which cam in my 5.3??
09-19-2009, 11:24 PM
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which cam in my 5.3??
ok so deciding on a good cam for my 5.3. I am eventually going to get at least a 3000 stall so big cam should be good..its my daily driver. tsp228? thats the one i was thinking of
..but the thing is since its got .588 lift will i have to go with high performance springs? or will the stockers hold up? any input is really appreciated!!
..but the thing is since its got .588 lift will i have to go with high performance springs? or will the stockers hold up? any input is really appreciated!!
09-20-2009, 07:07 AM
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With a 3k converter I'd go with a TR220, the 228 is going to want more converter, probably more like 3600+. You'll need new springs regardless and I like the insurance of hardened pushrods. I'd look into PAC 1218 or 1518 springs depending on how much lift you go with.
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i have a tr224 i will sale u, would be perfect for a 5.3, its the thunder racing, 224/224 563/563 112lsa, was going
to put it in my ls1 im building, but im gonna go just a little bit bigger, pm me if u r interested
to put it in my ls1 im building, but im gonna go just a little bit bigger, pm me if u r interested
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damn! 
i wish. i have literally zero money right now or i would definently hit you up..currently searching for a job..i was just curious about what you guys recommend as far as 5.3 cams go and once i had the money get one..kinda hard finding extra money while goin to college.. especially with no job.
i wish. i have literally zero money right now or i would definently hit you up..currently searching for a job..i was just curious about what you guys recommend as far as 5.3 cams go and once i had the money get one..kinda hard finding extra money while goin to college.. especially with no job.
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09-21-2009, 05:37 PM
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220R will work great with a 3k stall . . its a proven cam. . and you wont sacrifice DD at all. . .
PAC 1218's valve spring are great price/ haven't failed so far... and there good for 600 lift. Might also want 2 put hardened pushrods in there, while your at it.. You woun't want a rod bending at high rpm's..
PAC 1218's valve spring are great price/ haven't failed so far... and there good for 600 lift. Might also want 2 put hardened pushrods in there, while your at it.. You woun't want a rod bending at high rpm's..
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yea that sounds like a great combo...gonna go with some pacesetter Lt's and ory, 3 inch exhaust and 24 inch magnaflow first then get a tune and save up for a good cam/valvetrain package..