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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Default Heads to match TSP 228R?
I dont have a lot of knowledge when it comes to choosing a set of heads to mostly benefit the cam. Recently installed the TSP 228R 112LSA. What would be a good set of heads to go with to get the most benefit out of them? I am on a bit of a budget so please keep that in mind! Thanks for your input!
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Interesting approach. Is this a LS1 motor? What exhaust and intake system will be used?
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Try the 5.3L ported heads or some ported 243 castings. Even some stock 243 castings would be a good start.
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You can get some stock 243's for a pretty good price, unless of course you can afford some ported heads.
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Interesting approach. Is this a LS1 motor? What exhaust and intake system will be used?
just curious as to why its an interesting approach...

yes it's an LS1, and i currently have LT's, 3" ORY (no cats) and a flowmaster. I really want a FAST 92/92 or 90/90 however, i'm probably going to have to budget myself on that as well and stick with the LS6 for the time being.

the 243's is what i was thinking as well. Best bang for the buck. Hopefully i can find a set of ported 243's though!
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Take a look at the PRC line of heads! We have ported 5.3l and ported LS6 heads for a pretty affordable price. Our Stg 1.0 LS6 heads would be a good choice for this type of setup.
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let me know what you end up doing on that set up, im looking to go with that same cam in the future and id like to know what kinda power you make after the heads.
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I am running the 228R and the Stage1 PRC 243s. I just made 402hp and 380ft lbs. to the wheels with 90deg air temps.
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How do u like the 228r Im going to be ording mine at the end of the month but I'm going with a 110 lsa I had called them to see if could be done since I wanted a very choppy idle
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243/799 stock heads for $400.do a valve seat leak test.you will need good springs and head swap kit, $250 more.look at the TSP heads and head swap kit if you can push your budget.
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