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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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i dont even know what the **** that is but io think it helps better flow but how much wouold that be?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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You can buy ported heads at a reasonable price now that CNC machines are able to replicate the porter's original pattern without the use of time consuming hand porting.I think with a little shopping you could buy a set of ported heads for about $1100.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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I bought a set of mildly worked 5.3L heads off e-bay for $250 and a local guy is going to put my new Lunati springs on them and do some p & p for $400.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.3 racer16
i dont even know what the **** that is but io think it helps better flow but how much wouold that be?
I hear there is some guy who ports ls1 heads and does a great job in Matamoros. He is also very resonably priced. I will inquire about hism and let you know.

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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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Call West Coast Cylinder Heads, ask for Richard.
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Porting is increasing the intake port and exhaust port openings, along with smoothing out the runners themselves. It increases the amount of air flow to and from the cylinders.

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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiburon
I hear there is some guy who ports ls1 heads and does a great job in Matamoros. He is also very resonably priced. I will inquire about hism and let you know.
Tiburon, have you heard from this guy at all? I would like to have some port work done also.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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I am interested in port work as well. I dont care where i have to send my heads. As long as it doesnt take forever, they are reasonably priced, ans they do good work, im going them.
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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Can anyone chime in on if porting affects gas mileage? If this was your only mod, what kind of results would you get?
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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I plan on porting my heads myself. It should boost mileage and power as you're making things more efficient through less drag and turbulence. That is if you are sticking with the stock air/fuel ratio.
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