Mxracer394

Dropping a 5.3 in my c10. Running a carb. I'm not looking to race the truck or anything basically a hot rod around town and a few shows. I want the cam to lope and have a rough idle. I just want it to sound bad *** doesn't have to be fast. I'm going to be running a th400 tranny. Which cam would fit my needs best, with out have to do much except pushrods and springs at the most

Mercier

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I'll probably get shot for this, but the "Thumpr" (that is not misspelled) is designed for just that. There are three for LS motors. They are specifically designed to have choppy/thumping idles and sound good without requiring big springs. From the specs it looks like you could get away with LS6/blue/yellow springs which are quite cheap. Other cams can make more power but these cams are specifically designed to give a nice sound. Look up "thumpr ls1" on Youtube or check Comp Cams' website.

Mercier

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Also, search the classifieds. There is a guy selling the thumpr cam for $340 new with a set of blue springs. Sounds pretty motivated.

RevGTO

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Cam threads generally belong in Internal Engine forums, but since you're carbed, you'll get the best action and advice here. In fact, the sticky and a couple of active threads will be of direct relevance to you.

ZONES89RS

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The small edelbrock 2215 will have sound and bring in power with little to no converter needed. It gets my vote.

speedtigger

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I thought the same thing when I saw this thread. Perfect match.

Mxracer394

Unfortunately it has sold before I could get it.

speedtigger

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The GM Hot Cam will do what you want and can be had cheap new.

Mercier

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Oh well good try. Got some other suggestions. The "hot cam" also sounds good and if GM makes it you can expect lots of trouble-free service from it.

Guys is that a straight drop-in or LS6-ish springs?