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09-09-2008, 01:30 PM
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Need some help here guys!!!
I have done a search and now I am just looking for opinions since I don't know to much about cams. I would like some sweet low end power but with ALOT of lope. How good would a TR 220/220 112 LSA do for towing a boat? Would I need to go lower. I have the 4.8 in my truck with Pacesetter Longtubes with highflow cats. Also is there any cams that I would gain more low end and be able to use my stock converter? If the 220/220 112 will work fine for towing I don't mind getting a stall. Thanks for the help guys.
09-10-2008, 01:02 PM
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The TR220 is a big cam for a 4.8 (IMO). Will it work yes just i dont think thats the way you would want to go.
The TR220 will most likely kill your low end grunt in a 4.8 that cam loves higher rpms and a big stall.
I have a 212/218 on a 114 in my 4.8 and that cam is a dog of the line ounce i hit about 3000 it moves i dont think i would want to try to tow with it.
As for suggestions I would say the BIGGEST would be 212/218 but to keep your low end youll want to stay on the small side.
The TR220 will most likely kill your low end grunt in a 4.8 that cam loves higher rpms and a big stall.
I have a 212/218 on a 114 in my 4.8 and that cam is a dog of the line ounce i hit about 3000 it moves i dont think i would want to try to tow with it.
As for suggestions I would say the BIGGEST would be 212/218 but to keep your low end youll want to stay on the small side.
09-10-2008, 01:12 PM
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I have comp 220 @114 in my 4.8 and stock TC, honestly it did not loose that much low end, IMO mine feels stockish... my power comes on strong at ~2400-2500 all the way to 6400+... It is all in the tuning, I had to add ALOT of timing in the low rpm mid to high load areas... As long as your tuner is good and just does not tune you for WOT i think you would be fine... I would not hesitate towing with mine...
Everyone always says that you need a HUGE converter with a larger cam, IMO that is BS, alot of it is in the tuning.... Yes a larger converter will help alot, but is it required NOPE..... Before I added the timing the truck was very very slugish off the line.....
Everyone always says that you need a HUGE converter with a larger cam, IMO that is BS, alot of it is in the tuning.... Yes a larger converter will help alot, but is it required NOPE..... Before I added the timing the truck was very very slugish off the line.....
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I have comp 220 @112 in my 4.8 and stock TC, honestly it did not loose that much low end, IMO mine feels stockish... my power comes on strong at ~2400-2500 all the way to 6400+... It is all in the tuning, I had to add ALOT of timing in the low rpm mid to high load areas... As long as your tuner is good and just does not tune you for WOT i think you would be fine... I would not hesitate towing with mine...
Everyone always says that you need a HUGE with a larger converter, IMO that is BS, alot of it is in the tuning.... Yes a larger converter will help alot, but is it required NOPE..... Before I added the timing the truck was very very slugish off the line.....
Everyone always says that you need a HUGE with a larger converter, IMO that is BS, alot of it is in the tuning.... Yes a larger converter will help alot, but is it required NOPE..... Before I added the timing the truck was very very slugish off the line.....
he's got a good point and also wanna swap to a 6.0 is everyone's thing 2
09-11-2008, 12:41 AM
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Thanks for the imput guys. I will be looking into a good cam. I am getting a tune so I would have it done right. How much of a loping sound would a 212/218 112LSA make? Would it be about the same as other cams?
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Thanks for the help guys. I took your advice JDawg and I snagged a 212/218 112 LSA from Thunder Racing. From what it says you don't need a stall. What do you guys think about that? Should I run one or just get it tuned with out a stall?
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Ive been running on a stock stall with my cam to me its a little sluggish off the line but Im also on 22s wrapped in 305/40s, when i put more of a decent set of tires on the truck felt so much stronger off the line.
You can most def get away without a stall.
You can most def get away without a stall.