pushrod length with TSP 5.3L heads
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pushrod length with TSP 5.3L heads I will be using a TR 224-112 cam, TSP 2.5 5.3L heads, new stock LS1/LS6 lifters, stock rocker, etc. I will be using the stock GM head gaskets. TSP recommended 7.4's while Patrick said he would probably do the 7.425's. What do you guys think?
I am not sure if one is easier on the valvetrain or if one will keep it quieter?
I am not sure if one is easier on the valvetrain or if one will keep it quieter?
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I am using new ARP head bolts, not studs. I am not sure what you are asking in terms of the block or the head? I honestly didn't know the headbolts varied. I am using them on a 2000 Z28 if that matters any.
GM perf parts lists 2 head bolt kits for LS1:
1997-2003 long style #12498545
2004 & up short style #17800568
So if block is 00 and heads are 05, which to use?
P.S. I see where ARP also list 2 different numbers.
1997-2003 long style #12498545
2004 & up short style #17800568
So if block is 00 and heads are 05, which to use?
P.S. I see where ARP also list 2 different numbers.
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wondering why you didn't have them milled? I would at least do .010 or .015 for more compression
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
Both will work, the 7.425 will add .015 preload and make things a little qieter.
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Depending on the size of his cam he might not of had a choice to mill lol. If the block is a 2000 you have the long bolts. 2004 is when GM changed the blocks where they have all short bolts.
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I have a TR224 cam on the way. I am using the TSP 5.3 L heads as well. They recommended that I did not mill them. I probably could have had them do it but I just went with what they recommended.
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maybe i didn't make it clear in the first post. i am sure i would have room to mill. i just went with what TSP said. so you are thinking 7.425 with the 5.3L heads and a TR224 cam using stock GM gaskets?
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Originally Posted by cals400ex
maybe i didn't make it clear in the first post. i am sure i would have room to mill. i just went with what TSP said. so you are thinking 7.425 with the 5.3L heads and a TR224 cam using stock GM gaskets?
7.400 will work but a bit noisier (less preload)
