cam recommendations
03-19-2007, 08:40 PM
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cam recommendations
I'll be getting a set of 5.3s from WCCH shortly, and a FLT level 3 or 4, with a 2600 - 2800 converter.
I am looking for a good, VERY torqy, cam. Its going in an 02 Z71 DD, I am not looking to spin the motor to 6K. 4500 max.
The heads will have a mild port job (stage 1), and be milled for about a half a point of compression. I don't know the specs of the cam, but I know I want to be able to hear it at idle, and the real important thing is that I want a GOOD HARD PULL from idle up to about 5K rpms. I guess that means that the cam needs a tight LSA.
(I think Im right in saying that)
What do you guys recommend?
PS - staying with the 373s, for mileage.
I am looking for a good, VERY torqy, cam. Its going in an 02 Z71 DD, I am not looking to spin the motor to 6K. 4500 max.
The heads will have a mild port job (stage 1), and be milled for about a half a point of compression. I don't know the specs of the cam, but I know I want to be able to hear it at idle, and the real important thing is that I want a GOOD HARD PULL from idle up to about 5K rpms. I guess that means that the cam needs a tight LSA.
(I think Im right in saying that)What do you guys recommend?
PS - staying with the 373s, for mileage.
03-20-2007, 08:08 AM
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with a 2600 stall you want to stay at or below 220 cam sizes
for anything over you want 3000-3400 stalls so factor that into your thought. Ask rochard at WCCH and he can help you pick
Its gonan be hard to get a torqy cam and hear it.. most torqy cams are small in size. 208/216's and etc are torqy
bigger cams lose low end and you want stalls for them. those are the cams you can hear
with those heads id either get a 2600 stall and a 216/220 or 218/220 114 or 112 LSA(112LSA for choppy idle)
or a 3000 stall and a 220/220 or 222/222 cam
just my 2 cents
for anything over you want 3000-3400 stalls so factor that into your thought. Ask rochard at WCCH and he can help you pick
Its gonan be hard to get a torqy cam and hear it.. most torqy cams are small in size. 208/216's and etc are torqy
bigger cams lose low end and you want stalls for them. those are the cams you can hear
with those heads id either get a 2600 stall and a 216/220 or 218/220 114 or 112 LSA(112LSA for choppy idle)
or a 3000 stall and a 220/220 or 222/222 cam
just my 2 cents
03-20-2007, 08:48 AM
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I contacted comp about a year ago and they suggested a custom grind 214/220 .559/.564 112LSA. Similar specs to the comp 216/220 with more lift and more chop.
If I decide to keep my truck, this is what I plan on using with a 2600-2800 stall converter.
If I decide to keep my truck, this is what I plan on using with a 2600-2800 stall converter.
03-20-2007, 09:28 AM
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Moze has this cam for sale, which looks pretty good, as I intend on going with shorties. I am wondering about the LSA putting the power band up too high. does anyone have a dyno graph of this cam?
Futral 218/228 .564"/.577" 116LSA
Futral 218/228 .564"/.577" 116LSA
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03-20-2007, 10:42 AM
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If you're looking for a torque cam with WCCH stage one heads, check out my sig. The VHP 062 (210/218, .551/.551, 112) made 316 hp peaking at 5200rpm, and 351 lb-ft at 4400 rpm. I have it on a stok converter, but a 2600 would be perfect for it. It's just too small for me know, so it's coming out.