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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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I am mocking up a front mount turbonetics t-70 with
.96 ar exhaust . It's going to be completely stock 5.3 with 2-1/2 "crossover . My question is while removing the 862 heads to install MLS gaskets and head studs . Would I benefit by going with a set of good stock 853 heads from an old ls1 of mine ? I plan on trying to run around 10 psi . Does the 2" valve and drop in compression help ? The SONOMA is light weight . So I think a little power loss off boost won't matter much to me . Thanks
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Is that turbo really too small ! Turbo 350 3000 convertor and 275 rear gear ?
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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my vote leave the 862s
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Originally Posted by Stuffs
my vote leave the 862s
That's what I think I'm going to do .
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Leave the 862's....they will work fine for the setup. People have had good success with the heads. How much power are you trying to make at the end of the day?
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Originally Posted by 2muchboostNY
Leave the 862's....they will work fine for the setup. People have had good success with the heads. How much power are you trying to make at the end of the day?
Mid 500
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I got the turbo in a trade for my long tubes . And the 5.3 is completely stock . So for now I was hoping to use that turbo . With a 3" air to air intercooler . With around 12 # . Then down the road step up to forged rods and Pistons with other work like port work , custom grind and bigger t4 turbo .
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Yeah for those power goals I would not change heads at all. Check out some stuff that Denmah has done with a completely stock 5.3.
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Yeah for those power goals I would not change heads at all. Check out some stuff that Denmah has done with a completely stock 5.3.
Really appreciate it !
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No prob....GL on the build.
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ill jump in and say stock heads also, i did 700whp with pumpgas on a SBE 5.3 and 862 heads and foot braked a lazy 9.68 @145 in a full weight fairmont street car 3600+lbs
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ill jump in and say stock heads also, i did 700whp with pumpgas on a SBE 5.3 and 862 heads and foot braked a lazy 9.68 @145 in a full weight fairmont street car 3600+lbs
That's IMPRESSIVE ! And sounds like a heck of a ride !
Really Greatful for the Help !!!
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ill jump in and say stock heads also, i did 700whp with pumpgas on a SBE 5.3 and 862 heads and foot braked a lazy 9.68 @145 in a full weight fairmont street car 3600+lbs
Which turbo and cam was that?
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