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what cam will work the best on a 4.8

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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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Whats the best times on a 4.8 with small cam n/a..... srry if this is a repost.....thanks
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 03:06 AM
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I heard the cam with the most humps on it works the best in a 4.8
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 03:08 AM
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what do you mean?
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 03:22 AM
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I was just messing with you. I would look into the 212/218 cam or something in that range and a circle D 3/3200 converter. Get you a good tune from one of our sponsors to wake that thing up. >>>>>>>>>>>>
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Will the tb stall work? On the 212 218 low lift or high lift
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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I got a 4.8 with a tsp 220 and 3200 stall. It kills lowend but thats what the verters for.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by La Wicked Blue
Whats the best times on a 4.8 with small cam n/a..... srry if this is a repost.....thanks
Year of the truck? Extended cab? Reg cab? Lifted? Tire size? Future plans?
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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02 silverado 4.8 reg cab 275 45 20 just cai,headers plans to make it fbo cam stall and tune and gears.....want to have some torque and top end
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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222/224 .566/.568 112 good cam for 4.8s
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 01:34 AM
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212/218 or 222/224 which one will help for torque and topend
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