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wanted to see how much i can mill my 5.3 heads with a -6cc piston.
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no deals....thanks anyways...help....
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What kind of lsa icl? There is some that will be more than enough help but I am sure they have not seen your post yet, just give it time.
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i know that safelly tou can mill them about .050 with out clearence problems , such as intake manifold and power steering bracket , mine are milled .050 , the only thing you will have to change push rods for some smaller ones !
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.060 is the most you can go before the geometry gets thrown off. 1cc is about .007 off the head.
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i know that safelly tou can mill them about .050 with out clearence problems , such as intake manifold and power steering bracket , mine are milled .050 , the only thing you will have to change push rods for some smaller ones !
sounds good rite on. just trying to get the most comp. out of my motor..whats the thickness of your gasket?
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
.060 is the most you can go before the geometry gets thrown off. 1cc is about .007 off the head.
same question here thickness of head gasket with those badboys milled.060
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What kind of lsa icl? There is some that will be more than enough help but I am sure they have not seen your post yet, just give it time.
lsa on cam rite..cam is geting specked for me now..but it should be on a 108..for the super vic and carb setup im going with
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Let me rephrase that. .060 should be the biggest difference from stock. That includes the amount off the heads and the difference in gasket.
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
Let me rephrase that. .060 should be the biggest difference from stock. That includes the amount off the heads and the difference in gasket.
ok thanks on that ill keep that in mind
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