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Old 12-11-2008, 11:25 AM
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...do I have enough? I'm I going to run into problems with this setup?

Torquer V.2 Cam - 232/234 .595/.598 112LSA
Patriot Stage 2.5 5.3L Heads (2.02/1.57 Valves)
GM Head Gaskets, Part # 12498544 (.060 Thickness)
7.400" Pushrods
Stock Rocker Arms
PRC Dual Valve Springs w/ Titanium Retainers
Stock LS1 Bottom End/Internals
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Are the heads milled any?
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Originally Posted by on2
Are the heads milled any?
Oh, sorry...yes, to 60cc
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Anyone?
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I think you'll be ok with a stock gasket.. best to check it though.
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I just checked that same cam on stock 241 heads and got 0.200"I and 0.190"E. Your heads would have to be milled a bunch to be outside the safe limits...

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