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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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can anyone tell me if patriot heads are any good,or recommend a good street performance head thanks.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cam cooper
can anyone tell me if patriot heads are any good,or recommend a good street performance head thanks.
Run..... Don't hide!!!!! From what I have read they are bad heads..... If you are looking for an inexpencive head with good flow, take a look at the world sportsman II ...I M running them and have over 440hp at the rear wheels out of my 383


Do a search on the forum about the patreaot heads... Mostly bad
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I was told by the speed shop to stay away from them as well, the guides and springs are junk. They do use good valves though.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Again, depends on your budget, Vortec will probably be the best bang for the buck, but if you want to spend a little more the AFR 195's, Like on my car, Cam

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