comp212/218 522/529 114 lsa?
11-28-2005, 01:54 AM
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comp212/218 522/529 114 lsa?
Well I have used the search button and still could not find clear answers. I am thinking about this cam for my truck. 01 rcsb sierra 4.8/4l60e 2wd. I was thinking about the Hotcam, but I don't want to deal with the issues It has because this is my daily driver. So when I came across the 212/218 I thought that it might be more sutiable for my needs. I was just wondering: Will the ls6 springs work? Stock pushrods? Do I need a stall? Will it run on stock tuning or should I give Nelson a call? Any Info would be helpful.
Also: does anyone have any sound clips of this cam? I ran a search but all of the links that I found were out dated. T.I.A.
P.J.
Also: does anyone have any sound clips of this cam? I ran a search but all of the links that I found were out dated. T.I.A.
P.J.
11-28-2005, 02:45 AM
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the LS6 spring is good for up to 570 lift, and yes you will need a different set of push rods.
you may want to go to the next cam from comp the 216 / 220 on a LSA of 114 with a lift of 525 / 532, the idol is noticeable with a very good power band from 1300 to 6300 rpm's.
and yes you will need a tune.
you may want to go to the next cam from comp the 216 / 220 on a LSA of 114 with a lift of 525 / 532, the idol is noticeable with a very good power band from 1300 to 6300 rpm's.
and yes you will need a tune.
11-28-2005, 07:07 AM
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I have this cam and it is very good for a daily driver... the lope is very little but is noticable... 02+LS springs are good for it.. yes, a tune will really wake it up.... and I would do a torque converter...
I went with this cam, 918 springs, and TB converter and I stayed with the stock pushrods.... very good drivable set-up, mangaged to run a 14.2 with the one-wheel spin off the line... and I have 3.42's ECSB....
like pappydan said maybe you want to step up one more with the 216/220, I have heard this cam myself and it lopes pretty good and has a little more lift than the cam you described above....
I went with this cam, 918 springs, and TB converter and I stayed with the stock pushrods.... very good drivable set-up, mangaged to run a 14.2 with the one-wheel spin off the line... and I have 3.42's ECSB....
like pappydan said maybe you want to step up one more with the 216/220, I have heard this cam myself and it lopes pretty good and has a little more lift than the cam you described above....
11-28-2005, 06:32 PM
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I will have to agree with pappy and AP. Your stock cam would run better with a stall. My built tb stall is in the mail. it is said to flash to 3000 and was fairly inexpensive. Like was said earlier, i would go with something a little higher in lift and a little longer duration. Like some of us have found out the hard way, dont get a cam that is necessarily a good deal. Do some serious research and think hard about what you want and what your goals are. Do you want a good thump? Do you want to run some serious times? Do you want something just to give you a little more pull than the stocker? Are you going to go with any power adders in the future like nitrous or forced induction? Ask yourself questions like this and then figure on a cam that is right for you. Otherwise you will be pulling one out and putting in the one you should have started with. I know it doesnt sound like much but choosing a camshaft is a big decision. Good luck!!
11-28-2005, 06:43 PM
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The 212/218 seems to have been a proven performer for the 4.8-5.3's, alot of guys have used it in the past in their daily drivers with great results (from what I've read here). If you're looking for a good all around cam that'll like a mild stall, I'd say go for it. You could probably get away with the factory tq converter, but a stall will definitely optimize performance. No matter what you're gonna want to get it tuned though. The 216/220 will make more power, but the powerband will be shifted above the advertised 1300-6300...those numbers are for a 5.7, and you'll definitely want a looser converter for that one. It all depends on what you consider "driveable" and how trouble-free (as far as tuning, etc.) you want it.
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Originally Posted by FarmerBeau
I will have to agree with pappy and AP. Your stock cam would run better with a stall. My built tb stall is in the mail. it is said to flash to 3000 and was fairly inexpensive. Like was said earlier, i would go with something a little higher in lift and a little longer duration. Like some of us have found out the hard way, dont get a cam that is necessarily a good deal. Do some serious research and think hard about what you want and what your goals are. Do you want a good thump? Do you want to run some serious times? Do you want something just to give you a little more pull than the stocker? Are you going to go with any power adders in the future like nitrous or forced induction? Ask yourself questions like this and then figure on a cam that is right for you. Otherwise you will be pulling one out and putting in the one you should have started with. I know it doesnt sound like much but choosing a camshaft is a big decision. Good luck!!
yea I'm looking for something with a good thump and decent driveabilty. I don't go to the track much but when I do I wanna turn some better times than stock. Thanks for the info.
Anybody have any sound clips of the 212/218 or 216/220?
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if you want good thump i would say go with a higher lift cam with a lower lsa like a 112. The TR 220 is another proven performer; It sent Bluecajun into the 12s naturally aspirated. Not bad eh? here is a sound clip of his truck. http://video.performancetrucks.net/p...A-5EA4EEC3EFC3
TR220= 220/220 .551/.551 112 lsa You will need a 2500-3000 stall and a tune but it is a badass cam and will work well with your setup IMO. From what i understand he gets pretty good drivability with it as well.
TR220= 220/220 .551/.551 112 lsa You will need a 2500-3000 stall and a tune but it is a badass cam and will work well with your setup IMO. From what i understand he gets pretty good drivability with it as well.
11-28-2005, 08:19 PM
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been a proven performaer with a 3K stall and tune. ANY cam will need a tune IMO. The TR cam has a noticeable lope and a great performace gain.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...cid=122&sid=88
You need one of these two
99-TR220/220-112
99-TR220/220-114
The 112 will have a more noticeable idle and will give you more power down low. I seem to remember someone saying that TR grinds 4*s of advance into their cams is that true?
been a proven performaer with a 3K stall and tune. ANY cam will need a tune IMO. The TR cam has a noticeable lope and a great performace gain.http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...cid=122&sid=88
You need one of these two
99-TR220/220-112
99-TR220/220-114
The 112 will have a more noticeable idle and will give you more power down low. I seem to remember someone saying that TR grinds 4*s of advance into their cams is that true?