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Old 01-09-2008, 09:12 PM
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so i would need 5.7 gaskets instead of 5.3 gaskets?
I ran into that problem with my head change and had to use the 6.0 head gaskets...
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Old 01-09-2008, 09:59 PM
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Ok Well I Got A 224/224 Cam And They Will Go On With These Heads I Was Thinkin I Was Gonna Mill Them .040 Is This Rite? And Wat Pushrods Will I Need 7.4?
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I'm not sure on on push rod size but I can find out for you tommorow though...
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Old 01-09-2008, 11:17 PM
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I Would Appreciate It
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Ok Well I Got A 224/224 Cam And They Will Go On With These Heads I Was Thinkin I Was Gonna Mill Them .040 Is This Rite? And Wat Pushrods Will I Need 7.4?
mine are milled .040 with a tr220 and 7.4 pushrods
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Old 01-10-2008, 07:02 PM
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Use the head gaskets for your block not your heads

5.3 must use a 5.3 gasket
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:28 PM
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he said he used 7.350 pushrods
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Old 01-16-2008, 01:59 AM
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Did you get them done yet? Im in the process of specing out my build but would like to know how much you decided to mill.
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i milled them .045 with 7.350 pushrods
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thanks. with a stock 5.3 gasket? and do you mind telling what cam your running? thanks
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