Is a 212/218 Low Lift cam to big for a E85 turbo 4.8L?
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Is a 212/218 Low Lift cam to big for a E85 turbo 4.8L?
I found a deal on the truck low lift cam and I'm wondering if this is too much cam for a Turbo 4.8 running E85??
Would I have to get new push rods or LS6 springs with it??
My current plan is a single turbo (twins later on), 4.8L, ls2 intake, 92mm tb, stock heads (799 heads later on)..
I also need help / sizing for injector and waterpump with ls2 intake...
Would I have to get new push rods or LS6 springs with it??
My current plan is a single turbo (twins later on), 4.8L, ls2 intake, 92mm tb, stock heads (799 heads later on)..
I also need help / sizing for injector and waterpump with ls2 intake...
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I dont think I have a goal... But if I had to say, it would be about 700 to the wheels.... I think that is possible with a 76MM.... (I know a lot of guys with high horse power and I would like to race a couple of them, just to "shut them up" if you know what I mean...
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I would run a little stiffer spring than the yellow's with boost. Id go with the Isky 165A's, pac 1218's, or the comp single. Although a good set of pushrods wouldn't be a bad idea I run stock pushrods with more lift and same springs. If using ls7 lifters you might need a little shorter than stock length pushrod.
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With my 212/218 low lift cam, what push rods would you recommend? I had not planned on changing lifters out, as you mentioned the LS7 lifters... But would that be a good idea with this cam?
(In possession: 4.8L, 706 heads, LS2 intake, 92MM TB, 212/218 low lift cam (but should have gone bigger),
(Planning on getting: 76MM turbo, with intercooler, maybe 799 in the distant future. I hear LS9 head gaskets thrown around a lot.. why is that, what is so special about them?)
700-800 Streetable weekend car is my goal.
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They are more commonly known as BR7EFS.
That was an issue that I'm pretty sure they addressed. You could use a PAC 1518 spring if you wanted, but as stock said if you use the stiffer duals you'll want to upgrade the PR's.
LS9 gaskets were designed from GM to withstand boost from the ZR1. They are a superior gasket for stock applications when it comes to forced induction.