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Nov 1, 2017 | 01:27 AM

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Putting new heads need advice

I am doing heads on my ls1 and want to know what head gasket to use and push rod.heads are 241 prc cut down to .30 and cam is a ms3 will I have to check valve clearance or I'll be good.thanks

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Nov 1, 2017 | 01:33 AM

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Do you mean milled .030"?
Cut down to .30 means nothing.

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Nov 1, 2017 | 01:35 AM

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Yes milled

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I would most definitely check for PTV with that cam and milled heads, and measure for pushrod length.

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Unless you have the valves recessed or use a thicker gasket....

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Very unlikely this combo will provide acceptable ptv measurements. Even with stock unmilled heads, the MS3'S PTV has only been described as adequate.

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So I'll have to measure to know the push rod length to.
whats the best gasket to use?

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So I'll have to measure to know the push rod length to.
whats the best gasket to use?

Reg gm or thicker cometic if necessary

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