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Old 09-21-2009, 07:22 PM
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I need suggestions for heads given my setup. This is for a 98 C5 6 speed. I'd like to stay around $1,500 or less. I'm looking for power under already have spings/pushrods. Whats the next step up from LS6 heads? Patriot, PRC? Should I just get the LS6 heads? Also, my friend doing the install has LS7 lifters, is there any benefit of using these in my car?

Mods:
Texas Speed 228R 114LSA Camshaft
PRC Platinum Double Springs
Hardened 7.40” Chromoly Pushrods
LS6 Intake Manifold
BBK 80MM Throttle Body
ProFlow+ Cold Air Induction
Breathless Performance Increase MAF Sensor
HighFlow 172 Thermostat/Housing
Throttle Body Water Bypass
TPIS Long Tube Headers
Pro Flow X-Pipe & High Flow Catalytic Converters
B&B Tri Flow Sport Mufflers
Racetronix Boost-A-Pump
LS2 Oil Pump
Timinig Chain
Catch can
3.90 Rear Hardened Axle Seals/Gears
Z06 Clutch
Throw Out Bearing
Clutch Master Cylinder
Hurst Short Throw Shifter
Old 09-21-2009, 07:37 PM
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I hade same setup and I went with PRC stg2.5 5.3l heads. My car pulled great with the 228 cam but made a tremendous improvement with the heads, I had it for a couple years and just built a forged motor and have since put those heads in new motor with MS3 cam. You can use the 228 cam and 5.3 heads and stock head gasket thickness with no clearence issues. Personally I think the 228R, the 231/237, and the MS3 cam are all great canadites for the PRC 5.3 heads.
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Those 5.3's are sounding pretty good. What's the pros/cons of these vs. the ls6 2.5s?
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Buy some used afr heads. I'm running afr 205 with a 228 cam and it's a solid runner.




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