tr230 cam install question heads recom???
tr230 cam install question heads recom??? I almost have all the parts for the installas follows:
melling hi vol oil pump
tr230 cam
comp hardened pushrods
4.10's
ls6 intake
patriot springs
misc gaskets
ls2 timing chain
already have:
long tubes
no cats
TR ported tb
slp lid
What else does everyone recomend????
I have to pull the heads to replace the lifters as I have a stickng one that is intermittent.
Also, am I better off sticking with the stock heads or upgrade.....TR said the patriots would not make a difference.
All help is appriciated
melling hi vol oil pump
tr230 cam
comp hardened pushrods
4.10's
ls6 intake
patriot springs
misc gaskets
ls2 timing chain
already have:
long tubes
no cats
TR ported tb
slp lid
What else does everyone recomend????
I have to pull the heads to replace the lifters as I have a stickng one that is intermittent.
Also, am I better off sticking with the stock heads or upgrade.....TR said the patriots would not make a difference.
All help is appriciated
looks like u got everything except for maybe some good retainers. other than that, i bet that you will be happy with the TR230 cam. i havent met one guy who hated there TR230/224 cam.
I guess it depends on how much you want to spend.
Buddy of mine made more power than my cam only, with a smaller cam but stock ported heads.
AFR's will make power but so will a lot of others, again it goes back to what I said at the start.
As for your cam choice, I am running a special for custom cams. The lobes listed are very close to comp XE-R. I could get you a 230/224 if your interested.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-sales-specials/983282-brand-new-custom-cam-sale-355-shipped.html
Buddy of mine made more power than my cam only, with a smaller cam but stock ported heads.
AFR's will make power but so will a lot of others, again it goes back to what I said at the start.
As for your cam choice, I am running a special for custom cams. The lobes listed are very close to comp XE-R. I could get you a 230/224 if your interested.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-sales-specials/983282-brand-new-custom-cam-sale-355-shipped.html
That's the cam I am going with(if I don't do an APS kit). Predator Z spec'd the cam and also suggested the PRC 2.5 heads and that's probably what I will go with. I know a lot of guys will say the AFR 205 heads but for the price difference I don't know if it's worth it. I have a set of AFR heads on my 406 so I am not AFR hatin.
Regardless let us know what you decide and what kind of power you make.
Regardless let us know what you decide and what kind of power you make.
That's the cam I am going with(if I don't do an APS kit). Predator Z spec'd the cam and also suggested the PRC 2.5 heads and that's probably what I will go with. I know a lot of guys will say the AFR 205 heads but for the price difference I don't know if it's worth it. I have a set of AFR heads on my 406 so I am not AFR hatin.
Regardless let us know what you decide and what kind of power you make.
Regardless let us know what you decide and what kind of power you make.
OP....Looks like you've got a good package ready to install. Just make sure you have a good tuner. The TR230 can be....challenging!
PredatorZ and PatG both gave the nod to the PRC 2.5 5.3L heads to accompany my TR230 and that's exactly what I'll be going with in the near future.
OP....Looks like you've got a good package ready to install. Just make sure you have a good tuner. The TR230 can be....challenging!
OP....Looks like you've got a good package ready to install. Just make sure you have a good tuner. The TR230 can be....challenging!
I have cam only right now 400/375 (M6) but will do heads over the winter here.
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i made 395rwhp stock heads on my auto with a vig 3200 stall without a pulley. but thats with a MTI X1 230/227. also another guy made 39x with the same cam i have. just to give u a good guess. look on thunder racing site. they have dyno numbers on that cam.
I would get the prc 2.5 5.3's or a set of ported 243's. GReat on price and performance. Or you will be very pleased with out them also. That cam pakage is a great performer. Heads will give you just a bit more power.
heads JR Racing
the patriot heads 5.3?????? hOW MUCH MORE POWER???? I am wondering why Thunder Racing said to stay away from the patriots with this cam as it wouldn't produce that much of an improvement.
the patriot heads 5.3?????? hOW MUCH MORE POWER???? I am wondering why Thunder Racing said to stay away from the patriots with this cam as it wouldn't produce that much of an improvement.
Same here I to called up Thunder Racing, and asked them about cams for my setup(Cam only), as well as a good head to work with it. I was leaning toward the Trex, but they gave me a even better one.....for my app. Anywho, when we got to talking about heads the guy told me that i should probably get rid of my patriots. Just because 241's will do the job just as good if not better. When i asked him why, he responded with, thats what the cam was built around, stock heads. Absolutely no porting.
I am still not sure what to make of this. Just wanted a second opinion on the matter.
I am still not sure what to make of this. Just wanted a second opinion on the matter.
PredatorZ and PatG both gave the nod to the PRC 2.5 5.3L heads to accompany my TR230 and that's exactly what I'll be going with in the near future.
OP....Looks like you've got a good package ready to install. Just make sure you have a good tuner. The TR230 can be....challenging!
OP....Looks like you've got a good package ready to install. Just make sure you have a good tuner. The TR230 can be....challenging!
I would say do ls7 lifters, and trays while in there as well. I had to also upgrade my injectors ( cam only) .
