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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 01:32 AM
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Wat cam should I go with and gears for my 5.3 silverado ext cab
On cam there is two that I am looking at 218 228 550 588 112lsa for $370 with springs and push rods or
A 228 228 588 588 112lsa with springs and pushrods for $550
And gears 411 or 430
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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what truck? 4wd or 2wd? tire size? what will you be using the truck for? ex cab, crew cab or single cab? are you willing to run a decent sized torque converter?
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Try searching. There is TONS of info about cams on here. We need more info on your set-up and what your overall plans are before we can even talk about cams.
Try answering some of these questions:
Built trans or stock?
What converter?
tire size?
daily driver or weekend warrior?
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