Tsunami Camshaft
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Tsunami Camshaft
Found a good deal on a tsunami camshaft. I'm new to building motors, so I'm here to ask some guidance.
I've got a 5.3 lm7. Will it fit? What other mods/parts will be required? Is it good for a boosted motor? I do plan on adding a turbo.
Thanks in advance!
I've got a 5.3 lm7. Will it fit? What other mods/parts will be required? Is it good for a boosted motor? I do plan on adding a turbo.
Thanks in advance!
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It should work, the 5.3's can use the same cams as LS1/LS6. but with that much lift you will need to replace your valve springs. That much lift will be too much for stock springs.
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A Tsunami in a 5.3 would be a overkill, the cam simply tries to move more air than the 5.3 can take in and out, and its not really a boost cam, its more of a max effort cam. A 220-224 range cam would suit your engine much much better.
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Unless this was going in some insanely light vehicle you are going to find yourself without much lowend power. The tsunami is a good cam and we have made some big numbers with it, but it simply wont act the same in a 5.3. The 5.3 just doesnt have the displacement to move enough air. As stated before it would also be a poor boost cam.
Depeding on what you are doing with this motor I would really look into something in the low 220 range.
Depeding on what you are doing with this motor I would really look into something in the low 220 range.