NEED ADVICE 5.3 engine project
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NEED ADVICE 5.3 engine project
I'm currently rebuilding a 5.3 motor for my 08 Silverado . My eye has been watching the 232/234 .600"/.600" lift cam from texas speed performance for the past weeks, what would I need to fit that cam in my engine ? Do I need to change the heads ? Pistons?engine rods ? Ect. I've looked everywhere but can't seem to find my answeres. thanks in advance and any tips or advice is welcomed!
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I'd read your other thread again, a few suggestions on cam size.
If you truely want to run a cam that big you better be buying a large stall converter for the transmission. Otherwise that huge cam is going to suck to drive around with everyday. Do not just pick a cam based on size or how you want it to idle. Pick the cam around the setup you wish to run.
If you do not want a stall converter and want to drive this thing everyday and behave good without stalling alot and not be a complete dog down low you do not want a cam that large. As said before, something in the 212/218 or similar with a LSA around 112-114 will perform great in a truck without a stall.
Pistons and rods will handle 800hp, you will never reach that without a turbo/blower. Cylinder heads are the best around and flow stupid good, no sense in even touching them.
If you truely want to run a cam that big you better be buying a large stall converter for the transmission. Otherwise that huge cam is going to suck to drive around with everyday. Do not just pick a cam based on size or how you want it to idle. Pick the cam around the setup you wish to run.
If you do not want a stall converter and want to drive this thing everyday and behave good without stalling alot and not be a complete dog down low you do not want a cam that large. As said before, something in the 212/218 or similar with a LSA around 112-114 will perform great in a truck without a stall.
Pistons and rods will handle 800hp, you will never reach that without a turbo/blower. Cylinder heads are the best around and flow stupid good, no sense in even touching them.