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Old 01-06-2010, 10:28 AM
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Well guys i have spun a bearing in my ls1. I have a stock 03 5.3 i am putting in for now, my question is what would be a good street cam for this motor? Its not my everyday driver so i am open to any good street cam. My mods are ls6 intake, slp long tubes, borla catback, p&p tb. Thanks for any help!
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220/220-112 would be decent driveability and I would stay at or below 224/224 duration.
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We have a few 5.3l grinds that work great on the 5.3ls. Like stated about stay in the 220-224 are for drive ability.
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Great thanks guys! Do yall think 350 rwhp be expecting to much from these cams?
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You should make right around 325rwhp on a 5.3L with just the 224-ish cam. It all depends on your tune.
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put a turbo on that joker...forget a cam
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thats the idea eventually!
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If you're on a budget, try the second generation Z06 cam (218/204 @ .050" .550/.550 on a 117.5 LSA).
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Thanks man i am on a budget.




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