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Hey guys new to the site. I'm building a 55 chevy truck. The drivetrain is a 2003 5.3 with drive by wire and 4L60E trans. Both Have only 38,000 miles. I want to install a cam for more power. This will be a driver but I really want as close to 400+ horse power as possible with keeping drivability and dependability. Any help and recommendations would be awesome. Thanks.
First of all welcome to LS1Tech. I believe you meant to post this in the Generation III internal engine section. What other mods are done to the truck? What converter? Stock heads?
Hey guys new to the site. I'm building a 55 chevy truck. The drivetrain is a 2003 5.3 with drive by wire and 4L60E trans. Both Have only 38,000 miles. I want to install a cam for more power. This will be a driver but I really want as close to 400+ horse power as possible with keeping drivability and dependability. Any help and recommendations would be awesome. Thanks.
Take a look at the Comp XR259HR (big on low end torque and midrange) and the XR265HR (Lo-lift version - good bottom, midrange and top end).
The Vinci 210/218 like the "Butt Kicker" and "ASP-Kicker" are nice too.
The 5.3 is very versatile and can easily get you to 400+ horse.
There is a guy with a Camaro on here running a 5.3 with the XR259HR and he is putting out 355rwhp (approx 420 flywheel horses...) on the dyno.
I suggested these smaller cams because I am assuming you actually plan on driving the truck somewhere other than a racetrack....
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