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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Ok which one will give more power??

Cam 1:
218/230 .525/.542 112 lsa

Cam 2:
204/218 .551/.547 117 lsa (ls6 cam)
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 12:15 AM
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current mods on truck? Which engine?
A 224/224 is a proven cam with great results. I have the Comp LsR 227/235 in my 6.0L and I gained about 60HP with just the head/cam swap.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 12:35 AM
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Gonna need more info about what the cam is going in and supporting modifications....... What are you wanting to do with the truck?
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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Oh sorry guy, going in a 2004 rcsb 5.3. K&n intake, longtube headers, ORY pipe, magnaflow exhaust, efans, vette servo, ported tb.

Will be installing a trailblazer ss intake with the swap. I plan on spraying as well
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Stock Torque converter? If so I would suggest a 212/218 low lift from comp
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Sticking with stock converter.. which of the cams above would be best?
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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I would stick with the ZO6 cam.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 12:26 AM
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I just don't think you would be happy with a z06 cam IMO.

A comp 212/218 low lift or a vinci 210/218 would be a worthy upgrade.

You can get by with stock converter with those cams, but don't go any higher than those IMO. Later on all you would really need is a tame 278mm converter from FTI or Circle D and you would be happy. Also maybe install a bigger tranny cooler.

FTI 278mm converter ranges from $329-$349.

Circle D 278mm is $375 with promo code.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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He didn't ask about another cam...... He is asking about the 2 he posted.
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