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Default Torquer V2 cam want heads to raise compression
I have a Torquer V2 cam (232/234, .595"/.598") with all supporting mods. I want a set of heads that will raise my compression ratio and flow better of course. I am thinking about buying a set of 243's and milling them down, but I'm not sure how much milling can be done before I have to worry about piston to valve clearance issues. I would like to keep my budget around $1500. Let me hear any incite on other heads that work well with this cam.
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Have you thought about TSP's PRC 2.5 5.3L heads?...This would be a pretty good head for that cam...I sure there are plenty of graphs posted up with this combo...

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Have you thought about TSP's PRC 2.5 5.3L heads?...This would be a pretty good head for that cam...I sure there are plenty of graphs posted up with this combo...

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These are definitely some heads I am considering as well.
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5.3 heads milled .030 with a .040 head gasket should be around 11.5 or less. I ran that with my 232/234 cam and made 450/400
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5.3 heads milled .030 with a .040 head gasket should be around 11.5 or less. I ran that with my 232/234 cam and made 450/400
You had no piston to valve clearance issues? Because that is exactly what I'm looking for... more info on anything else done to the heads.
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Another vote for PRC stage 2.5 5.3 heads. Seems like they're exactly what you're looking for, and in your budget.
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I guess my real question is, how far can I mill down either the 5.3 heads or LS6 heads before I run into valve clearance issues?
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Originally Posted by Pwebbz28
5.3 heads milled .030 with a .040 head gasket should be around 11.5 or less. I ran that with my 232/234 cam and made 450/400

I really don't think so if they are 2.02/ 1.57 valve 5.3 heads...... I run a cam slightly smaller and had to run unmilled with MLS gaskets to safely clear......
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Ahhh yes i had forged pistons with reliefs. No big deal just flycut yours if need be.
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I running the same cam with 243s milled .028" and cometic .040" gaskets. My PTV clearance was .090" IIRC.
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I running the same cam with 243s milled .028" and cometic .040" gaskets. My PTV clearance was .090" IIRC.
Thank you, that info helps alot!
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Ahhh yes i had forged pistons with reliefs. No big deal just flycut yours if need be.
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I believe TSP will recess the valves on the 5.3 stg 2.5's to give more clearance on big cams. Give them a call to see what they recommend.
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Matt @ Texas Speed told me 62cc LS6 heads would safely clear with the Torquer v2, which is what I went with. These should net me 11:1. You could probably go less....but this was a "safe" figure.
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There's a thread where a guy ran the same cam and all the bolt-ons. The 5.3L heads netted him some pretty nice power! Not bad gains at all for a little over $1100!
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