D_Yurik

how practical is it for me to put a cam in my 6.0L? i tow a boat just about every weekend in the summer. If i do put a cam in, what else do i need to do, i cant just put a cam in right. I know that the truck will have to be tuned once the cam is in but will a cam alone be ok?

trever1t

iTrader: (14)

you could put a small cam in there without having a need for other parts (tune excepted). Most will do springs and pushrods too.

InchUp

iTrader: (2)

Most camshafts will max out the stock springs, so those are a must-have but no worries. If you pick out a towing cam, chances are it wont max out stock LS6 springs which are only $53 bucks for the entire set of 16. A nice upgrade with very strong torque, improved mid and extended redline would be something like a 212 or 218 duration camshaft. Either one of those with low lift and a 112-114 lobe separation angle will actually get better gas mileage than your current setup, provided the tune is done after the swap. If you're trying to stay low buck, perhaps the 2001 LS6 camshaft?

budhayes3

iTrader: (19)

+1 The popular Comp 212/218, tuned accordingly, will net some nice gains and probably increase fuel economy also. Get some hardened pushrods and LS6 springs and you're good to go