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Old 07-22-2004, 05:12 PM
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Default What do 5.3l heads need to run on a 408ci?

Thinking about going with a new shortblock but i have the 5.3L (unmilled) stg1.5 (2.02/1.57)TEA heads. What would i need to do to make these work with the 408ci until i can get some 6.0L 's?
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You would need to unshroud the chambers for the bigger bore. Everything else shoud be fine.
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Cool...thanks!
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You would probally need to install a larger valve as well.
The 5.3's will hold you back a little on that size motor.
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The compression ratio might be a little high with 5.3's on a 6.0 engine.

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New head bolts Ok i would think they would be fine but bigger valve would not hurt and just don't go crazy with a big cam valve lift cause i think over 600 lift with that bore will cause turbulence within the head




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