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Old May 7, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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I'm doing a lq9 swap in my 01 trans am , I am planning on putting ported and polished 243 heads with .041 mls head gaskets , cutsom grind cam ( 238,242 ( .610-.612 lift) ls6 intake , stock throttle body and full bolt ons , 3600 stall and 410 gears ......2 questions will I have good piston /valve clearance without fly cutting ?? And has anybody got a build like this and what kind of numbers did yall get ?? Thanks in advance
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Old May 7, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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You will definitely need to check ptv with .041,it's gonna be close,better safe
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Old May 7, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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Mine is similar but with PRC stage2.5/5.3 heads and a 6 speed. I'll let you know my numbers this Saturday, so i can finally see what it puts down
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Old May 8, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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I plan on checking valve clearance I was just trying to get a heads up , thanks tho...hell yes look forward to hearing what your car makes , thanks man
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I would bet you need to clearance for it.You'll leave atleast 25+off the final # with that intake but it's always nice to know you have more to gain with bolt on mods,very good base you have though,should be pleased with the
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