I have a set of stock 862 5.3 heads, that I was thinking about getting them worked by a local guy that I have heard good things about. I wanted to know who has had a set worked over, p&p, larger valves, milled ect? what should I get done, and what should I stay away from? stock 5.3 with all bolt-ons, lt's,tsp220,4.10's,sst3600,maybe a tr224 in the works soon. I talked with the guy and he said to clean,bowl work, port work, larger stock 2.00 intake valves and a .020 mill was $600. I want more compression, tq/hp, ect. I like my broad tq curve. also going with a .040 head gasket. anyone got a compression calc. for this setup? thanks

 

I know most people mill off .030 with good results. I'll definately be tuning in to this thread Eric, as I'm interested in doing the same thing, aiming towards 10-10.5:1 cr.

 

Good luck on whatever direction you choose to go but read this article first.. some pretty good info: http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...ine/index.html this is def what i would love to do after i finish building my shortblock....

 

If you send them to TSP they will do a 5 angle competition valve job, fully CNC port them, and re-assemble them for $650. Can't beat that.

 

Do it !

 

does that include larger intake valves? stock valves should be ok right, unless I run n2o or fi. I give up the n2o for n/a, and I have no funds for fi till I pay my truck off(4 years).

 

that what I am thinking

 

hows the new cam? going to get any track numbers soon?

my ip or the pt.net site is kinda screwy and it will not let me multi quote for some reason.

 

anyone else

 

Sorry, just now saw your post.

The cam feels great even untuned. It really liked the new injectors also. New times will be coming when I can buy/borrow slicks