx miles, Mac Longtubes, BBK midpipe, Paxton Novi 1000 6psi, Crappy FMU with 19lb injectors, 373 gears soon to come 30lb injectors, Blow through MAF, intercooler and tune

October 13th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	is he reputable? will he have flow #'s to prove it? __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

October 13th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#3
Exodus Regular 02 mineral grey GT SORC 29 miles 13 mins 14 secs Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 reviews	Whats the name of the shop? __________________

October 13th, 2008, 11:50 PM	#4
93HatchsBFF Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX 12.60 at 109mph Join Date: May 2008 Location: Obamastan, AZ Posts: 1,254 iTrader: 0 reviews	me and 93hatch are gonna go down there wed and look at some heads he already has ported for another customer and has the flow charts for them im gonna see if there worth it. but he said he is gonna port and polish the heads put brass valve guides and brass valve seats upgraded valve springs and hardened valves and he also said something about opening the spark plug threads and angling them and re-threading them he said it's healthy and gives combustion in the cylinder or some BS like that __________________ 1989 LX mustang, 5speed, 108,xxx miles, Mac Longtubes, BBK midpipe, Paxton Novi 1000 6psi, Crappy FMU with 19lb injectors, 373 gears soon to come 30lb injectors, Blow through MAF, intercooler and tune

October 13th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#5
93HatchsBFF Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX 12.60 at 109mph Join Date: May 2008 Location: Obamastan, AZ Posts: 1,254 iTrader: 0 reviews	sean on this forum had all of his head work and had his 347 stoker done there as well so hopefully there good with the modular motors aswell but idk the name of the place all i got is a number sean gave me? __________________ 1989 LX mustang, 5speed, 108,xxx miles, Mac Longtubes, BBK midpipe, Paxton Novi 1000 6psi, Crappy FMU with 19lb injectors, 373 gears soon to come 30lb injectors, Blow through MAF, intercooler and tune

October 14th, 2008, 02:28 PM	#7
Exodus Regular 02 mineral grey GT SORC 29 miles 13 mins 14 secs Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya I'm curious to. If this guy is the real deal it would a good thing to know. Just another option for the rest of us. __________________

October 14th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#8
99mustanggtman Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Germantown, MD/ OSU Posts: 1,835 iTrader: 7 reviews	Just make sure he puts them on a flow bench to test. __________________ Single 67mm turbo, ported pi heads, edelbrock vic jr. manifold w/HPP plenum, terminator shortblock, return fuel system... Goal 600+ rwhp.

October 14th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#9
chefalan23 Enthusiast 07 gt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: columbia sc Posts: 960 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive been thinking about getting my stock heads done when i get my cams installed. have to check prices __________________ 07 GT 5spd Black on Black BBK Equal Length Shorties 4.10s FRPP K springs JLT with canned tune Pypes O/R H Pype Bomb axleback Steeda UDP

October 14th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#10
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	You could have them ported to flow better than stage 3 heads.... but why? You'll lose low and mid-range. I'd imagine heads that flow that much would be more race-oriented capable of 6500+ rpm. The stock intake would limit it as well as most streetable cams. You sure you want to go that route? I mean if he's porting the heads and he's good at it then cool, but i hope you're saying he's capable of porting them to flow better than stage 3 heads and not that he's GOING to port them to flow better than stage 3 heads... That's overkill imo.. __________________ "peak hp doesn't mean ish... Its about the area under the curve mannn..."

October 14th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#11
chefalan23 Enthusiast 07 gt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: columbia sc Posts: 960 iTrader: 0 reviews	i didnt know you lost low and mid range power with p&p heads? if thats the case im not doing them __________________ 07 GT 5spd Black on Black BBK Equal Length Shorties 4.10s FRPP K springs JLT with canned tune Pypes O/R H Pype Bomb axleback Steeda UDP

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