Cam suggestions for 5.3 Radix
May 25, 2005 | 03:54 PM
#13
Originally Posted by Naked AV
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.
May 25, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 02sierraz71_5.3
very true, but I make up for it on the top end
My power starts right at 600 RPM's and goes all the way through 6000 RPM's. I've driven many people around who had no idea I had even one performance modification done to my vehicle, which is how I like it. I can drive like an old man at 1/4 throttle all day long, staying between 600-2000 RPM"s through every gear, and retain full power and control at all times.
When I get on it, however, there is a **** load of power everywhere, not just up top. This is what I wanted, and what I got. Gas mileage is also important to me, so I get optimum mileage...the same mileage I had before the blower and the cam (prior to the 3.73->4.10 gear change that is).
Definitely get what you want, but don't kid yourself about your daily driving habits. If you want to drive normally even half the time (i.e. between 1000-3000 RPM's), you'll likely be disappointed with a TR224 in a 5.3L.
May 25, 2005 | 04:59 PM
#15
Originally Posted by Naked AV
Definitely depends on how you like to drive your vehicle. If you like to race around, if you spend a lot of time between 3500-6000 RPM, and don't really care about mileage (which I presume with a 3K stall you don't...) then you are definitely making the right choice by going bigger with the cam. Street manners will suffer a little as a result, but of course you already know this.
My power starts right at 600 RPM's and goes all the way through 6000 RPM's. I've driven many people around who had no idea I had even one performance modification done to my vehicle, which is how I like it. I can drive like an old man at 1/4 throttle all day long, staying between 600-2000 RPM"s through every gear, and retain full power and control at all times.
When I get on it, however, there is a **** load of power everywhere, not just up top. This is what I wanted, and what I got. Gas mileage is also important to me, so I get optimum mileage...the same mileage I had before the blower and the cam (prior to the 3.73->4.10 gear change that is).
Definitely get what you want, but don't kid yourself about your daily driving habits. If you want to drive normally even half the time (i.e. between 1000-3000 RPM's), you'll likely be disappointed with a TR224 in a 5.3L.
My power starts right at 600 RPM's and goes all the way through 6000 RPM's. I've driven many people around who had no idea I had even one performance modification done to my vehicle, which is how I like it. I can drive like an old man at 1/4 throttle all day long, staying between 600-2000 RPM"s through every gear, and retain full power and control at all times.
When I get on it, however, there is a **** load of power everywhere, not just up top. This is what I wanted, and what I got. Gas mileage is also important to me, so I get optimum mileage...the same mileage I had before the blower and the cam (prior to the 3.73->4.10 gear change that is).
Definitely get what you want, but don't kid yourself about your daily driving habits. If you want to drive normally even half the time (i.e. between 1000-3000 RPM's), you'll likely be disappointed with a TR224 in a 5.3L.
May 25, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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After talking with Roger at VHP, I'm pretty much sold on the accelerated lift rockers along with "the trucker"...but I'm still not ready to pick up the phone and order...
Chances are pretty good the truck will not be a daily driver in a few months
Although I want to keep it streetable and comfortable.
Chances are pretty good the truck will not be a daily driver in a few months
Although I want to keep it streetable and comfortable.
May 25, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rgvsierra
what i drive now may not seem streetable to others but streetable to me, i may find a "streetable" limit but i'm no where near it yet.
