Im going to be getting some PP stage II heads pretty soon just wondering if i should get 5.3s or 5.7s, how much do the 5.3s raise compression?
Also too should i get the heads milled as well? if so what length pushrods should i get?

Im also going to match these with a TR 230/224 or the TR 227/224? Anyone have any pros/ cons of either for this combo?

Thanks for the wisdom in advance
Wade

 

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Are you dead set on PP heads or are you open to alternatives?

 

I would go with the PP 5.3's. I just put them on (see my other thread on the specs) The CR will be 10.7. You should'nt have any P/V issues with those cams. U can use stock length pushrods if I'm not mistaken. Good luck!!

 

I like PP for the price but open to suggestions/ combo it will be a daily driver but i can handle it if the cam is a little much.
thanks for the quick reply

 

5.3's over 5.7's IMO

Depending on how much is milled off the heads a 7.35 push rod might be required.

 

thanks mike ,
what about milling though?

 

I know Texas Speed has the 231/237 cam. I know that cam works great with the PP heads.

 

The TEA 5.3 Stage 1.5's are an excellent alternative and with hand touch ups more potential. The TEA's also make excellent torque. With a customer 224 cam that's very driveable, my set up with the oldest version of TEA head makes 390rwtq at 4,000 rpm. Peak numbers are in sig.

Maybe Damian can comment about his new TEA 1.5's and Futral cam that make a good bit more low end torque than my set up does.

I suggest talking with Brian at TEA before making your final decision on which heads to purchase.

 

what about a reverse split with those heads good/bad?

 

With good tuning you should be able to pretty much run any cam you want.

 

Are you planning to run the LS6 intake or upgrade later to an LSX intake?

The LSX might not need a reverse split cam like the LS6 sometimes does.

 

We made 443 rwhp on stock 10.1:1 comp ratio 5.7 LS1 heads...

 

Thanks Black Bird just trying to find a good combo im looking for 410-430 at the wheels. My main reason for PP was price and i have seen many with good numbers with these heads.

 

I have an 01 so LS6 intake factory as for tuning i need to find someone good in DFW TX area
Mikey, which heads and cam were used?

 

Call TSP and talk to Jason. I think they have two guys there locally that are making over 440rwhp with the 5.3's and a TSP231/237 cam. They can also fix you up with tuning, either inhouse or via mailorder. They did my tune thru the mail and it has worked out really well. There really isn't that much of a performance difference between the 5.3's and 5.7's. If you are buying, might as well get the 5.3's for a little extra compression, they cost the same money as the 5.7's. Also, I'm pretty sure TSP has a killer "combo" package that gets you the heads, cam, and other must have items for your install for a damn good price.

 

Thanks gomer,
Locally where in Houston? or DFW?
Ill give Jason a call soon.
Thanks for all the advice everyone.
Hows that Spec Stage III working out gomer?
Wade

 

Nevermind i see they are near Lubbock.

 

It was a 230/230/112 XE-R Comp. Testing was through the muffler, no UD pulley, stock TB. We are testing a 224/224/112 this week. We also did another set with FLP headers, cats, 12 bolt and it put down 430 rwhp. Again, no UD pulley, stock TB. A 2002 A4 did 421 unlocked. All with the 230 cam, stock CR.

 

These were the PP stage 2 5.7s?