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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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he guys...well im tryn to get info on this...i got offerd a pair of LS6 heads already ported &polishd..for 400.00 i got a 5.3 with a few bolt ons...also thinking of a cam ( but not sure of how tall to go--i drive this truck daily to/& at work)...well i sure would like some feed back...any thing would help..thanks
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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youll lose compression
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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sell them to me. haha
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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5.3 heads have a smaller combustion chamber i think its like a 61cc 5.3 compared to 65cc ls6 (?)

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Thats a great deal!Just shave them .040 and throw in a tr224 cam and you will be golden
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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5.3's are 59cc, LS6 heads are 64cc
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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great heads (should have 243 casting #) but yeah, you're going to have to mill them in-order to keep your stock comression.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
5.3's are 59cc, LS6 heads are 64cc
I was close...i have a good memory its just real short

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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My L33 5.3 came with the 243 heads and its a nice setup.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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well idk the casting number yet..but ill check it be4 i get them...and i think they are milld already...the guy thats selling them to me had them on a 5.3 also but he said he wanted to change them because he was going to supercharge it and something bout the compresion....
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