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01-10-2012, 04:38 PM
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I do not know what NNBS trucks are, sorry.
So what I am reading on this forum is that the L33 has the better heads, Grafal flat top pistons, good rods, and possibly a better cam. If this is all true, then I am better to rebuild my engine than get another. So it looks like I will reuse my L33. I still need to decide on a mild cam. I will upgrade the springs at the same time. LS6 springs it sounds like. Before I open up this engine; does this engine have roller rockers? I was reading in the brochure and they say it does. Or do all these LS engines?
Do I still need to upgrade pushrods and to LS7 lifters for a nearly stock build?
So what I am reading on this forum is that the L33 has the better heads, Grafal flat top pistons, good rods, and possibly a better cam. If this is all true, then I am better to rebuild my engine than get another. So it looks like I will reuse my L33. I still need to decide on a mild cam. I will upgrade the springs at the same time. LS6 springs it sounds like. Before I open up this engine; does this engine have roller rockers? I was reading in the brochure and they say it does. Or do all these LS engines?
Do I still need to upgrade pushrods and to LS7 lifters for a nearly stock build?
01-10-2012, 05:40 PM
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I see the LS327 is a warmed over basic 5.3. Looks like a cam and piston change. Now if I take my L33 and put the LS327 cam in it I should be doing better than the LS327 #'s; correct? As I have the same pistons, a better set of heads and would then have the same cam....
---Maybe this is what I am looking for......
---Maybe this is what I am looking for......
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01-10-2012, 11:16 PM
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NNBS = New New body style - 07+ trucks. a.k.a GMT900.
IMHO I'd go bigger than the LS327 cam. Even if it's just a little bit.
LS327 cam
196/201 - .467/.479
I'd look into something around 208/212 - 216/220. Those cams should give you next to no, if any low end loss, and great power throughout the RPM range.
IMHO I'd go bigger than the LS327 cam. Even if it's just a little bit.
LS327 cam
196/201 - .467/.479
I'd look into something around 208/212 - 216/220. Those cams should give you next to no, if any low end loss, and great power throughout the RPM range.
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01-11-2012, 05:13 PM
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I kinda like the TR214/220 or Scoggin Dickeys Z+221. Have any thoughts if I am on the correct track? These both seem to have some torque associated with them but won't kill my driveability everyday.
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01-11-2012, 05:52 PM
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NNBS = New New body style - 07+ trucks. a.k.a GMT900.
IMHO I'd go bigger than the LS327 cam. Even if it's just a little bit.
LS327 cam
196/201 - .467/.479
I'd look into something around 208/212 - 216/220. Those cams should give you next to no, if any low end loss, and great power throughout the RPM range.
IMHO I'd go bigger than the LS327 cam. Even if it's just a little bit.
LS327 cam
196/201 - .467/.479
I'd look into something around 208/212 - 216/220. Those cams should give you next to no, if any low end loss, and great power throughout the RPM range.
01-11-2012, 08:00 PM
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What about a Trick Flow Track Max LSX cam? Summit has one on sale that looks like this: 216/220 @.050" and .560/.560 lift Says 10.5:1 minimum compression though...
It is going for $300.
It is going for $300.