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Old May 24, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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I'm getting the temptation bug with this Vinci sale going on.....

Here is the situation:
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Radix w/ 3.0 pulley
Yank 3k stall
Dynatech long tubes/magnaflow muffler w/cutout (and I may be deleting the cats in the future)
smog doesn't matter
I dont want to overspin the blower so I'm thinking 6k-6200 shifts
I dont care if it idles super smooth or ground shakingly lopey - as long as makes good power.
I dont feel the need for more low end, but more wouldn't hurt. My main goal is maintaining present power throughout but adding more mid/top end.

Do any of these cams available from Vinci fit my needs?
Truck cams: http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...s%20truck.html

LS1 cams: http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...%20LS1%202.htm

I'm also considering the "accelerated lift rockers", and I assume they'll work with any of these cams.

Thanks for the help
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Old May 24, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by O3GMC
I'm getting the temptation bug with this Vinci sale going on.....

Here is the situation:
5.3
Radix w/ 3.0 pulley
Yank 3k stall
Dynatech long tubes/magnaflow muffler w/cutout (and I may be deleting the cats in the future)
smog doesn't matter
I dont want to overspin the blower so I'm thinking 6k-6200 shifts
I dont care if it idles super smooth or ground shakingly lopey - as long as makes good power.
I dont feel the need for more low end, but more wouldn't hurt. My main goal is maintaining present power throughout but adding more mid/top end.

Do any of these cams available from Vinci fit my needs?
Truck cams: http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...s%20truck.html

LS1 cams: http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...%20LS1%202.htm

I'm also considering the "accelerated lift rockers", and I assume they'll work with any of these cams.

Thanks for the help
brian is REAL happy with the LPE GT2-3
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Old May 25, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
brian is REAL happy with the LPE GT2-3
Yeah, that one is definetly on my list, I'm just not sure if theres more power to be had with other cams since I dont have to worry as much about smog...
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Old May 25, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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With a 3K stall, you can go 212/218 high lift, or even bigger, like 218/224, and rev right into the powerband. It all depends on at what RPM you want usuable power. However, with a 5.3L, you will slowly start losing low end with anything over a 208 or 210 intake duration.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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I dont have a supercharger... but with the 212-218-522-529-114 I gained right at 30rwhp and 25-27 Ftlbs
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Old May 25, 2005 | 12:54 AM
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What about the 045, it sounds like a good choice.

DUR @ .004" 278*/ 286*
DUR @ .050" 216*/ 224*
* LIFT .551/.551
OVERLAP 53*
LSA 115*

"THE TRUCKER"
STREET / STRIP / POWER
POWER RANGE 2000 TO 6200
TUNING REQUIRED
POWERFUL CHOPPY IDLE
DYNAMITE WITH A SUPERCHARGER
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Old May 25, 2005 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Blown04
What about the 045, it sounds like a good choice.

DUR @ .004" 278*/ 286*
DUR @ .050" 216*/ 224*
* LIFT .551/.551
OVERLAP 53*
LSA 115*

"THE TRUCKER"
STREET / STRIP / POWER
POWER RANGE 2000 TO 6200
TUNING REQUIRED
POWERFUL CHOPPY IDLE
DYNAMITE WITH A SUPERCHARGER
Not only agood choice, but the right choice. Give us a call at 866-462-4500 with any questions you might have. We would welcome the opportunity to help you in any way we can. Joe.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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In fact, if someone is interested in the 045 I will add it to our cam sale. Thanks for your interest in our products. Joe.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
brian is REAL happy with the LPE GT2-3

That I am.......
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Old May 25, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
That I am.......
Have any dyno numbers from the cam swamp?
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