nebogloza24

I have a Chevy 5.3 that Im putting in a 72 Chevelle with a 4l80e. What kind of cam could is use? I plan on using the car as a DD in the summer months of the midwest US and some autocross/pro-touring events. I found a cam i like but after looking at threads on here people say its a bark and not bite. So I found another one I thought might be a little better.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-54-600-11

I Like it b/c of the sound, not sure what kind of power it will make. I plan on having LT headers, dual exhaust, ported TB, CAI and tune. Didn't have very good reviews on some of the forums here.Also i plan on using the stock TC becuase I want to go to a t56 eventually.

Second cam is
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hrs-190235-14

I think this will be easier to tune and more street-able. I cant find anyone who uses Howard cams on LS motors I searched everywhere. Is there a reason for that?

Can someone help give me and idea of power numbers with both cams and my bolt-ons? or if you guys have better suggestions what are they? keep in mind Im on a budget

Also I plan on using these springs
http://www.alexsparts.com/products/L...PRING-KIT.html

thanks for any help

PREDATOR-Z

There are much better options. That cam has negative overlap, yeah easy to tune but will e down on power as well.
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224/224 .609/.600 110+4LSA will do much better. That with a good set of springs like 1511 PSI

boostit5.3

iTrader: (3)

i would go with something a little bigger, i have something similar to a 228r cam in my 5.3 and love it it daily drives great. i think the specs where duration .224 .228 and lift was .581 .588. with a 114 lsa. im also running the 1511 psi valve springs and they work very well but i would recommend getting some brian tooley springs/pushrods the hardened pushrods he sells are like 100 bux shipped and his spring packages are cheap as well (but a very good product).

PREDATOR-Z

224/228 .581/.588 114+4 LSA
My 224/224 110+4 LSA is more powerful/

boostit5.3

iTrader: (3)

true dat, i got my cam used local for 125 bux thats why i rock it. i like the drivability... and it should work well with my gt-45 also.

Blackpanther99

iTrader: (8)

Indeed.

A 228r will get the job done also with a set of Brian Tooley Springs

anheuserbusch08

iTrader: (11)

Ull need a good stall too.

garygnu

thumper cams are not knowen for making good power.listen to Pred-Z .

PREDATOR-Z

I just did a variation on the Thumpers and the concept works.

nebogloza24

I guess what Im looking for is the biggest bang for my buck on a cam upgrade spending under $700 with springs and pushrods. so whats the best cam I can have in that price range for the set up I plan on using

Daily driver and local events
5.3 stock w/ bolt-ons and tune
4l80e what stall?
and 3.73 gear ratio

So far Ive seen summits stuff, brain tolleys stuff and Texas speed
you guys mentioned a couple cams where can i find them? Anymore companies I should be looking at?

btw thanks for the help guys

nebogloza24

ahh Im dumb that cam predator mentioned is a TSP cam
224/228 .581/.588 114lsa

hmm cool what kinda of stall would you recommend and would you recommend a 112 LSA I want a chopey idle? Thanks again fellas

boostit5.3

iTrader: (3)

you might want to check out some of brian tooley's specials he can even custom spec you a cam, or you can give him the specs that predator-z gave you. i would recommend a 3000-3500 stall

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Competition-Cams-LS-Camshaft-3-bolt-Kit-w-steel-retainers-Brian-Tooley-Racing-/261237289106?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd2f4b092&vxp=mtr

PREDATOR-Z

It would be quicker at a track too

garygnu

whats the weight of the car ?whats the rear gear ratio ?what rpm of stall converter do you have ?Martin at Tick has been developing some good cam for ls 5.3 motors .

nebogloza24

3200 lbs, 3.73 and stock 03' 4l80e stall