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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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I have a stock 03 z71 and was wonderin what would be a good size valve,springs cam comb?
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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it all depends what you want out of it and what you are going to be using the truck for and of course, how much you want to spend
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Yup, very vague question. I can tell you that the Comp 212/218 low lift, LS6 springs, and hardened pushrods will make you happy for a while. But still need more info from you.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Do a TR220 on a 112 with a 32-3600 Yank and you will be happy....
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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If you're serious and ready to lay down the dough, give Richard at WCCH a call and see what he has to offer, I was very impressed with what his 5.3 StageI heads did for tdrumm's truck

http://www.proheads.com/
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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I just want somethin that will cut a good lick and still be able to drive it everyday. and price range anywhere from 500 1500 would be as much as i could go. I thought about gettting my heads ported and new springs good size cam and prob a bigger Tbody
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Run the stock heads (stock ports) they will be fine with a mild cam. Put the money that you were going to use on the p&p heads into the transmission, gears or tru trac. That overall would be better in my opinion.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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Wut would be a good size cam but wouldnt kill the brakes and not kill the power???
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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TR220 on a 114 lsa
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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or the 212/218 cut on a 112 lsa
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