Head Help...
I would get TSP 5.3 stage 2.5 heads 1200.00 and they come with good springs. Better heads then the 5.3 cost alot more. I would also get a smaller cam. You can get it all from TSP. Bigger cam less low end torque more top end HP. You can get it as a package from TSP and it will be cheeper.
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I agree with yellowtoy, go with a set of proven CNC'd stock castings and add a smaller cam that will maximize your DCR. With the cam you are leaning towards, you will have to flycut the pistons to get enough p/v clearance to enable you to mill the heads enough to get your DCR back up to where it needs to be for a streetable (not lazy) street car. A cam with less duration will maintain the DCR better without requiring you to raise the SCR through the roof, while also providing more p/v clearance to begin with. At least this is the path I am planning, I will post results once it becomes a reality.
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Originally Posted by CaMaRo67RS355
i guess im looking for around 430 ish to the wheels with the head and cam swap is that possible maintaining streetability?
My car made 420 RWHP / 390 RWTQ with a set of Livernois CNC Stage 1 LS6 Heads. This was with a small 224/228 114 cam, Longtubes, O/R X-pipe, stock Z06 Catback, and LS6 Intake. I was extremely happy with the results and drivability was perfect. I went from running 13.4 @ 104 with a catback to 12.3 @ 119 with those mods on street tires.
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i just want to be able to drive it on the street. im not worried about it surging too much i mean ill have a 4.10 to pull it. i just know i want power and good sounding cam.
