maxplusten

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Hey guys, have a deal on a cam right now for my 5.3 build but im not sure its going to be boost friendly. I know its not terribly off of what ive seen people running but I want to be sure before i drop the coin. Specs are 228/228 .588/.588 on a 111 lsa. Let me know what you think.

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

I'd pass on that cam. If it was a 228/228 114lsa with milder cam lobe then maybe, but even then it's still bigger than you really need. I'd go with less duration, 224 or less, less aggressive cam lobes and a wider 112-116lsa depending on the cam size, boost level and how smooth you want to engine to run.

maxplusten

iTrader: (4)

sounds good, may just go with the stock ls6 cam from gm... i know alot of guys have good luck with it. I wouldnt mind a little thump but may settle for now

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

IMO, you'd be better off with a single pattern or reverse split cam, or even a very mild split traditional split pattern cam.
These cams would be a better choice:
http://www.speedinc.com/shop-by-vehi...m-216-216.html

or...

http://www.mcssl.com/store/cammotion/turbo-stage-

maxplusten

iTrader: (4)

sounds good, think im gonna go with that speed inc package... thats a pretty good deal on the springs and pushrods

LilJohn

How can you sit there and give a cam reccomendation and say you need this or that when the man hasn't even posted what turbocharger he is using??

You wouldnt cam the motor the same for an On3 70mm as you would for an S475....

maxplusten

iTrader: (4)

havent bought a turbo yet, gonna base my turbo build off of what cam I end up going with, gotta run it N/A for a month or two

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

My recommendation, are only (rough) recommendations that I believe would likely be a far better choice than that 228/228 .588/.588 on a 111 lsa cam we was looking at.

FYI, I'm only trying to steer him towards a better (turbo) cam choice, not the perfect one.

Have a good day, LJ..!