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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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224/228 .581/.588 112+2
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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.
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224/228 .581/.588 112+2
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?
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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.
I'm going to look Mr Patrick up. Thanks for the info!
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Any cam other than stock is going to require different valve springs and probably pushrods too
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Any cam other than stock is going to require different valve springs and probably pushrods too
Dang! I figured that!
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I have a brand new MS4 for sale... Let me know
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Based on your description of desired results and intended usage, I would say something between 220 -224 degrees @ .050".
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