blwn4.8

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been looking into a cam, and have come across a deal that i need some opinons on sice im not a cam guru. anyway, a buddy is putting his truck back to stock and is offering me his cam. specs are 218/222 .59x/.59x 114lsa. truck specs are 2001 4.8, 12 psi w/ mp112 maggie, 50/50 meth (might switch over to 75/25 or 100% meth soon) 3k stall and 4.10s.

Everyones .02 will be put in my piggy bank for consideraion, thanks!

AKlowriderZ71

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I like to see a 8* split on PD blower/cathedral head setups. The valve lift looks good (not sure which heads you have though). The cam you listed will work, I just think you could do better if you're actually looking to get the MOST out of your setup.

1 Slow 4.8

I would say get a cam spected for your setup. Thats what i did got a cam from a local shop here special for booooost.

old motorhead

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Run it and enjoy. Your blower size will have more influence on your power output than whether you have a "proper" blower cam. Ideally, you might want less intake, more exhaust, and a little wider LSA. That cam should sound pretty mean in a 4.8L. Throw it in there and go. With a 3K stall and 4.10's, I bet you'll like it

blwn4.8

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If I had a little more $$ I would go with the trucker cam from vinci but they're pricey, and I'm getting this cam for a killer deal so that's the main reason for getting cammed. I just didn't know if it would help at all

old motorhead

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If you want a better cam for your 4.8L and don't want to spend much, find you a late model LS6 cam. It would be kick *** in a 4.8L with Maggie. You can run LS6 springs for cheap too. Sell the cam you have and you shouldn't be out of pocket much at all.

nonnieselman

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Or even the LS9 cam..

blwn4.8

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Heard of the ls6! What are the ls9 cam specs?

old motorhead

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211/230 122.5 LSA .550's lift. LS6 cam is a much better fit for you. You don't need a 230 exhaust lobe and a 122.5 lsa is going be be soft on the bottom end. It's also not a bolt in like the LS6 cam.

HRHohio

LS9 Cam Specs are: 211/230 .558/.552 122.5 CL <-----DO THIS


Ls6 Cam specs: 204/218@.50 .550/.550 lift 117.5 LSA (2002-2004 w405 hp NA)
LS6 Cam specs: 207/217 @.50 .525/.525 lift 116 LSA (2001 LS6 w/385 hp NA)


I decided to go with the LS9 cam when I did my rear mount T76 setup. I put down 551 rwhp @ 10psi. VERY glad I went with the LS9 over the LS6 Cam. It was recommended by my builder over the LS6 cam.


From Lingenfelter website:
"Before the LS9 was introduced, LPE used the GT7 camshaft that John Lingenfelter designed in 2001 to be the perfect camshaft for boosted LSx applications. The GT7 was 208/230 @.050 valve lift and .554/.546 and 121 center line this camshaft produced excellent power and still had great street driveablity. In 2009 GM introduced the LS9 in the C6 ZR1 supercharged Corvette engine. After comparing specifications on the camshaft and finding out how economical this is due to it being mass produced Lingenfelter discontinued the GT7 and started using the LS9 in supercharged or turbocharged applications.

The LS9 camshaft is a 3 bolt design and will use the Lingenfelter 3 bolt cam conversion kit if you are installing it in a single bolt application like the 2007 – 2010 LS2 or LS3. If you are installing it in an earlier LS1 or LS6 engine with the cam sensor at the back of the engine you will need a 2005 LS2 front cover, 2005 1x cam sprocket, camshaft extension harness, 2005 LS2 chain dampner. "

More info at:
GM LS9 ZR1 Supercharger Hyd Roller Camshaft All LSx Engines - Lingenfelter Performance

Also, GM decided not to go with the 427 engine with the LS9 like the LS7 because they didn't think the larger engine would be as strong as the 6.2L.

Good Luck with whatever you decide to go with. Keep us posted.