Want some opinions on this cam in an LQ9 in my truck (info in sig), here's the specs: 220/224 .551/.551 114 LSA...Vinci calls this one the "Stangbanger" Power range 2400-6500. Think it'll work well with an I-6 Trailblazer converter (2600-2800 stall behind a 6.0)? Will a 4L65E hold together behind this combo? And will I have to upgrade to 8.1 injectors (31 lb)?

Do you think I'll lose too much bottom to get my 5000lb 4x4 rolling, or will the TB stall take care of that? Also considering something like the Vinci "Trucker"...216/224 .551/.551 115, but I think that it may be a little to stealty in a 6.0 for my taste, although I'm sure it would be nice and torquey.

 

That should be nice combonation, I use a 216/220 in mine with a stock stall and its heavier than yours. It didn't effect the low end that much. It is a nice daily driver, it showed last nite at the track it needs a stall. I think the TB stall might be in my future also. I would give it a try. I am thinking about injectors also, I think you will have to log some data and see.

 

Not a stock 65E. Just wont happen. Are you gonna be running a horribly inefficent exhaust? Not really a need for the split. Single pattern cam will work fine for you. MTI's B1 would actually be a good cam. But will be a tad small in a 6.0. That 066 will have a bit different powerband in that 6.0 too. Wont be a big difference versus an LS1 but it will act differently. I say go with the TR224 or Futrals F4 226. Youll probably want the injectors. Just gotta log, watch the fuel trims, injector duty cycle and your AFR. See when and what RPM you start to run out of injector. I got the 8.1 injectors too.

 

Planning on a pretty healthy exhaust, SW longtubes, x-pipe, and dual whatevers (Hookers, Magnaflows, etc.) dumped. I've spoken to some pretty reputable local engine builders and everyone suggests that unless I'm gonna be going with open headers I really should use a cam that is exhaust bias on the street.

What would the 65E need to hold up? Would a Transgo handle it, or will it need to be more in the FLP stage5 range?

Thanks guys!

 

If your gonna run good exhaust you dont need the split. Cranes cams dont have very aggressive lobes anyway.

You wont need an "FLP" 5............. TG shift kit, servos, tune out TM, TG seperator plate just to name a few things.

 

Bud your in Jersey? Your trans should be fine with a good shift kit and servo. All of my stuff came from Jag.

 

Yup, Exit 159 off of the Pkwy...hi neighbor

I'm planning on a shift kit, sep plate, alum accum pistons and servos (when I can afford it). Trying to get my plan of attack together. Gone back and forth with cam selection for months now...seems every time I learn one thing I hear something else that contradicts it.

 

Exit 159, I am 105. You ever go to Etown?
I hear you on the cam selection, I when back and forth for months. I talked to alot of people, Allen convinced me of mine. Its a tough choice.
I would to the trans work first, I think my parts where around $150, shift kit and servo.
Are you going to do your own work?

 

Yep, been going to E-town all my life (only once with my own truck though). My pop used to take me to the SummerNats when I was a kid. I do all my own work except machine work. I'm planning to do the engine and trans all at once, but I'll probably upgrade the exhaust first with my current set-up.

I've pretty much figured out everything I want except the cam...I've been considering the one you have too, seems it would be a great daily driver. I wonder why Comp doesn't make that one in a high lift version, that cam's just beggin for those 1.8 rockers.

 

I am using 1.8 HS with mine. I had them before the cam , kinda helped in my choice. You have 1.7 HS? I would look into a FMS cam.I have heard good things about them. I think Vinci cams are built around the Crane 1.8 rocker. You could go with a more agressive lobe with a 1.7 rocker, the difference I don't know.
I went to Etown last nite to run the truck, I have been to the races there alittle. Ever been to Wall?