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Old 30 July 2009, 09:48 AM
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Default Tuning cylinder heads

Ok so im going to be on the lookout for a set of cyl heads from a ver 5/6 STI for my new build.

im after information on whats the best to unleash power/effiency on cylinder heads.

cams?
adjustable cam pulleys?
porting and polishing? (IMO, cant see this doing much)
uprated parts?

what did you do and what gains/advantages did you see?

Thanks
Old 30 July 2009, 09:58 AM
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Most of them seem to crack near the plug area, you need them clean to see it tho.
Old 30 July 2009, 10:01 AM
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If you are considering a Solaris ecu, just be done with and get some AVCS heads from a newage sti.

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Originally Posted by banny sti
If you are considering a Solaris ecu, just be done with and get some AVCS heads from a newage sti.

Banny
Iv just bought a simtek Banny, but solaris could be on the cards for the new one but not til next year.

what do i need for them heads on a classic car do you know? whats the advantages also? was going to try keep it simple if im honest but im open to ideas.
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Originally Posted by 172sport
Most of them seem to crack near the plug area, you need them clean to see it tho.

Thanks for the heads up.
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Just need to run four extra wires to drive the avcs solenoids, as for the advantages better spool, more power and the heads have shimless buckets as standard.

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what cars do these come off then? and what kinda prices are we talking!
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Originally Posted by wrighty338
Thanks for the heads up.
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Originally Posted by wrighty338
what cars do these come off then?
Bug Eye (2000-3) STi has them (I think? ).

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Originally Posted by joz8968

i didnt even realise
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LOL!!!
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