ktrusse

I have a quick question about a cam I am considering installing in my 5.3. The 5.3 is in a 72 blazer (not seeing any real high RPM's) and my question in simply this, the engine is stock for all purposes, would it be any help to install a Z06 cam in this or leave the stock cam. I have the springs already to support it but I was told I would not have the bottom end any longer. The new cam is about a 550 lift.

just looking for a quick answer please.

DANOZ28

iTrader: (1)

i would call a sponsor or 2 but i have the 2002 ls6 cam 550 lift , 218/204 dur (i think) on a 117.5 lsa. its a baby cam imo you'd have no trouble with it as long as you added better springs ls6 min. on the dyno my cam peaks about 5750 rpm that doesnt mean it wont pull to 6500. if your looking for low end torque you may want a better cam from a sponsor. what are your goals? how high will you be comfortable revving? is smooth drivability most important or big dyno #'s?

Fry_

This would be a better choice.
http://www.briantooleyracing.com/btr...-camshaft.html

But in the future you would probably be better off posting questions on PerformanceTrucks.net, just click the tab at the top of the page and use your LS1tech user name and password.

thunderstruck507

iTrader: (18)

Can't recommend this cam enough for someone who wants more without turning their truck into a hot rod:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamomet...hp-22rwtq.html

DANOZ28

iTrader: (1)

hey im just curious, what are the factory cam specs for this 5.3? does anyone have a dyno chart for an ls6 cam in a 5.3? thx

thunderstruck507

iTrader: (18)

stock 5.3 cam: 191/190-.466/.457-114

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

I would stick with the stock cam over going with the Zo6 cam. You'll lose the low-end power you currently have in exchange for top-end power with using the Zo6 cam.
Id go with a cam like thunderstruck507 or Fry_ recommended or on up to a 212/218 sized cam.


http://www.mcssl.com/store/cammotion...-compression-2
http://www.mcssl.com/store/cammotion...-compression-4
http://www.mcssl.com/store/cammotion...-compression-2
http://www.briantooleyracing.com/btr...-camshaft.html

and....

Comp Cams 54-450-11, 54-451-11, 54-452-11
http://www.coloradospeed.com/1999201...a&filter_id=24

thunderstruck507

iTrader: (18)

And sorry to say but my personal opinion is to avoid a comp cam core at all costs. It's worth the little extra to get a cam ground on a better core to prevent damage to the cam and lifters.