Anyone have over a 224 cam in a 5.3
11-01-2003, 11:45 PM
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Anyone have over a 224 cam in a 5.3
Want to know what the largest cam anyone has in there 5.3 and how it runs? I had one recommended to me that seemed a bit much for a street truck 234, 226, 112 lsa. Was wondering if a tr 224 would be better.
11-02-2003, 08:33 AM
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Your going to need a tune and a pretty high stall converter IMHO with that setup. That sounds like more of a strip cam. I think a custom grind is best suited for our trucks as there are soooo many variables (gearing, tire size, weight, etc...). Good luck.
11-04-2003, 09:20 PM
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Depending on what kind of drivability you want, I agree with Buckwheat, the 234/226 is top end horse power cam, the 224 on a 112 would certainly be a better choice... I did a 226/232 in a truck and made 390@ the wheels(manual transmission). Most trucks have a restrictive exhaust system so having the extra exhaust duration sure helps...
11-04-2003, 11:31 PM
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was the hotrod magazine test truck i had up here awhile back had the dyno sheet and everything...it was basically stock 5.7liter with stock LS6 heads prescribedpower cam, asmheaders,factory cats,upd induction, dual chambered exhaust,six speed manual tranny, 3:73's, mechanical fans... all the truck stuff still on it... short wheel base i personally ran the 1/4 up in michigan at 14.15 @97mph with a 2.8 sixty foot time, 20 inch rubber didn't hook up well...
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Yes same truck as in burnout video, thing rev's fast!
454, sure i'll tune you up, if i start getting a bunch more truck customers I'll have to dig deep and give the car-puting guys more loot for unlimited versions of truck.
454, sure i'll tune you up, if i start getting a bunch more truck customers I'll have to dig deep and give the car-puting guys more loot for unlimited versions of truck.