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5.3 head/cam advice

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Old 01-02-2014, 07:16 PM
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5.3 head/cam advice

2005 5.3 LS1 from a chevy trk going in a 1951 chevy 1/2 ton w/4L60E trans. for marginal HP increase what would be a good head/cam combo for this engine in this application. Looking for 350 to 375 rwh power. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Car: '86 Bird, 96 ImpalaSS, 98 C1500XCab
Engine: LG4, LT1, L31
Transmission: 700R4, 4L60E, 4L60E
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Re: 5.3 head/cam advice

You don't need to do anything to the heads for that power level.
Just springs to accommodate more cam.

Check out these kits:
http://advancedinduction.com/LSX/AiLSxCamKits.php
Their mildest LSx grind will meet your hp goal.
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