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    Hey guys. I'm really considering just keeping my car N/A, even though I'm on the fence with a turbo setup. The thing is, I'm a 20 year old student who really can't afford to turbo it, and possibly end up having a major repair come up later from the extra abuse my stock parts are taking. I know most of you guys are going to yell at me and tell me to at least top swap it, but I think I might just keep it N/A, and keep it my reliable DD. So far I've done the Powerlog, downpipe, and CAI. I have the HV3 insert on the way. Next will be the HVTB. From there I'll start making my way into the engine, starting with a cam. My question for you guys is... What heads would you recommend to yield the greatest performance gain, while keeping my car reliable as a DD? I know ZZP and W Body Store have a few different ones, but I don't know what to look for. Help is much appreciated! =)
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    whats not reliable about a top swap?

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    The majority of the people here are potheads who want to buy good condition parts at junkyard prices.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gtpinsc View Post
    whats not reliable about a top swap?
    From everyone I've talked to about doing a top swap, I've basically got the same response... It's a ticking time bomb running boost on high compression. I just don't want to **** something up.
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    I just want to stay N/A I think. I'd feel better about it...
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    zzp stage 2
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    Stage 2?

    Pfft.

    Selliot has a set of ported and polished L26 heads for sale right now...check em out...then buy some #105 crow cam springs, titanium retainers...and get some 1.95 Roller Rockers...done. Extra 25-40 horse for your N/A car...couple that with an HV3, 3" DP, ZZP PLOG, Ported TB form Reptile, FWI, 180* and a tune...your looking at low 14's or high 13's with a good launch. That's just me though. Plus...if you tune it right and you have flow mods (eg...headers, ported blower) then a top swap isn't a ticking time bomb...it is if you try to drop pulley sizes on it though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bluegtp91 View Post
    Stage 2?

    Pfft.

    Selliot has a set of ported and polished L26 heads for sale right now...check em out...then buy some #105 crow cam springs, titanium retainers...and get some 1.95 Roller Rockers...done. Extra 25-40 horse for your N/A car...couple that with an HV3, 3" DP, ZZP PLOG, Ported TB form Reptile, FWI, 180* and a tune...your looking at low 14's or high 13's with a good launch. That's just me though. Plus...if you tune it right and you have flow mods (eg...headers, ported blower) then a top swap isn't a ticking time bomb...it is if you try to drop pulley sizes on it though.
    Selliot? Sorry, I'm not sure who/what that is... Lol. And it's a set of L26 heads... They will work fine with my L36 block, correct? You'd recommend the 1.95 Roller Rockers over the cam?

    Thanks for the response!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bedwards View Post
    Selliot? Sorry, I'm not sure who/what that is... Lol. And it's a set of L26 heads... They will work fine with my L36 block, correct? You'd recommend the 1.95 Roller Rockers over the cam?

    Thanks for the response!
    He is just a member here...look in the For Sale section.

    1.95's will gain you almost as much power as a cam...ALMOST. Nothing is like going cammed. Unless your a woman and spray it.

    1.95's also only require taking off the valve covers...doesn't require taking the whole motor apart LOL
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    my top swapped car is a very reliable dd. ported blower and headers on a 3.5" and no knock.
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    now i want those heads and rockers....cuz my car is STILL slow haha
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    since when are top swaps not reliable? This subject keeps coming up. I want proof.

    My car is a dd, has 11k on it since top swap, 5psi, 0.0 knock, and beaten all day long

    If your not using high compression for your m90 setup, your not living
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