TSP MS3 Cam and Head Question
06-01-2006, 12:41 AM
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TSP MS3 Cam and Head Question I have the MS3 Cam Kit with the PRC Gold Springs (uninstalled) and I was looking at some heads from TSP, with the Competition CNC Valve Job:
TSP Heads
The specs on the MS3 Cam: 237/242 .603"/.609" 113 LSA
3 questions:
1. Will the MS3 Cam fit these heads without flycutting the pistons; is this a bolt-on with no modification required (02 Z06)?
2. Since I already have the cam kit with the PRC Gold Springs, hardened pushrods, retainers, keepers, etc... do I need to buy anything else (new valves, lifters) for these heads or will I just use the parts on the stock heads?
3. What kind of gains can I expect?
Thanks.
Chris
TSP Heads
The specs on the MS3 Cam: 237/242 .603"/.609" 113 LSA
3 questions:
1. Will the MS3 Cam fit these heads without flycutting the pistons; is this a bolt-on with no modification required (02 Z06)?
2. Since I already have the cam kit with the PRC Gold Springs, hardened pushrods, retainers, keepers, etc... do I need to buy anything else (new valves, lifters) for these heads or will I just use the parts on the stock heads?
3. What kind of gains can I expect?
Thanks.
Chris
06-01-2006, 12:56 AM
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Im sure somebody will answer this, but if you have real questions-concerns the best people to answer this is they guys at tsp, jon is a good guy and will gladly answer any questions you have. Oh while your in there might as well do new lifters and injectors. "Gains" since you have a 02 z06 id guess youd see somewhere between 75hp to 90hp increase prob more with proper tuning.
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06-01-2006, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by pianoman90
I have the MS3 Cam Kit with the PRC Gold Springs (uninstalled) and I was looking at some heads from TSP, with the Competition CNC Valve Job:
TSP Heads
The specs on the MS3 Cam: 237/242 .603"/.609" 113 LSA
3 questions:
1. Will the MS3 Cam fit these heads without flycutting the pistons; is this a bolt-on with no modification required (02 Z06)?
YES, with stock valves, unmilled and stock gaskets.
2. Since I already have the cam kit with the PRC Gold Springs, hardened pushrods, retainers, keepers, etc... do I need to buy anything else (new valves, lifters) for these heads or will I just use the parts on the stock heads?
Lifters would be a plus since the heads are off. Either stock or Comp 850-16
3. What kind of gains can I expect?
Properly tuned anywhere from 30>40+ rwhp
Thanks.
Chris
TSP Heads
The specs on the MS3 Cam: 237/242 .603"/.609" 113 LSA
3 questions:
1. Will the MS3 Cam fit these heads without flycutting the pistons; is this a bolt-on with no modification required (02 Z06)?
YES, with stock valves, unmilled and stock gaskets.
2. Since I already have the cam kit with the PRC Gold Springs, hardened pushrods, retainers, keepers, etc... do I need to buy anything else (new valves, lifters) for these heads or will I just use the parts on the stock heads?
Lifters would be a plus since the heads are off. Either stock or Comp 850-16
3. What kind of gains can I expect?
Properly tuned anywhere from 30>40+ rwhp
Thanks.
Chris
06-01-2006, 04:58 AM
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so your saying with the tsp ls6 ported heads with comp valve job and the ms3 hes only goin to see 30-40 rwhp with a proper tune?? That sounds awefully low, maybe with the ms3 and a proper tune hed see that. id add another 30 hp or more with the heads.
06-01-2006, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slowls1
so your saying with the tsp ls6 ported heads with comp valve job and the ms3 hes only goin to see 30-40 rwhp with a proper tune?? That sounds awefully low, maybe with the ms3 and a proper tune hed see that. id add another 30 hp or more with the heads.
Pianoman90. with MS3, heads, and tuned you should be over than +410 rwhp.
I think PREDATOR-Z has answer your questions very well.
06-01-2006, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slowls1
so your saying with the tsp ls6 ported heads with comp valve job and the ms3 hes only goin to see 30-40 rwhp with a proper tune?? That sounds awefully low, maybe with the ms3 and a proper tune hed see that. id add another 30 hp or more with the heads.
30>40+ rwhp tuned (give or take a few)
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
No, I'm saying that adding heads stage 1 to his cam only setup will see that much
30>40+ rwhp tuned (give or take a few)
30>40+ rwhp tuned (give or take a few)
06-01-2006, 01:18 PM
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Add that 30-40hp from the heads to the 40-50 from the cam and a good tune and your sitting at 70-90 more hp. I believe I read a post TSP made a while back about how they could bump up the compression on those heads some without sacrificing PV clearance with the MS3 cam. They also have a new smaller sized, higher lift cam (MS4??) matched with their PRC LS6 heads with higher compression that made 460/400+ in a 6.0L.
I would def. do some lifters and injectors while you are in there-get it all done and tuned once.
BTW it's nice seeing people actually MODIFY their Corvettes
I would def. do some lifters and injectors while you are in there-get it all done and tuned once.
BTW it's nice seeing people actually MODIFY their Corvettes
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I am doing the same exact heads/cam setup in my brand new TSP Forged 347ci engine that I am assembling right now. I won't have numbers any time soon but I expect around 450rwhp with everything I have below. Should be a nasty setup 
I suggest new lifters, OEM or aftermarket. Your springs and harden pushrods are fine.
I suggest new lifters, OEM or aftermarket. Your springs and harden pushrods are fine.
