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Old 01-23-2006, 08:52 PM
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How do I figure out (on paper) if ported 5.3 heads will work on my setup? They have 2.02/1.6 valves and I wanna make sure they'll clear the pistons before I tear it down.
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How do I figure out (on paper) if ported 5.3 heads will work on my setup? They have 2.02/1.6 valves and I wanna make sure they'll clear the pistons before I tear it down.
What cam do you have?
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Cam is 225/225 .580/.580 114
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Unmilled they will clear with stock gasket.
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Originally Posted by BLUE99T/A
Cam is 225/225 .580/.580 114
I've got some MTI Stage IIe's if your interested PM me. I made +400rwhp w/ these and a 224/228 cam.
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I already have a set. PM sent.




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