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I need you guys' help and input I spoke with Tony Mamo from AFR yesterday (Great Guy).
My biggest battle in my head is do I go with TSP's 5.3 Stage 2.5 Heads with the 224R Cam or do I just get the AFR 205's with the 6016 Cam?
I understand that the 205's will have more velocity hence make more torque, but is it a worth while diffence in performance to justify the cost? My challenge is, I like to buy the best, but...I don't go out to street race anymore (I might get in a quick shot with a another car if I'm out driving around) and I don't go to the track as often as I used to.
My biggest battle in my head is do I go with TSP's 5.3 Stage 2.5 Heads with the 224R Cam or do I just get the AFR 205's with the 6016 Cam?
I understand that the 205's will have more velocity hence make more torque, but is it a worth while diffence in performance to justify the cost? My challenge is, I like to buy the best, but...I don't go out to street race anymore (I might get in a quick shot with a another car if I'm out driving around) and I don't go to the track as often as I used to.
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To OP, 59cc is a bit too much mill for such small a cam. Your DCR will go a bit high (8.94).
5.3L (2.02 int valves) 63cc with .040 gasket is much better (8.78 DCR) but better quench.
I think that this setup would be nice in a vette if auto then 2800>3000 stall
5.3L (2.02 int valves) 63cc with .040 gasket is much better (8.78 DCR) but better quench.
I think that this setup would be nice in a vette if auto then 2800>3000 stall
I bought my whole motor from Texas-Speed and continue to be a return customer. John and Matt are great guys to deal with. I would recommend TSP for anything and everything to anyone reagarding LSx performance parts and knowledge.
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I spoke with Tony Mamo from AFR yesterday (Great Guy).
My biggest battle in my head is do I go with TSP's 5.3 Stage 2.5 Heads with the 224R Cam or do I just get the AFR 205's with the 6016 Cam?
I understand that the 205's will have more velocity hence make more torque, but is it a worth while diffence in performance to justify the cost? My challenge is, I like to buy the best, but...I don't go out to street race anymore (I might get in a quick shot with a another car if I'm out driving around) and I don't go to the track as often as I used to.
My biggest battle in my head is do I go with TSP's 5.3 Stage 2.5 Heads with the 224R Cam or do I just get the AFR 205's with the 6016 Cam?
I understand that the 205's will have more velocity hence make more torque, but is it a worth while diffence in performance to justify the cost? My challenge is, I like to buy the best, but...I don't go out to street race anymore (I might get in a quick shot with a another car if I'm out driving around) and I don't go to the track as often as I used to.
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TSP is good ****.. I have their true duel system on my car. I also bought my Kooks headers from them. Didn't have a problem at all!
I'd go with AFR heads.. but I'm biased.
I'd go with AFR heads.. but I'm biased.
