BobDoLe

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i really like my TSP 228R cam and stage 2.5 5.3 heads setup, but i think the years of spinning the stock bottom end to 7k finally caught up with me. not 100% sure, but the sound its making is probably pointing to spun rod bearing. i'm planning to take it to a shop to get work done on it and they'll send the engine out to a reputable shop that builds a lot of race motors.
i'm mostly looking for opinions and ideas from people who have done rebuilds. all options seem pretty expensive, so i want to make sure i do it right the first time around.

i can't go too nuts because i live in CA where everything is illegal. i got a smog hookup, but mods can't be so obvious that a cop feels he needs to pull me over. so far, the 228R 114LSA (with cats and mufflers) seems OK as i've idled next to cops at stop lights without getting a second glance.

i contacted TSP and they suggested 383 stroker with their torquer v2 (232/234 .595"/.598") should be relatively mild and give more power/torque. i'm considering this, but am open to other ideas due to cost.

so what do you guys recommend?

would buying a preassembled shortblock from somewhere be cheaper? (assuming i reuse the prc stage 2.5 5.3 heads heads)

Blackpanther99

iTrader: (8)

Torquer V2 is a great cam, i think it might be a lil too loud if you daily drive the car. Regardless of that its a great cam.

garygnu

what would shipping cost be for a short block to you ?I say use your current block to build a 383 ls short block .buy a good rotating assembly from vender on this forum.

Kingc8r

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I DD a MS3 cam and never had issues with cops in Ca. I had a cutout too. 383 is your option with a 346 LS1 block. I'd give Ed Curtis, Geoff @ EPS, Martin @ Tick or Brian Tooley of BTR a call and see what they'd recommend.

If you have a smog hookup it shouldn't matter and I'd do the most I could afford. Running a good CB that is tame helps a lot. My Hooker Aerochamber tamed the MS3 quite a bit but still sounded good.

BobDoLe

iTrader: (11)

if i go 383 with torquer v2, should the prc stage 2.5 5.3 heads be swapped out for something else?

HCI2000SS

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I run those heads with a cam similar to the MS3 on a 370 ci 6.0 and it runs hard for what it is. Op have you checked out Thompson Motorsports? If not I highly recommend that you do. After tons of shopping around I found them to be the best overall deal

ThrelkeldsZ

Do you mind pm'n me what you paid for the 370.

BobDoLe

iTrader: (11)

i'll look into that - thanks

thompson

iTrader: (4)

We have some excellent options in all variations for the LS platform, give us a call if we can help in any way.

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