Cam thoughts.
05-26-2010, 02:47 PM
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Cam thoughts.
I have the opportunity to get a cam from my truck for free. I however am unsure if I'll need to change the torque converter or if it will be to big for my gearing. The truck is a 2005 Silverado RC/SB with a 5.3L 4L60 trans. and manual transfer case. It's also 4WD with 3.42 gears and a G-80 diff. The cam is a 226/226 .544 lift with a 112 LSA. I'm also worried the LSA might be a little to low for my application. Currently everything is stock, with a Magnaflow cat-back going on next week. I know I will need a tune but I have that all sorted out already. Thanks for the help in advance.
06-01-2010, 04:24 AM
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In stock form, you will probably be slower with that cam. 
Just because it is free, doesn't make it a good choice.
Your truck will be a dog below 3000 RPM, you would need a 3000-3600 stall to optimize performance. Is this truck a daily driver? If so, keep it mild and don't go wild. Your truck is also undergeared from the factory, which makes this cam choice even worse.
Just because it is free, doesn't make it a good choice.
Your truck will be a dog below 3000 RPM, you would need a 3000-3600 stall to optimize performance. Is this truck a daily driver? If so, keep it mild and don't go wild. Your truck is also undergeared from the factory, which makes this cam choice even worse.
06-01-2010, 09:22 AM
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^Good advice here. To put it succinctly, that cam's not a good match to what you have.
What are you using the truck for, and what do you want out of it? Tire size (height) would help too.
What are you using the truck for, and what do you want out of it? Tire size (height) would help too.
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