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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Patriot Freedom Heads

Just noticed the 185cc Aluminum Freedom heads are only $815. They any good for a mild 355? Centerbolt compatible?
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Re: Patriot Freedom Heads

I've always felt that if you are willing to spend $815 on heads you might as well save up $200-300 more and buy better ones. As far as I'm concerned $815 is not worth buying heads that are made using questionable material and hit-or-miss casting...
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Re: Patriot Freedom Heads

As far as I'm concerned $815 is not worth buying heads that are made using questionable material and hit-or-miss casting...
...I agree completely. WAY too many quality issues.
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 04:37 AM
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Re: Patriot Freedom Heads

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...I agree completely. WAY too many quality issues.
Ditto here on that. I've seen posts where people run the patriots, but they've always had them ported/polished before installing them. I have seen some good numbers posted by people who do use them though. Still, for another $400 you can get a great set of AFR heads.
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