I was wanting to get a cam, but don't want to lose too much torque down low. Would that cam need programming? When I do get a cam I will also replace the springs and pushrods. I just want something that pulls harder than my p.o.s 99' cam. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

99 ext. cab silverado 5.3
3.42 (stock)
K&N FIPK
Jet PCM
True Dual 40 Series Flowmasters
160* Powerstat
Taylor Spark Plug Wires
GMS Mass Airflow Sensor

 

We installed this cam in a customer's '99 5.3l truck a few months back. He had all the bolt ons (headers, pulley, etc). The only change in the graph was the addition of the Comp 212/218, Comp 918s, and 7.400" Thunder Racing pushrods.

http://hometown.aol.com/jason99ta20/...uck212_218.jpg

It was a night and day difference. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

Is this the cam that you guys are talking about?

Comp Cams LS1 Camshaft - 212 / 218 .522 / .529 114 LSA 1200-6000 RPM Power Band. Excellent low-end power. Mild Camshaft, great for automatic cars with the stock or mild aftermarket torque converter and daily drivers. Works well with Crane 1.8 Roller Rockers.

Also, are the Comp 918s valvesprings?

<small>[ December 05, 2002, 09:19 AM: Message edited by: Scream ]</small>

 

Thats the cam. The 918 would be fine, but you wouldn't use the full capacity of those springs. The 01 or 02 LS6 spring would work fine for that cam as well.

 

I would like that cam with a 112 lop sep.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jason99T/A:
<strong>We installed this cam in a customer's '99 5.3l truck a few months back. He had all the bolt ons (headers, pulley, etc). The only change in the graph was the addition of the Comp 212/218, Comp 918s, and 7.400" Thunder Racing pushrods.

http://hometown.aol.com/jason99ta20/...uck212_218.jpg

It was a night and day difference. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Think that this would be too much for a 4.8? Does it have a noticeable lope to it? I'd really like something that sounded a bit meaner than the stock cam profile, but still keep all of the driveability!

 

does this cam require programming in a 5.3.