ls6 cam in my tahoe
03-14-2014, 03:03 PM
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Beat me to the punch.
Thats the best budget and driver friendly cam goin for the 5.3. Add a 3000 converter and it'll really rock. This cam will sign on a lot sooner than the LS6, and it'll make a lot more mid range, I bet it pulls a good amount higher than 5500 too. If I were a betting man I'd say it would feel comfortable with a 6200 shift point.
The 212/218 is also a great option. The power will come on a little sooner with that cam and it will idle a little better as well, but its about $120 more expensive. Small dollars when you really think about it.
Thats the best budget and driver friendly cam goin for the 5.3. Add a 3000 converter and it'll really rock. This cam will sign on a lot sooner than the LS6, and it'll make a lot more mid range, I bet it pulls a good amount higher than 5500 too. If I were a betting man I'd say it would feel comfortable with a 6200 shift point.
The 212/218 is also a great option. The power will come on a little sooner with that cam and it will idle a little better as well, but its about $120 more expensive. Small dollars when you really think about it.
03-16-2014, 10:16 AM
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aright guys the cam you guys suggested is ordered and now i need to get some springs and pushrods...the pushrods have to be hardened ones right? and can you guys tell me what length i would need for that cam?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tf...2001/overview/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tf...2001/overview/
03-26-2014, 09:49 AM
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If the heads are untouched meaning not milled and stock height head gaskets 7.4" pushrods will work fine, but like somebody mentioned it is always a good idea to check with a pr length check usually around $20
03-26-2014, 11:45 AM
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03-26-2014, 11:53 AM
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That cam will work fine with the stock stall, would a larger stall be better for it yes, but since you are on a budget just deal with the cam first since you already ordered it, then latter down the road get the converter.
IMO I wouldn't install the nnbs intake manifold for the $500 range it cost in manifold and conversion parts, for maybe a 10-15rwhp gain for the loss of some low end power. Especially in a heavy tahoe.....you want all the low end power you can get.
IMO I wouldn't install the nnbs intake manifold for the $500 range it cost in manifold and conversion parts, for maybe a 10-15rwhp gain for the loss of some low end power. Especially in a heavy tahoe.....you want all the low end power you can get.
03-26-2014, 12:19 PM
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That cam will work fine with the stock stall, would a larger stall be better for it yes, but since you are on a budget just deal with the cam first since you already ordered it, then latter down the road get the converter.
IMO I wouldn't install the nnbs intake manifold for the $500 range it cost in manifold and conversion parts, for maybe a 10-15rwhp gain for the loss of some low end power. Especially in a heavy tahoe.....you want all the low end power you can get.
IMO I wouldn't install the nnbs intake manifold for the $500 range it cost in manifold and conversion parts, for maybe a 10-15rwhp gain for the loss of some low end power. Especially in a heavy tahoe.....you want all the low end power you can get.
04-08-2014, 11:39 AM
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got my cam installed on sunday already! could not be any happier this thing really surprised me..and cant wait till i get my tune back from justin at BB...heres the first start up video
smoke is from some oil
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i raced a nnbs stock 5.3 and kept up with it pretty good..really impressed me as those trucks would take me by a couple trucks..thanks for the help guys! love this forum
smoke is from some oil
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater
i raced a nnbs stock 5.3 and kept up with it pretty good..really impressed me as those trucks would take me by a couple trucks..thanks for the help guys! love this forum