TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED!
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TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED!
HOLY *@#* does my car like these puppies. It pulls SOOOOOOOOOO hard now. I'm somewhat scared of the power I have now. I have to be much more careful where I punch it because it breaks loose at will. I was cruising along at 74 MPH in sixth I dropped it down to fourth and punched it, the whole azz end busted loose on the highway. I was NOT expecting that :eek: I love the power but I'm gonna have to learn how to drive this biatch all over again. I dunno how ya'll with 450 + RWHP handle these things for day to day use. IMO, this is a little much for street use in the wrong hands but I'll remain cautious ;).
I'm done with the motor modifications to my car for a good long while now. I'm VERY content with the power I have and streetability. I'm sticking here for now. Time to upgrade suspension to the ZO6 springs, HAL shocks, sway bars and CCWs ;) That's a long way off but those are my plans now :yesnod:
Brian at TEA makes a QUALITY set of heads. They are the best bang for the buck, IMO. You cannot go wrong with these babies :smash:
I'm done with the motor modifications to my car for a good long while now. I'm VERY content with the power I have and streetability. I'm sticking here for now. Time to upgrade suspension to the ZO6 springs, HAL shocks, sway bars and CCWs ;) That's a long way off but those are my plans now :yesnod:
Brian at TEA makes a QUALITY set of heads. They are the best bang for the buck, IMO. You cannot go wrong with these babies :smash:
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (C5Noir)
Congrats Levi ! Besides the PS bolt problem any other hiches? Any tips for future DIYers. Why did you switch to the 987s duals from the 918- just curious? Good Luck and careful motoring!! :yesnod: :yesnod: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cheers:
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (C5Noir)
Congrats!! Sounds like fun!!! :cheers: :yesnod:
Now strap that baby down and see what she does.. :D
BTW - which cam are you running with those heads?
Now strap that baby down and see what she does.. :D
BTW - which cam are you running with those heads?
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (bparker)
C5Noir, i spent a few hours on my heads/cam/pulley install writeup. I'd like it if you could take a look at it before I post it for all to see. I'm getting together a list of names of people that can read it and see if things are missing. I've done 3 C5 headswaps now and 2 cam swaps so it should be pretty complete, but who knows.
I may have something for you to read by tomorrow morning if you are up for it.
I may have something for you to read by tomorrow morning if you are up for it.
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (jmX)
jmX, based on the interest of your upcoming article, I imagine the aftermarket shops should get ready for a bunch of orders for cams and heads!
I am out of easy and fairly inexpensive :D mods, so I need a new project for this winter. I am patiently waiting! Your hard work :cheers: will be appreciated!
I am out of easy and fairly inexpensive :D mods, so I need a new project for this winter. I am patiently waiting! Your hard work :cheers: will be appreciated!
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (C5Noir)
Dude, you are killing me... :D I just can't keep up....You are 2 mods ahead of me now..!!
When am I gonna see that shifter? I wanna know I took part in building that monster!
When am I gonna see that shifter? I wanna know I took part in building that monster!
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (RWhite)
jmX, based on the interest of your upcoming article, I imagine the aftermarket shops should get ready for a bunch of orders for cams and heads!
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (C5Noir)
I'm done with the motor modifications to my car for a good long while now. I'm VERY content with the power I have and streetability. I'm sticking here for now.
Congrat on the new set of heads. :cheers:
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (Tuan Le)
Tuan, send your car posing friend my way if you get tired of her ;)
Here are some pics of the install:
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads001.jpg
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads002.jpg
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads003.jpg
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads004.jpg
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads005.jpg
[Modified by C5Noir, 2:34 PM 11/18/2002]
Here are some pics of the install:
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads001.jpg
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads002.jpg
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads003.jpg
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads004.jpg
http://www.whitneyroberts.com/images...eaheads005.jpg
[Modified by C5Noir, 2:34 PM 11/18/2002]
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (C5Noir)
Tuan, send your car posing friend my way if you get tired of her ;)
[Modified by C5Noir, 2:34 PM 11/18/2002]
[Modified by C5Noir, 2:34 PM 11/18/2002]
Sorry for the hijack but...
That is SMOOOOOOOOOOKIN! Why is there a tarp covering the garage??? Please !!Tell me that is not really your girl
Why is there a tarp covering the garage???
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (chuckster)
Sorry for the hijack but...
That is SMOOOOOOOOOOKIN! Why is there a tarp covering the garage??? Please !!Tell me that is not really your girl
Why is there a tarp covering the garage???
That is SMOOOOOOOOOOKIN! Why is there a tarp covering the garage??? Please !!Tell me that is not really your girl
Why is there a tarp covering the garage???
The backdrop on the garage is used to reflect the sun-light from the rear. I need to do some Photoshop work on the background.
Sorry Levi, didn't mean to hi-jack your thread. :blueangel:
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (binksZ06)
Congrats Levi ! Besides the PS bolt problem any other hiches? Any tips for future DIYers. Why did you switch to the 987s duals from the 918- just curious? Good Luck and careful motoring!! :yesnod: :yesnod: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cheers:
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Re: TEA 5.3l S2 Heads, INSTALLED! (C5Noir)
From lurking on several forums the TEA 5.3 heads, TR224 or TR227, and FLPs is the setup I wanted to run on a C5 should I be able to get one. Is the TR224 on a 112 or 114 LSA? Strap it on the dyno we want #'s :cheers:
