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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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i got a 99 5.3 silverado.. i was wondering if it would be a good idea to stick a ms3 or ms4 cam in it.. i got a 4000 stall with 4.56 gears on its way
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Its little big of a cam for 5.3 but with a 4000 and 56s it will good don't expect low 12s with it...or try the torquer, 233;239, one the but the best two cam for 5.3 be 220 or 224 since you have 4000 stall the 228 be great also on a 110 lsa
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Alright thanks man.. ill give one of them a try
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Not a good idea man. get a tr220 or 224.
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Not a good idea man. get a tr220 or 224.
With 4.56's and a loose 4k stall, he'll probably be ok.
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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screw it, ms3 would be sweet, let us know how it performs!
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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I say 228r would be sweet with a 4k stall and 456s
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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yeah i think ill go with the 228 and see how it runs!
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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228 on 110 lsa be kick *** man....try 4.88
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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You going to want a built 60e or 80e swap man....80e be cheaper an stronger just fyi
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