Have TEA 5.3L heads-what FMS cam to run?
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Have TEA 5.3L heads-what FMS cam to run?
I got a F13 cam during Futral's sale not long ago, and recently decided to go ahead and buy some heads. I am getting TEA stage 1.5 5.3L heads. Would you guys recommend upgrading the cam to the F14 or F15? I know guys have had good luck with the F13 and these heads, but I can't find to many with an F14 or F15 with these heads. Gomer has the F15, but he has slightly better heads. Any opinions?
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Off topic, but I will help you out. I talked to Futral about this, they recommended a MAX mill of .010" Now, there are some guys on here that have milled more and it works. I ordered my heads with a flat mill (ie 0 mill), but I am going with cometic .045 gaskets. Futral recommended a P/V clearance of 0.100 on intake and exhaust, but they said you could go down to 0.080 on the exhaust. PM me if you want more details.
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Our latest 1.5 has about .015 more piston to valve clearence than our last 1.5 head.
However when going with a large cam PtoV must always be checked.
I doubt there is 5 hp between the two cams so I would just run what you have.
However when going with a large cam PtoV must always be checked.
I doubt there is 5 hp between the two cams so I would just run what you have.
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Originally Posted by BrentB@TEA
Our latest 1.5 has about .015 more piston to valve clearence than our last 1.5 head.
However when going with a large cam PtoV must always be checked.
I doubt there is 5 hp between the two cams so I would just run what you have.
However when going with a large cam PtoV must always be checked.
I doubt there is 5 hp between the two cams so I would just run what you have.