New Cam/Tune for 5.3L
05-15-2007, 02:51 PM
#12
Originally Posted by mcphck
ok, im confident in my abilities to install the cam, I would assume they come with instructions...and if not I can find it online somewhere. So, because I am not a mechanic by trade:
What do I need?
Camshaft obviously, whats a good brand, reliable, lift duration etc...
I assume the springs would be valve springs? Any specific brand anyone recomends?
Will I need new lifters? If so, solid or hydraulic?
Will I need new valves and pushrods?
Anything else I need I welcome your suggestions. This is by far the best website I have found for chevrolet trucks and from the looks of your rides you all seem to know what the hell your doing...so I appreciate it.
What do I need?
Camshaft obviously, whats a good brand, reliable, lift duration etc...
I assume the springs would be valve springs? Any specific brand anyone recomends?
Will I need new lifters? If so, solid or hydraulic?
Will I need new valves and pushrods?
Anything else I need I welcome your suggestions. This is by far the best website I have found for chevrolet trucks and from the looks of your rides you all seem to know what the hell your doing...so I appreciate it.
As for a cam, it is pry best to do a search since there are soooo many out there. Look into the TR224 or TR220 to see what you think about those.
The most popular valve springs (assuming you don't get a cam with over .600 lift) are the Comp 918's.
You do not need new lifters.
You do not need new valves but it would be cheap, safe insurance to get new 7.4" hardened chromemoly pushrods.
Besides that, you may or may not need new water pump gaskets but you can get those at any auto parts store. I think that pretty much covers the gist of it. If I'm missing anything I'm sure someone will chime in.
Here is a very detailed site that is a GREAT resource. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
05-15-2007, 03:09 PM
#13
Originally Posted by trever1t
Aren't the cam/spring/rod combos around $750 I'm not sure what I paid for my install but it wasn't that much. A good tune will run $400-$500.
that's thunderracing's camshaft package and I think texas speed or somebody like that had the same package but with their lob grinds for like $560.
05-15-2007, 03:44 PM
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You guys are great, while were at it...will these fit my truck and will they be a good fit, i.e. will I get anything out of the engine if I do this with the cam upgrade?
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...34#post3637534
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...34#post3637534
05-16-2007, 08:45 AM
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Yeah I think that Radix you were talkin about that sold for $2400 on EGAY, was a boy here locally.
You know you will need a stall converter, if you go with a CAM larger than 220, you might as well figure one of them into your swap as well I would go with atleast a 2800-3000 stall. I think you would like 216/220 on a 114 LSA
You know you will need a stall converter, if you go with a CAM larger than 220, you might as well figure one of them into your swap as well I would go with atleast a 2800-3000 stall. I think you would like 216/220 on a 114 LSA
05-16-2007, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad_Apple
Yeah I think that Radix you were talkin about that sold for $2400 on EGAY, was a boy here locally.
You know you will need a stall converter, if you go with a CAM larger than 220, you might as well figure one of them into your swap as well I would go with atleast a 2800-3000 stall. I think you would like 216/220 on a 114 LSA
You know you will need a stall converter, if you go with a CAM larger than 220, you might as well figure one of them into your swap as well I would go with atleast a 2800-3000 stall. I think you would like 216/220 on a 114 LSA
