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Old 02-23-2010, 01:57 PM
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ls6 is a dog down low in a 5.3 truck no low end ...yo have to wrap it out to make good power ....do a better cam and headers...most people use ls6 valave springs on a lot of cam swaps up to a 555 lift for the 60 bux they cant be beat
Old 02-23-2010, 09:19 PM
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if youre worried about the 02 ls6 cam being too big, you can always do a 98-00 ls1 cam (202/210 .500 117) or the 01 ls6 204/211 .525 116. The ls1 cam is 10 degrees and .030 more lift, so it would help it breathe a little better in the top. Ive heard the 98-00 cam doctors out at 198-208 119.5 so it should pass a sniffer a little easier then the 01 ls6 116. Run ls6 yellows with either. Stock pushrod lengths are ok for both, however, its always good to put a stiffer set in.
However, I would do headers first, and do the cam later.
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I agree, do headers first no matter what cam you decide to go with.

Is your truck extended cab or regular? What are your goals for the truck?

Check out American Racing Headers.
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