cam for a 5.3 tahoe
07-26-2009, 04:18 PM
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cam for a 5.3 tahoe
Well, i have been searching the site to find the answers but i figure i will just start a new thread. I know this is a beaten to death subject here at PT.net so bear with me guys.
I want a cam in my 5.3 04 tahoe Z71.
I do 80% of my driving on the highway so i cant afford to lose a ton of top end.
I obviously want to add some power, and get this hog off the line a little better.
I would really prefer not to change out the lifters and springs if possible.
With all that info, am i going to be able to get a cam done on this truck to meet those needs? What size? any brand recommendations?
I want a cam in my 5.3 04 tahoe Z71.
I do 80% of my driving on the highway so i cant afford to lose a ton of top end.
I obviously want to add some power, and get this hog off the line a little better.
I would really prefer not to change out the lifters and springs if possible.
With all that info, am i going to be able to get a cam done on this truck to meet those needs? What size? any brand recommendations?
07-26-2009, 04:22 PM
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id say look at the Comp 206/212 and the 212/218 and you will have to upgrade the springs!
i have to ask though, do you have a tune yet? if not get that before the cam as that will help alot and once you install a cam it will need to be retuned.
i have to ask though, do you have a tune yet? if not get that before the cam as that will help alot and once you install a cam it will need to be retuned.
07-26-2009, 05:27 PM
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I'd say the 206/212 if you want some stronger low end off idle increase and decent all over gains. Maybe look into the 212/218 for some better mid to upper gains. Then there's the TR 220/220 option but you will lose alittle low end perhaps with stock stall but make up for it in the upper range definitely.
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http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/Browse.aspx
use the drop down menu to choose GM III Ls1/Ls2/Ls6 350ci 97-present (three bolt)
use the drop down menu to choose GM III Ls1/Ls2/Ls6 350ci 97-present (three bolt)
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07-26-2009, 09:30 PM
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Lobe Seperation Angle, the tighter the lsa, the harder it will lope, a 112 will lope harder than a 114 or 116. It also has something to do with the ramp rate of the cam i think, im no expert, someone who knows will chime in soon!