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Old 03-20-2013, 11:36 AM
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Default TC78 turbo 5.3. What cam?

I have a G5x2 on my current na setup but I'm hearing w/ the cams overlap it won't be a good choice to continue running it? What cam do you guys recommend?
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I really liked the TU1 (speed inc) in my 5.7 with the TC78 and now PT7675. Spool is quick, doesn't sound obnoxious and makes good power.
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Originally Posted by willizm
I really liked the TU1 (speed inc) in my 5.7 with the TC78 and now PT7675. Spool is quick, doesn't sound obnoxious and makes good power.
Yea actually just read a post on yellow bullet about that cam.
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Im using 226/232 115 LSA, TC78 on a 6.2L. Quick spool and pulls up top.
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A small single pattern like the TU1 would be an excellent choice.
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I have a 5.3 and waiting on my billet 76/75... I contacted martin@tick and he hooked me up. Hes an awesome guy and will answer any and all of your questions.

I went with the stage 1 (ls3/l99) turbo cam.
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Originally Posted by Sweet_SS
Im using 226/232 115 LSA, TC78 on a 6.2L. Quick spool and pulls up top.
how much boost are you running?
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I have a 5.3 that Im going to be swapping into my car, I installed the typical ls6 cam cause I've heard tons of good feedback on it, also have a tc78 from my old setup, thats what Im gonna be running.
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Originally Posted by 6.0mustang
how much boost are you running?
9psi. Out of fuel.
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I would either specify my 226/226 114+3 cam or a custom 230/226 114+4 grind.
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Just be careful with drive pressure, as it is easy to get out of control on the little TC units. We went pretty far with a LS6 cam when the TC first came out, 127mph at 5600+lbs.



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