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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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so im picking up either a 224/224 583" lift cam or 228/228 583" lift cam both on 112 lsa, but im having a hard time choosing heads. will be from texas speed, and im stuck between the three listed below, mainly because i have no clue which of these is the best, to go stage one or two, and my other question, this will not be a blower car for a very long time so should i raise compression to increase torque? after choosing a head what should i mill them to?

Precision Race Components 5.3L Stage 2.5 Cylinder Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With Stainless Steel 2.02" Intake Valves, 1.575" Exhaust Valves

Precision Race Components LS6 64cc Stage 1.0 Cylinder Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With GM Factory 2.00" Intake Valves, 1.55" Exhaust Valves, & LS6 Factory Valvetrain.

Precision Race Components LS6 64cc Stage 2.5 Cylinder Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With Stainless Steel 2.02" Intake Valves, 1.57" Exhaust Valves

Precision Race Components LQ9/6.0L 72c Stage 1.0 Cylinder Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With GM Factory 2.00" Intake Valves, 1.55" Exhaust Valves, & LS6 Factory Valvetrain.

Precision Race Components LQ9/6.0L 72cc Stage 2.5 Cylinder Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With Stainless Steel 2.02" Intake Valves, 1.57" Exhaust Valves
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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dont take this the wrong way but did you try and talk to anyone from texas speed yet? they could propbably give you better insight as to what you need. theyre open till six midwestern time so if youre east coast you can probably still get a hold of them.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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trust me i shot em an email before i posted. there probably really busy tho so im not surprised they didnt have time
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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Heads, compression and Cam all work together to improve air into the cylinder, and spent gas out. The configuration of the cam, heads, and compression should be coordinated and in synch. I strongly suggest you speak to Texas Speed or someone in the know to help you "package" this mod. Throwing parts at it will not get you the best results.
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