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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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i did a search but cant find exactly what im lookin for. im doin a 6.0 from 5.3 swap and just want a lite cam with a lil lope and better top end .my 5.3 is a turd on the top end,even with stock 3.73's and 33's.i have a tb converter and plan on doin lt's as well.and it isnt driven that much.maybe a hundred miles a week.suggestions?
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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212-218 low lift. XR265HR from comp cams.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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whats the duration on that?
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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I have that cam in a 5.3 and it's too small for a 6.0 IMO. Maybe this will put things in perspective, that cam doesn't need a stall on a 5.3.

I say get a tr220 at least.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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I think that something in the 216/22x range would work well in your 6.0 considering that TB converter. The 212/218 would be mild in the 6.0 and work with even the stock converter...if you go up around 220/22x duration I'd recommend a little more converter, something in the 2800+ range. The TB converter will work though...what does it stall at behind a 6.0 anyway, I've heard conflicting reports of 2600, 2800? Or maybe it's 2600 behind a 5.3 and 2800 behind a 6.0?
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I think that something in the 216/22x range would work well in your 6.0 considering that TB converter. The 212/218 would be mild in the 6.0 and work with even the stock converter...if you go up around 220/22x duration I'd recommend a little more converter, something in the 2800+ range. The TB converter will work though...what does it stall at behind a 6.0 anyway, I've heard conflicting reports of 2600, 2800? Or maybe it's 2600 behind a 5.3 and 2800 behind a 6.0?
I decided on a 216/224, I'm hoping it works out well.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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I decided on a 216/224, I'm hoping it works out well.
That cam seems to do well in 6.0's, both NA and blown. I had a Vinci Trucker that I was going to run in my LQ9 until I sold it to help fund my trans...
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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my tb stalls at 2600 behind my 4.8.. i nthink they stall around 3000 behind a 6.0..
heres my vote:
http://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-d...ter/cra144hr67

it can be used with ls6 valve springs and its a dam good price...
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my 5.3 stalls it around 2600. would that tr220 be a good all around cam for daily driving and towing power, maybee a lil top end? i just want somethin with a lil lope thatll work with my tb converter and i can still still idle for a while if i have to and tow when neccesary.i imagine the difference in my 5.3 to the 6.0 will help out in top end already.i dont plan on racing it or anything.
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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also what lsa?
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