Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

PVC questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 01:50 PM
  #1  
pichee24's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: Alton, IL
Default PVC questions

heres the deal, been thinking about doing a cam swap again and know how gay it is to change springs in the car, so im considering doing heads at the same time this time.

-can get a set of 317s with 17k on them for $150....and have them milled .030 for cheap!

-228r cam on 112lsa

will this work, i dont know how much clearance these cams have on stock heads but im losing .030 from milling the heads...just wanted to ask some people who may have tried/or know more about it than me.

-before i get ripped for not buying 243s im building on a tight budget, lol!

thanks in advance
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 03:33 PM
  #2  
01ssreda4's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (96)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 89
From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Default

I personally would bother with putting the 317s on. Get the crane tool for in-car spring changes.
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2010 | 09:26 PM
  #3  
pichee24's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: Alton, IL
Default

they wouldnt be noticable difference from a stock 241 head? i know there are almost identical flow numbers to a 243, and milled .030 would be 66cc chambers and it would be pretty close to a 243....so for 150$ it wouldnt be worth it???
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:04 AM
  #4  
Always2Slow's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 639
Likes: 1
Default

Its more than just flow numbers with 243s its about compression as well to get the motor static compression over 11 to 1
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:20 AM
  #5  
01ssreda4's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (96)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 89
From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Default

Add head gaskets and head bolts to your list of expenses
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 01:56 PM
  #6  
pichee24's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: Alton, IL
Default

have head studs, and gaskets already....with the 317s milled .030 its gonna bump the compression back up to almost a 243 range....? am i wrong?
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 01:58 PM
  #7  
pichee24's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: Alton, IL
Default

and if anyone knows the answer to my original question of PTV clearance on the 228r/317 milled .030 combo please chime in. thanks, and ss thanks for the imput, im not trying to argue with you, i appreciate your responses im just trying to find a cheaper way to gain hp. thanks.
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 07:41 PM
  #8  
01ssreda4's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (96)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 89
From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Default

You should have plenty of PTV clearance anyway you go with that cam. The chambers on the 317 heads are like 72cc. Standard LS1 head is like 67cc and the 243s are around 63cc IIRC. It takes quite a bit of milling to drop the minimum of 5ccs you are wanting, but actually the heads are close to 8-10ccs bigger the the 243 variety. When its all said and done I think you'd be better just keeping what you got and saving your $150.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:47 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE