to port or not to port?

SaleenGT2001

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i cant decide if i want to spend the extra $1000 to port my heads when the new engine goes in. i'm wanting to put 600 to the wheels. i have the following going on the engine

Novi 2K with 2.8 pulley and 10% OD crank pulley (20+psi)
forged rotating assembly
windage tray
canton oil pan
MPH blower cams
Bassani mid-length headers
O/R bassani x pipe
8 rib kit

should all these get me where i want to be or should i port the heads too? if i dont hit 600 i can buy a notrous kit for less than $1000.

 

RandyStinchcomb

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what intake are you going to use?

 

ADRENLN

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NJ

Jul 25, 2007

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• Jul 25, 2007

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i would think you could hit 600 with 20psi without porting the heads, but thats just opinion.

 

DBMSTNG

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Jul 25, 2007

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you can make 600rwhp with unported heads, but it's alot hard than with ported heads. i say spend the extra money on the heads.

 

SaleenGT2001

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not sure on the intake yet. i was looking at the new trickflow one but i havent heard anything good about yet. either the P51 of the TF