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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Ok Im not sure what should be next, I have TEA stage 1.5 5.3 heads, 222/222 581 114+2 cam and your bolt ons.

-If I switch cam it would probably be a 228/230.

-ported fast 90/90mm tb?

-swap heads?

So theres also install costs, but id also be able to sell the parts im replacing.
Whats the best route to go?
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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It would help if you would list your mods. Hard to suggest things when we don't know what converter your running.

Get a shot of N2O
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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its an m6
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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for that cam, the heads are a good choice.

a bigger cam would give you more power, but so would a ported FAST.

you should be able to do the intake yourself. so i say go for that.

but if price is the issue...the cam should be the cheapest
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Why not go with a bigger cam than the 228/230? The FAST is another good addition. Going to a slightly bigger cam or changing to a different head is splitting hairs. you probably wont see too drastic an improvement for the cost and effort.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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I talked with Mike @ TEA before, and with their 5.3l heads the most you can go is 228 or ya have to flycut the pistons. SO 228/230....228/232 would have to be something like that.

If the FAST isnt too hard to install I could probabaly do it. I woudlnt be able to do the other ones though.
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