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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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So I am installing the PRC 227's to go along with the MS4 already in the car. I measured for pushrod length today and its good kinda between 12 and 12.5 turns. so if I go with the 12.5 thats a length of 7.425 before the preload. Just thought that seemed kinda long. What liength pushrods are others running with these heads? I will call TSP tomorrow hopefully. what preload should be ran with these also? Thanks
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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^ IIRC, stock is 7.5. So that may be right on the money. My buddy is running 7.350's on his MS4 also. Depends on your head gasket too.

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If you feel like doing some side reading.. i got my info from here. (this page has PR sizing info)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...preload-5.html
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As stated, the 227's have a thicker deck. A .1 longer pushrod is needed. So 7.5 is spot on.
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ok well that make me feel better. I got a little worried when the 7.4's that I ran with the PRC LS6's were way too short. Good thing I measured. lol Thanks for the info guys
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Yup, preload for ls1 lifters is .05-.08.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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I have the 237s, but I would think the deck is the same. I tried 7.45, giving me .045 preload. I went up to a 7.5 for a preload of ~.075 with LS7 lifters.
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ok sounds like a 7.5 is about standard with these heads then. I got busy at work today and didnt get a lunch break to give TSP a call. Maybe tomorrow
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Those heads will require a longer pushrod. Depending on milling options, you should need 7.450-7.500. From what you are seeing you are correct. Let us know when you're ready for them and we'll get you fixed up!

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Let us know how those thing run! I've been building them like crazy lately & they're always making some big hp! That without a doubt is the best all around cylinder head for the LS1/LS2 cathedral cars.
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will do. Gonna be a bit before I am all done. Its a slow build for me lol
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Originally Posted by Jason 98 TA
Let us know how those thing run! I've been building them like crazy lately & they're always making some big hp! That without a doubt is the best all around cylinder head for the LS1/LS2 cathedral cars.
you think these will gain over my TFS215s...

Wondering if you have results you can share to prove that statement...not doubting but I have seen only average results from the PRC215s...

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