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03-09-2011, 11:38 PM

jg53

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what size converter?

Im thinking about a 226/230 cam in a 5.3.

what size converter would be optimal.

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03-10-2011, 01:52 AM

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N/A I would say no less than 3000.

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03-10-2011, 03:09 AM

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great, thats what i was hoping for.

it might see some spray in the future. would that change anything?

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03-10-2011, 05:05 AM

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I would say 3200 at the least. Are you doing heads with that cam its pretty big for a 5.3 IMO

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03-10-2011, 05:08 AM

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3200 minimum. probably a little bigger would b better. what gears do u have?

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03-10-2011, 07:42 AM

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An '08 5.3 would have 243/799 heads, right?

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03-10-2011, 08:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jg53

Im thinking about a 226/230 cam in a 5.3.

what size converter would be optimal.

mods in sig.

Depends on your definition of optimal. But here are some ballpark numbers.....

Best track performance - 3600+

Best for DD with little track time - 3200

If you want to fill out my "Ask Chris" form be glad to help you spec a converter.

Chris

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03-10-2011, 11:01 AM

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9 1/2 inch

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03-10-2011, 01:52 PM

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Thank you for this input Chris. It will just be for the street mainly, not to much track time. I'd be glad to fill out the form, where can I get one at?

correct on the heads! I realize this is on the larger size camshaft for the 5.3 but after doing some reading I will gain what I want out of this cam.

oem 3.73. are my gear sizes

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