This cam going into a 96 2dr Tahoe . I drive this thing on weekend and evenings .. Some track time and more street time then anything.. What cam do you think would be best for the heavy suv(4000 lbs.).. I was think of the Texas speed 228 cam ..


List of mods so far
5.3 bored out to 3.905
Mahle 2relf top piston +4
Eagle h beam rods
42 lbs. injeators
Ls6 intake
317 heads milled .040 = 66cc
Dubl roller timing chain
As of now i have 2400 - 2600 rev max stall
411 gears
.040 head gasket

Not bought yet.
TB
150 shot later
Valve spring
Push rods
Lifters

 

The ls6 intake is going to hurt you.

 

Why? It will help if you can explain what your trying to say.

 

4k lbs isnt that heavy if thats what it weighs

 

He has been put onto a major deit one the diet year..

New custom from from front to ba k
Alum floor pan
Many parts removed ..
Pic of the frame

 

I think what he means is that it'll move the powerband to the right a bit, giving you a bit less on the low end.

If it does weigh only 4,000lbs, a comp 216/220 or something like a TPS 220.

FWIW: I'm running the 216/220 comp, in a 5,000 lb 4x4 with a 5.3 and had minimal low end loss (also did 243 heads and bumped compression from 9.5 to 9.9) on the stock stall. I think with the bigger cubes, you'll be fine with a low 22x cam.

 

Looks really good man. Lots of hard work put into it

 

I personally don't think the LS6 intake will hurt you, it's a good flowing intake in my opinion. If you are really want to keep your low end torque, then go a bit smaller on the cam. The Texas Speed 224/228 cam would be a great compromise. If you are really leaning towards the 228R, I see no reason why it won't work well in a 5.7 motor, especially if it's a playtoy and not a daily driver. Weight is not really that bad, heck my GTO weighs almost that much.

 

Thank you guys for your help

What do you guys think about this cam.. I am not set on any cam yet..
Comp 54-455-11 Very strong torque and excellent response

 

Thank you

Here one more photo be for we finish the front half