spencer_clark30

I stopped by a machine shop today just to see what they thought and got a quote. I told him about .030 like you all have said, and he quoted me about $250 to mill them, clean them, do a valve job, and put on my new springs. I feel like this is a pretty good price, and he's a pretty trustworthy guy locally.

Atomic

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Sounds pretty reasonable

spencer_clark30

So the final setup goes: Lq4 with 224r .600"/.600" 114 LSA with valve Spring package, Rollmaster Single Row x1, Melling High Pressure oil pump, and an ARP Cam Bolt Gasket kit, along with ARP head studs, 2 Head Gaskets, and LS7 Lifters, the Heads milled .030", and a good cleaning and valve job. Anyone see any issues or have any other recommendations with that?

Atomic

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May as well get the new lifter trays while you are at it. If you aren't planning on boost or to pull the heads a bunch could probably save money and go with the head bolts instead of the studs.

spencer_clark30

I actually meant to say the trays too they come with the lifter set. I'd also only be saving $50 by using factory gm bolts too so I may as well just get the ARP's just for security too.

spencer_clark30

Just out of curiosity anyone know the kind of HP or TQ I could expect to get around with thsi setup?

Atomic

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About tree fidy

spencer_clark30

Well I'm already pushing about that number right now so I'd hope to have a little more than that. I didn't mention I do have a CAI, Longtubes, and a pretty good 93 octane tune right now so really I'd definitely expect more than 350 these motors almost make that stock lol. I guess a better question would be how much increase from stock in hp/tq

Atomic

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You have verified what you make currently on the dyno or at a track? Factory spec engines are pretty weak, actually.

spencer_clark30

Technically I haven't verified that for sure at a dump or track. There's only one dyno locally and he's a little ridiculous on his price. But I've used many different programs on my computer and phone and while I understand they are off I didn't figure they be off by more than 30-50 either way. HP Tuners VCM Scanner shows me 384 ft/lbs at 4800 which that's engine specs anyways so I'm not sure how much I lose throughout the drivetrain. I do know at the track it's about a mid to high 13 depending on takeoff.