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Old 02-07-2007, 09:26 PM
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Is it possible to run TEA 5.3 stage 1.5 heads with the G5X3 cam and NOT have to flycut?? I have read good things about their heads so do yall think this will be a good set up on a 02 MN6 vette ?
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Flycutting isnt that bad, and the gains are worth it to optimize your set up.
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By the way, what LSA will this cam be on, thats an important bit of info.
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Its on a 114 LSA...Ive already got the cam in the car just looking for some heads now
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Also depends on if the heads are milled, and what size gasket you will be running. What size are those valves?

I notched my pistons. Not hard at all.
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Well should they be milled and to what specs. and what size gasket and valves? I mean I will flycut but want to avoid it if all possible. Thanks guys
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Originally Posted by 02blackbeauty19
Well should they be milled and to what specs. and what size gasket and valves? I mean I will flycut but want to avoid it if all possible. Thanks guys
Just call LGM and tell them your head specs. they should know what would be safe, when you are pushin it, and when you have to flycut.

Not hard, here is a pic of mine almost ready. I did smooth the cut down, just incase anyone starts askin.

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Is that the original motor in the car? To say its a 99 that came with graphite gaskets, you really got the deck clean.
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
Is that the original motor in the car? To say its a 99 that came with graphite gaskets, you really got the deck clean.
Yea, it is the stock motor with 99K miles on it when I did the top end rebuild.. I first used one of those 3M round brissel pad things you put on the end of your drill, you can get it at the auto store. Then used that dark red scotch brite to top it off..

I rented LGM's dummy head to nothch the pistons.. Very straight and easy to do if you decide to do it.
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Originally Posted by waterbug1999
I rented LGM's dummy head to nothch the pistons.. Very straight and easy to do if you decide to do it.
Yeah, I dont even have a motor in my car right now
Sure whatever pistons I use will already have valve reliefs.




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