MS3 PRC LS6 2.5 PTV Issues
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MS3 PRC LS6 2.5 PTV Issues
I'm running a stock block 2001 LS1 with an MS3 112 LSA cam, PRC LS6 2.5 heads (bought new from TSP), stock head gaskets, 7.4 pushrods, ls7 lifters. I got the car on the dyno and it made ~440whp but towards the end of the session the motor let loose. I tore everything down and every intake valve hit their respective piston. #1 suffered the worse of it and that valve was completely bent. I sent the heads back to TSP to be redone and I decided to clay the motor this time around (kicking myself for not doing that the first time around) and confirmed I have no PTV clearance. TSP has reassured me that this setup should not have any PTV issues. Has anyone had similar issues? Does this setup require flycutting? Before you ask, yes, timing is correct. I clayed it three times with similar results. I intend on giving TSP a call when they open back up and they have been great with support but Im getting a little frustrated with this setup.
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I also verified/measured this morning that the push rods are indeed 7.4".
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If you have no exhaust clearance either, I find it unusual that it didn’t bend any exhaust valves. Your pushrod length won’t have any effect on piston to valve clearance dynamically, but if you’re not using solid lifters when checking it, your results may very well be skewed. Either way, you don’t have enough. The heads have most likely been milled a bunch.
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Get yourself a degree wheel, a dial indicator, an adjustable PR length checking tool and some light weight checking springs. You'll also need to make yourself some LS solid lifters but your closest P-V on the intake should be around +/- 10 degrees ATDC and your exhaust valve +/- 10° BTDC.
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Might want to verify if the heads have been milled. A set of non-milled heads generally measure 1.625" from the mating surface of the head to the flats on the lower bolt holes.
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Don’t really need the Comp socket, but man you will be glad you bought it when you have to try to go back a degree and the stupid damper bolt loosens up.
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[QUOTE=Che70velle;20364175]Don’t really need the Comp socket, but man you will be glad you bought it when you have to try to go back a degree and the stupid damper bolt loosens up
Been there and done that...LOL
[QUOTE=blueshark123;20364163]I measured 1.613"
Those aren't heavily milled at all so as of now everything points to verifying how the cam was installed and does it match the cam card.
Been there and done that...LOL
[QUOTE=blueshark123;20364163]I measured 1.613"
Those aren't heavily milled at all so as of now everything points to verifying how the cam was installed and does it match the cam card.
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I agree..012 is barely more than a good cleanup surfacing. As said above, degree that cam...
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So the socket doesn't work with an oil pump installed so that was a waste but I have readings:
Exhaust BTDC 20 degrees: .240"; 15 degrees: .190"; 10 degrees .150"; 5 degrees .140"
Intake ATDC 5 degrees .125"; 10 degrees .100"; 15 degrees; .086"; 20 degrees .090"
Everything checks out. Going to put it all back together and let her rip. Thanks for the guidance!
Exhaust BTDC 20 degrees: .240"; 15 degrees: .190"; 10 degrees .150"; 5 degrees .140"
Intake ATDC 5 degrees .125"; 10 degrees .100"; 15 degrees; .086"; 20 degrees .090"
Everything checks out. Going to put it all back together and let her rip. Thanks for the guidance!