Cam for 5.3L 82 CJ7?
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Cam for 5.3L 82 CJ7? I have a 82 CJ7 w/ 1ton axles (4.88 Gears) that I am in the process of swapping in a 5.3L from a 2002 Avalanche (Drive by Wire). I'm looking at putting in a cam before I install the motor into the Jeep however I am having trouble on choosing a cam appropriate for the CJ.
I'm looking for that distinct choppy idle really but HP increase is also a plus. I want to stay with a stock converter and the stock heads on the 5.3L. I will be installing headers as well.
Any suggestions?
The CJ will mostly be a trail rig w/ the occasional mud hole and street driven occasionally as well.
Thanks,
Ben
I'm looking for that distinct choppy idle really but HP increase is also a plus. I want to stay with a stock converter and the stock heads on the 5.3L. I will be installing headers as well.
Any suggestions?
The CJ will mostly be a trail rig w/ the occasional mud hole and street driven occasionally as well.
Thanks,
Ben
I'd assume you'd prefer more low end power for your application. The truck guys tend to stay in the 216-224 duration range for the 5.3. Look on the performancetrucks forums, they may be of more help than we can be here.
I went with the 224/228 on 112LSA in my 5.3 (also from an 02 Avalanche) 300ZX. Its got a nice choppy sound, but its a bit down on low-end power for a mud truck.
I went with the 224/228 on 112LSA in my 5.3 (also from an 02 Avalanche) 300ZX. Its got a nice choppy sound, but its a bit down on low-end power for a mud truck.
