Does this look like porting work to you?

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I went to install my Ported IM and noticed when I removed the TB that the holes were made to fit a 58mm.....

But looking inside it still looked rough so I figured I would replace it just because mine (The one I bought) had more porting work done.

I got it off and I can see some porting right around the lip of the intake runners... so it looks like it was gasket matched well I guess I have an extra manifold to sell not a bad thing to find out.

Then I looked at the heads... they also looked like they had some minor marks but again nothing major so I thought I would ask the guru's here...

Whats this look like to you?

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h98/CrossGT6/102_2455.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h98/CrossGT6/102_2449.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h98/CrossGT6/102_2448.jpg

[mpe331lx]

Definately NOT ported.

Possibly gasket matched, but no beneficial portwork.

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Ok... well atleast now I know.

Thanks.

[mpe331lx]

Ok... well atleast now I know.

Thanks.

No problem.

When you do put a set of ported heads on it, It will REALLY wake it up:devil:

[Fastbird]

Those don't look touched at all to me. Can't tell for sure form the pics but doesn't look like it.

[AChotrod]

Gasket matched

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Yes I think once I have enough saved the Patriot 2406's I am going to order should be a nice upgrade.

[mpe331lx]

Yes I think once I have enough saved the Patriot 2406's I am going to order should be a nice upgrade.

Do yourself a HUGE favor and go with a head porter that has solid results.

I really have not seen anything impressive come from patriot. (I'm not saying there have not been any positive results, I just have not read anything good about them. They also have a pretty bad rep in the mustang comunity for shoddy work)

I'd look into Advanced Induction or Llyod Elliot.

Just found these:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/1002353-any-experience-lt1-patriot-heads-2046-a.html

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/1116115-whats-yalls-honest-opinion-these-heads.html

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/1106994-patriot-heads.html

[Countryboy]

Do yourself a HUGE favor and go with a head porter that has solid results.

I really have not seen anything impressive come from patriot. (I'm not saying there have not been any positive results, I just have not read anything good about them. They also have a pretty bad rep in the mustang comunity for shoddy work)

I'd look into Advanced Induction or Llyod Elliot.

Patriot is the one ya get when ya can't afford anything else in the circle track bunch! or stockers!

[tomsws6]

i dont know how much patiots cost but i think LE2's only run around 13-1400 or so. alot , i know or else id havem but........... Dont know about AI but have heard good things about them.


LT1-LE2
LT1 LE2 heads are capable of producing 370 RWHP with our small 218/224
custom cam and 410+ RWHP with our 230/236 custom cam.



LT1 LE2 heads consist of :
Manley 2.00/1.56 6000 series valves
PAC 1218 bee hive springs (145 lbs seat and 340 lbs open)
Steel retainers and locks
205 cc intake port
milling, cleaning and assembly
flow about 275/190 CFM
assembled and ready to bolt on


$1350 for LT1 LE2 heads.
$1650 for LT1 LE2 heads and any custom billet cam mentioned above.

* Patriot Gold Extreme springs (155 lbs seat and 400 lbs open) can be substituted at no extra charge.

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The Patriots are 900 Shipped and I keep my Valve Springs etc already running the 847 I have. I am on a budget and I know the car needs heads. I have been keeping my eyes open but it seems everyone selling LE heads wants what they paid not a bad thing but 1300-1400 takes away from the rest of the money I was putting else where.

Then those that are ported but by local builders I never know what to think, we all know our personal local guys but outside of that its well... unnerving.

I will check your links shortly thank you I do agree patriot is not the best but if they give me the heads with the valve I want and they port decently later I would not be too upset.

[GRIM REAPER]

wow that port work sucks

[gregrob]

Dude, call Lloyd. He can set you up with something for 900 if you already have cam and valve springs... Keep in mind his prices include all that stuff. If you're just paying for port work I'd bet he could get you something for 900 that would blow patriots away.

[96LT1355Z28]

Keep in mind that heads and cam and the heart of your engine and are what make all the power, not an area I would cut costs! I know it may seem expensive now but it'll be even more down the road if you have to redo stuff later! As said before Lloyd can work with what you've got to fit your budget

[BigBitch97Z]

LE1 heads are $900. They are bad ass.

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How does the core thing work then, I have a few sets of heads I have access too.

Guess its time to contact him about some LE1 heads.

[Vicious95Z28]

Yeah, I'd much rather have the Lloyd Elliot heads, you're just not getting the full potential otherwise.