Quick Ranger

iTrader: (2)

I'm looking for some ideas on a 5.3 cam. I want a choppy idle, somewhat easy on the valvetrain. I will be running a 3k stall in a 3000lb ranger, 3.73 gear. I was looking at the edelbrock 2215 & 2216 cams, also the Comp thumper cams. Anyone use any of these cams?

ZONES89RS

iTrader: (25)

Just got my 2215, the 2216 sounds like what you are looking for.

Quick Ranger

iTrader: (2)

How soon till you install it? I'd like to get your take on how it performs. You think the 2216 won't be to aggressive for the 5.3? I plan on raising compression to 10:1.

ZONES89RS

iTrader: (25)

No, it will run ok, more converter would make it work great, like a 4000. But it will sound and run awesome. Easy on valve train components. It will not launch like a race car with a 3000 but will still run well.

Quick Ranger

iTrader: (2)

I still haven't picked up a converter yet, I was just thinking of a 3k, same as rear end, may still go 4.10. I just didn't want to big of a stall converter, to maintain good street manners.

Quick Ranger

iTrader: (2)

I'm gonna be running a th350 trans with a brake that I picked up off my dad.

ZONES89RS

iTrader: (25)

My 4500 acts fine in the street. Don't worry about that. Just make sure you have a good cooling system for the Trans.