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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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I have a 98 Blazer with a stock 5.3. What would roughly be a good cam range for the 5.3 ? Stock converter and manifolds.
Any info on cam selection would be much appreciated.
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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A 212/218, 112 lsa, would work good.

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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Mild side...Comp 212/218 Low Lift
Little more agressive...TR 220/220 (2800+ stall recomended)
The Comp 212/218 is probably your best bet with stock stall and makes great torque...and that is what trucks need!
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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I would suggest a little larger stall if you were planning on even a mild cam.
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ok so what kinda lift we talking about? would around a .550 ish lift be about right or larger?
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ok so what kinda lift we talking about? would around a .550 ish lift be about right or larger?
.550 is good....a tr 220 is 220/550....a 212/218 52x/53x 114lsa would be ideal with stock stall...ALOT of the truck guys do it with great results...just buy it already!
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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lol ok sounds good ..i am now on the lookout for a used cam of that profile then lol thanks for everyones input
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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one thing ive been trying to find was some info on a 5.3 that carcraft had done a cam swap only and supposed to had made 90 something hp from the swap! anybody heard or seen this article..i havent had much luck finding it.
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yeah. i think i know the article. i think thats with some AFR ported heads and the comp thumpr cam. thumpr cam is like 218/230. someone will probably correct me, i dont feel like looking the info up.
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EPS has a few 5.3L cams.
http://www.engpwrsys.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=15
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a z06 cam would work. not too crazy mild enough
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