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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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i have a set of prc 220cc 5.3L stage 2.5 cnc ported heads, and a torquer v3 camshaft. Now my question is can i use the stock size head gasket or do i need to get a thicker one? if i need a thicker one how thick should i get it? also what would be a good brand to go with? come on chime in guys and help me on this one
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Why would you need a thicker gasket?
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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@ questions:
1- are the valves sunk in the heads?
2- What LSA/ICL is the cam?
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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And are the heads milled?
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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yes, the valves are sunk in the heads. The LSA is 112. The heads are not milled, but i hear in order to optimize the setup i should get them milled. Is this true, and if so how much should i get them milled. Thanks guys
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I would leave them the way they are. You'll have raised comprssion as it is with the smaller chambers. I went with prc 2.5's my first time around, never had them milled and put up real good hp and torque numbers. 410hp 385tq on a mustang dyno.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by onebadZ28
yes, the valves are sunk in the heads. The LSA is 112. The heads are not milled, but i hear in order to optimize the setup i should get them milled. Is this true, and if so how much should i get them milled. Thanks guys
I agree with Blanco, if you mill, you flycut.
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