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Old 08-04-2011, 10:57 AM
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So I'm new to the site and foun there is a whole lot of information on these motors. I was wondering if anyone could help steer me in the right direction so that I could learn about which heads are better and Which blocks have what in them and all that. I've herd about the heads that are cast 862 but don't know why they're better than other heads. Can anyone enlighten me on this?
Old 08-04-2011, 11:12 AM
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My suggestion is to use the search on this forum and look up what you are wondering about, there is a ton of info on this forum, and Im willing to bet any question you have has already been answered.

But to make your first question simple, the 862s are the basic 5.3 heads. They arent all that great in stock form, but can be very good with some work.
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Good advice from Atomic... learn to use the search button, you will be amazed on how much information is on this forum.
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I did a search for "5.3 heads" in the Internal Engine Mod section and came up with this, should keep you busy for a while

PerformanceTrucks.net Forums - Search Results

If you start pumping casting numbers and whatnot into the search I bet that you'll find even more
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Ok cool thanks guys. Yeah I'm currently running on an oldschool iPhone so searching is a little hard on it that's why I ask. As far as casting numbers go are there a lot of them for the 5.3L and what should I be lookin for when I do look at the heads?
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Check the stickys at the top of the sub forums..Most of the good stuff is there already
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