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Old 01-12-2012, 11:33 PM
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Default Best aftermarket heads for a 5.3?

Like the title says, what is the best thick deck aftermarket head for a 5.3 bore size? I would assume you would get into shrouding issues if you went too big. Lets hear some thoughts.
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heard really good things about trick flows 205cc head on 5.3s. Look into that 1st
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I'm in for this... I would lik to see what these 5.3s can actually make in all out effort builds. The thick cylinder walls are heaven sent.
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Im gonna use the old prc terminators on a 4.8l. Seems like they should work well with the smallish 200cc intake runner. Unless valve shroud becomes an issue...., guess ill find out.
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trick flow 205's are going to go on my 5.3 that I will running in a real street class 76mm turbo
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As far as I know the only after market castings for the 5.3 are the TFS 205's.
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Just to let you know we do a version of the Edelbrock head with a 200cc intake port that we made just for the 5.3.


It can also be upgraded later to the 215 or 245cc version if you end up building a larger motor.



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