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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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wanting to raise comp.on lq9 with manley flattops with valve reliefs,stock stroke crank,stock length rod,unmilled ported 241's.cam is elgin 238/242-598/598,1.75 rockers.how much can i safely mill or how thin of a headgasket can i use? would like a alternate cam choice also,looking for 450 rwhp na,i also have a 75-150 shot to put on later.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:14 AM
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You can mill upto .100+, you just gotta make sure whatever you do, that your p to v clearances are good.. Get your pr lengths in order.. Just don't forget that when you mill your heads you have to work out the issue with intake alignment
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:33 AM
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Id mock the motor up and clay the heads to see how much ptv you have now, then mill to keep your ptv safe
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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i also have a set of stock 799 heads off of a late model 5.3,would they work as is with a good set of springs?also considering a ms3 or a trick flow 238/242.
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They'd be a def upgrade over the 241's as the 799 is the same as a 243 ls6 head., throw a nice clean up mill on it, and have at it..
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