212/218 cam in 5.3 = Good fun!
Dec 7, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Hello fellow Iowan. I was contemplating throwing this cam in my DD Avalanche. I was thinking headers first but I don't like the problems people run into with 4WD and headers. It sounds like the cam swap is still worth it without the headers. I have a CAI, muffler swap, and I tuned it with HPTuners.
I'd be interested in some video clips of it as well when you get a chance. I assume you changed springs as well?
I'd be interested in some video clips of it as well when you get a chance. I assume you changed springs as well?
4wd and headers I've always heard is a hit and miss, but you can mostly do some research to find out which ones have better fitment before you buy.
Dec 7, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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Dec 7, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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http://s925.photobucket.com/user/sch...697ac.mp4.html
No muffler, just cats and stock manifolds. Pre-Tune
No muffler, just cats and stock manifolds. Pre-Tune
Dec 7, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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http://s925.photobucket.com/user/sch...a7054.mp4.html
Cutout installed, open cutout. Pre-tune
I don't yet have videos of speedo or against my buddies vehicles.
Cutout installed, open cutout. Pre-tune
I don't yet have videos of speedo or against my buddies vehicles.
Dec 10, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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I did change the springs to AT LEAST the Z06 Blue or Yellow springs. I chose blue. $65. The cam is making good power, but I also dropped to about 14mpg.. Not sure if that's a mix between 32" mud terrains and a level.. I'm not sure.
4wd and headers I've always heard is a hit and miss, but you can mostly do some research to find out which ones have better fitment before you buy.
4wd and headers I've always heard is a hit and miss, but you can mostly do some research to find out which ones have better fitment before you buy.
Your Tahoe sounds good though.
Dec 11, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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I wanted to go with a turbo build, but couldn't come up with the cash. And I didnt want to replace or build the tranny yet haha. Its coming soon enough as I'm at 162k miles.
What I really need to do is hook up a tranny temp gauge, throw in a servo, and also hook up a wideband. Anyone have any input on their favorite widebands or what seems to be the best out there?
What I really need to do is hook up a tranny temp gauge, throw in a servo, and also hook up a wideband. Anyone have any input on their favorite widebands or what seems to be the best out there?
Dec 12, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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I had a 212/218 in my 04 turbo Z71/5.3 , it ran great and had a nice little chop at idle , def an epic cam for the 5.3 
You'll like this cam Stew , before we put on in my old truck , TJ took me for a ride in his buds 02 2500hd with this same cam /intake / exhaust only and that ***** ripped ! It loved to cruise at 100 and had power from bottom to top , this was back in 05' but I still remember how well it ran . Both trucks we used Z06 valve springs .
You'll like this cam Stew , before we put on in my old truck , TJ took me for a ride in his buds 02 2500hd with this same cam /intake / exhaust only and that ***** ripped ! It loved to cruise at 100 and had power from bottom to top , this was back in 05' but I still remember how well it ran . Both trucks we used Z06 valve springs .
