Well I have started to gather a few parts for the new build I have coming up. Those of you, who do not know I plan on taking a 5.3 block to a 5.7 with heads and cam and backing it with a t56, then throw it to my 92 step side. I am unsure of what head set up to go with now that I am pushing the block to 5.7 specs. I am buying a tr224 cam and will be getting forged pistons (stock 5.7 bore and stroke) my questions are this now that I will have a larger bore I know I do not want the 59cc heads but what head would you recommend for this cam? I have patriot heads on my lq9 and I am happy with it so I do not mid going with patriot heads on this set up, I just don’t know which ones. What are a good set of not so high priced forged pistons and where should I get them? I am trying to keep the truck streetable and I will not be spraying or charging the truck. The only reason I am buying the forged pistons is because Id rather do it right then have to do it again. What about fuel needs I know I will be replacing my pump and possibly the tank to an 02 style high pressure pump but will standard 8.1 injectors do the trick? Sorry for all the questions here lately but I just want to know what I need to buy before I tear the motor apart.

 

those 8.1 injectors should be enough, as far as heads, people have been getting some real good results with those patriot heads, patriot heads are on my mod list next... txsilverado has an LS1 in his truck and he got the patriot LS6 heads (243's) I believe...

 

ya it should be the Patriot Performance GM LS6 Style Stage II Head Assy (2.02/1.57/64cc).
CNC Ported
Patriot Valves
Patriot Dual Racing Springs
Ti Retainers
Bronze Guides
5 Angle Valve Job
New Improved Double Quench Combustion Chamber
30-45 RWHP Gain

 

that is the exact head on my lq9, so I guess why not for the 5.7 build. one question is any one using the 2.02/1.60 valves?

 

I was looking at your times what cam are you running in the 6.0 and what gears are you using?

 

226/226 .584/.584 112+4 LSA