Possible Cam For A L33

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Aug 31, 2011 | 01:51 PM

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Possible Cam For A L33

ok so I have a bone stock L33 I picked up with 24k on it.

I'm picking up a used LSXrt intake manifold and I'm wanting to go ahead and do some type of cam.

Now i'm kind of wanting that is still streetable and not strip only.

A buddy offered me his setup he was going to put in his.

What do you guys think?

Cam -

Intake valve lift - .580, degrees of duration 225
Exhaust valve lift - .590, degrees of duration 229
Lobe center 114 + 4 LSA

Push rods -

5/16" x 7.400" hardened

Valve Springs-

Gold Dual Valve Springs, Super 7 Locks, Ti retainers, Seals & .505" Bases (use with stock guides)

Aug 31, 2011 | 11:09 PM

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EPS told me to go with a 218/222 cam with around .595 lift on both sides.
If I had 3.42 gears he said I could go with a 222/226 with around .595 lift

So I would look for something around those specs.

Aug 31, 2011 | 11:35 PM

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what heads are on it ,consider head port flows to pick a good fitting cam with the proper duration splits..comp cams have some good LSr cams for L33s or contact Patrick-G for a custom cam that will make great power for your combo.

Sep 1, 2011 | 12:51 AM

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Stock L33 has 799 heads

Sep 1, 2011 | 06:29 AM

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Stock L33 has 799 heads

yup bingo

Sep 1, 2011 | 10:59 AM

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You need alot more cam than that... I have the fastest cam only ls3 corvette and i have the lg g6x3 cam... Great drivability and dynoed 490 rwhp

Sep 1, 2011 | 01:40 PM

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You need alot more cam than that... I have the fastest cam only ls3 corvette and i have the lg g6x3 cam... Great drivability and dynoed 490 rwhp

I would definitely not put "alot more cam than that" in a 5.3L that he wants to still have good street manners.

OP that 225/229 is on the large side for a 5.3 and I would stay away from that if you want to enjoy driving it. The 218/220 intake duration suggestions above are the max I would recommend.