veltboy618

I just started looking around for a cam to put into my 5.3L before I drop in into my 85 Cutlass. I do not plan on racing the car or nothing like that but I do want the car to take off when I want it to & get pretty good gas mileage. What cam would you guys suggest for a stock 5.3 with a LS1 intake, long tube headers, 4l60E, & I plan on running 3.73 gears in the rear.

Rick Speed

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I never use anything smaller then the MS3 or the TSP 233/239 they both are good performers but the 228R might be a good choice for you.

LS1NOVA

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Pretty much anything will give you a good power bump. Id use something in the 224-228 range. A stall converter is a must have with your combo too.

gofastwclass

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I would talk to Patrick G on here, he makes recommendations and specs cams based on your vehicle, driving habits and needs.

1nasty86

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224/228 .581/.588 112+2

veltboy618

With a cam like that will I need to change the valve springs or anything else? What would be a good stall got the combo I have?

veltboy618

I'm going to look Mr Patrick up. Thanks for the info!

00Wildcat

Any cam other than stock is going to require different valve springs and probably pushrods too

veltboy618

Dang! I figured that!

Royal_T

I have a brand new MS4 for sale... Let me know

speedtigger

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Based on your description of desired results and intended usage, I would say something between 220 -224 degrees @ .050".