Cam for 5.3
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What kind of power am I looking at with a Z06 cam?
I should also add that the car has 4.10's and has a nitrous kit. I will be throwing the 150 shot at it. If 400 at the crank isnt realistic let me know lol
I should also add that the car has 4.10's and has a nitrous kit. I will be throwing the 150 shot at it. If 400 at the crank isnt realistic let me know lol
Last edited by 5.3monte; Mar 10, 2009 at 04:33 PM.
I've done a fair amount of research on cams in 5.3l engines for my swap. General consensus is don't bother with the z06 cam. Get something like a tr224 or a tsp 224r. The smaller displacement and lower compression will make the cam act like it has about 6 degrees more duration than it would in an LS1; so a 224/224 cam in a 5.3l will act like a 230/230 cam in an LS1. Whatever cam you get, make sure you upgrade your valve springs and pushrods. With a 224/224 cam and 150 shot you'll be right around 400hp at the crank.
Last edited by jhubbs; Mar 10, 2009 at 07:24 PM.
