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Old 07-10-2016, 08:59 PM
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Okay guys so did my exhaust and tune and yet I still feel a need for more power! Haha it's a bad drug!

I have a 01 LM7 with 1 3/4 exhaust with single 3, will get 1 7/8 longtubes, Speed engineer dual 3 in dump exhaust, and a TBSS intake as well for future plans but I can't find a good cam.

I want something with a huge gain but still have the daily driving aspect, something that won't rob a ton of torque for that upper rpm range power, and something that doesn't require a huge stall. Was looking at Vinci Performance Cam "The Trucker" or a TSP 220r or 224r cam. I'm not sure though. Any thoughts or recommendations?
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Is that 305whp?
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Yeah as it sits and the dyno in April 2016 it's was 305.7 rwhp and 324.9 FT TQ in 90 degree weather.
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TSP 220R ( 220/220 .600/.600 ) on either a 112 or 114 LSA. 112 will bring the power in a little sooner and give you a choppier idle!

Id run that cam with a 3000-3200 converter

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The Vinci cam is proven.

I used to run a Comp LSR265 on my 5.3. Loved that cam with a Circle D 3200.

I still have it on my shelf.
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Your LM7 will love a duration split with an exhaust bias. Keep the duration at or under 224* if you plan on keeping a stock stall speed converter. I am a big fan of something along a 220/224 LSA112
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Slow 05- how does that 220r can compare to a BTR stage 3-or 4 cam? Tried to call you today but sat on hold and my lunch was over

Madman- I was looking at the Vinci Cam The trucker cause I heard it was a great cam

Gamble- I'm not against getting a converter, but I daily drive this and in AZ so I need ac at all times. I know that's mostly in the tune but I just want the most radical cam to get the most power out of my daily Silverado. Imma already pull heads and do new lifters since it does have quite a bit of miles in the motor, and redo the heads and to a TBSS intake but it's also and extended cab truck so I do need some torque. Still a really fun truck though
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You want a converter, trust us. A Circle D 3200 is perfect for a NA DD with a nice cam.

It's a little loose but that's a good thing for a DD. It's going to heat up the tranny a little, so get a good cooler (if you don't already have one).
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01SilveradoJakke - Sorry about that! I was pretty busy yesterday! I will PM you

Thanks
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Madman- I do have a great cooler it's a tru cool 40k keeps my trannys at 160-170 when its 115 out! So not bad! When you say loose do you mean on how it locks up?

Slow05-Yes sir!


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