5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok?
06-09-2003, 09:19 AM
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5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? What do you guys think will I be ok with this set up or is the cam too large requiring fly cutting?
06-09-2003, 09:59 AM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? With that much milling you're going to definately have to check that....... not a good idea to guess. I ran a 230 dur. cam but I could only mill .015 off the deck to clear..... you most likely will need to flycut, but definately check first.
06-09-2003, 08:39 PM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? I would definately check, it will also depend on what size valves you run. If you're going to run stock heads, or stock valved ported heads .030 should be fine. Anything bigger, and I would check.
FWIW, I am running .025 off my 5.3L heads with a 230/230 .595/.595 110 cam.
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FWIW, I am running .025 off my 5.3L heads with a 230/230 .595/.595 110 cam.
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06-09-2003, 09:00 PM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? hmm thanks, I was thinking of claying to check this but if enough people said I would be ok I was going to skip it. You do have alot milled off of your 5.3 heads plus your cam is a tad bigger than mine so I bet I am ok but only one way to no for sure I suppose. Also valves are Ferrea 2.02/1.55
06-10-2003, 01:28 AM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? The ferrea intake valves have a large margin, meaning less piston-valve clearance than other valves.
I would check for sure.
I would check for sure.
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? I'm running 98 heads that have been milled .040 and have manley 2.02 and 1.6 inch valves, all this w/the ASA cam and crane 1.8 rockers, and I had plenty of clearance...so I would still check just so you know for sure...but I wouldn't worry about it not working.
06-10-2003, 03:05 AM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? hmmm alot of mixed responses. I am now thinking maybe I'll just have it all installed by JPR in case the pistons need fly cutting. Ahh decisions decisions
06-10-2003, 11:36 AM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? don't waste your money...it's no big deal to do a p/v clearance check...it may take you longer to do it then they could..since they've done it a lot...but if you have any experience at doing any h/c swaps..you'll be fine...just take your time...but hey just my .02
06-10-2003, 01:44 PM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? i had the tr230 stock valves and milled .015, it was reaaaal close, i have dimples in the piston from valve float.
06-10-2003, 07:48 PM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? Lets say I do not have enough P/V clearance, then what are my options? I don't know how to cut the reliefs, I guess I could get a larger head gasket or just continue to use my TR 224? Any opinions on this?
06-10-2003, 08:39 PM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? Mike!!!! Check.. This is something you do not want to take a chance on.. It's better safe than sorry. Downtime sucks. Take this from a friend. You worked with me all while I was waiting months on my car after a mishap.. Atleast you have all the information needed to make an intelligent decision.. Do the right thing.. Check.. If it does not clear you would be fine with the TR224..
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? Yes Vince you are right I'll check it and make sure it's ok, If nothing else I'll either use my 224 or have the car towed to a shop that can do the fly cutting for me, Im searching now on fly cutting techniques to see if this is something that is even feasable for me to try. What sucks is my original intent was to stick with the 224 but JPR recommended the tr 230 with these heads so i really want to use it. My gut is telling me to either stay with the 224 or just have JPR install the heads/cam and tuning.
06-11-2003, 01:25 AM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok?
What do you guys think will I be ok with this set up or is the cam too large requiring fly cutting?
06-11-2003, 02:44 AM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? Okay this may sound like a stupid question...but how come you guys aren't getting good clearance with the stock pistons????
I have my heads milled .040 and I'm running the ASA cam...and I had over .110 of clearance....on top of that I have 2.02 and 1.6 valves..... 
I have my heads milled .040 and I'm running the ASA cam...and I had over .110 of clearance....on top of that I have 2.02 and 1.6 valves..... 
06-11-2003, 06:55 PM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? I know it is too late now Mike, but why didn't you go with the 5.3L heads I suggested? The compression would be right where you want it and you could have put a bigger cam than the TR230 in there.. 
06-11-2003, 08:51 PM
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Re: 5.7 ltr heads milled .030 and a TR 230 P/V ok? After seeing what detonation did to your old motor I wanted to be somewhat safe by getting the 5.7's, My compression now even though these are milled .030 will only be 10.8:1 which should keep me out of the detonating range. I honestly was not thinking of P/V clearance when I made this decision which was ignorance on my part. Originally I was gonna keep my 224 which would have negated the P/V issue but JPR really seemed to think this package would do alot better with the bigger cam so I altered my original plans. I decided to go ahead and take my car to JPR cause I know I am gonna have to fly cut and I was planning on getting dyno tuning anyways. He also seems interested in putting this package together which I like cause most local shops would look at this as just another pain in the ***. I was looking forward to doing this install but I think in my situation this is the better choice. We'll see what happens.
