Cam for 5.3
03-10-2009, 02:30 PM
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Cam for 5.3 I am putting a carbed 5.3 into a 78 monte carlo. Running a victor Jr intake and a 1 5/8 headers. Thinking about doing a Z06 cam. Would like 400 hp at the fly wheel.
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What kind of power am I looking at with a Z06 cam?
I should also add that the car has 4.10's and has a nitrous kit. I will be throwing the 150 shot at it. If 400 at the crank isnt realistic let me know lol
I should also add that the car has 4.10's and has a nitrous kit. I will be throwing the 150 shot at it. If 400 at the crank isnt realistic let me know lol
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03-10-2009, 07:18 PM
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I've done a fair amount of research on cams in 5.3l engines for my swap. General consensus is don't bother with the z06 cam. Get something like a tr224 or a tsp 224r. The smaller displacement and lower compression will make the cam act like it has about 6 degrees more duration than it would in an LS1; so a 224/224 cam in a 5.3l will act like a 230/230 cam in an LS1. Whatever cam you get, make sure you upgrade your valve springs and pushrods. With a 224/224 cam and 150 shot you'll be right around 400hp at the crank.
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