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Old 07-30-2007, 06:19 PM
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Do I have to get a cam that is for a computer controled vehicle, or will any cam work as long as I get it tuned??


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Need to know for when I get my cam for my new motor that I plan on buying.
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for your 4.3 or for a 5.3 swap?? 4.3 yes try to find one for computer controlled..but for a 5.3..they are all computer controlled..these arent like the old sbc's
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Just don't listen to what cam Tyler tells you to get, unless you don't want that 5.3L to last very long... JFWY
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A small Vinci cam, TR220, and TR224 all seem to be fairly popular choices depending upon what you want to get out of the cam...
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Originally Posted by dirt_track_racer_81
for your 4.3 or for a 5.3 swap?? 4.3 yes try to find one for computer controlled..but for a 5.3..they are all computer controlled..these arent like the old sbc's
For the 5.3 swap. Sorry I didn't specify.
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Have you checked ebay for engines???
Here is one in OKC
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Originally Posted by truckmann
Have you checked ebay for engines???
Here is one in OKC
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...QQcmdZViewItem

That is an awesome find. Something like that will really speed up the swap process. Just one question, is the 01 fuel/electrical system the same, or would I have to get the intake from an 03-06??
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Originally Posted by usarmyman
That is an awesome find. Something like that will really speed up the swap process. Just one question, is the 01 fuel/electrical system the same, or would I have to get the intake from an 03-06??
As far as I know there are no difference with the fuel/electrical system...
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