Turbo 5.3, Will this cam work or be to radical?

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Aug 26, 2014 | 08:43 PM

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Turbo 5.3, Will this cam work or be to radical?

Hey guys, have a deal on a cam right now for my 5.3 build but im not sure its going to be boost friendly. I know its not terribly off of what ive seen people running but I want to be sure before i drop the coin. Specs are 228/228 .588/.588 on a 111 lsa. Let me know what you think.

Aug 26, 2014 | 08:59 PM

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I'd pass on that cam. If it was a 228/228 114lsa with milder cam lobe then maybe, but even then it's still bigger than you really need. I'd go with less duration, 224 or less, less aggressive cam lobes and a wider 112-116lsa depending on the cam size, boost level and how smooth you want to engine to run.

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Aug 26, 2014 | 09:56 PM

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sounds good, may just go with the stock ls6 cam from gm... i know alot of guys have good luck with it. I wouldnt mind a little thump but may settle for now

Aug 26, 2014 | 10:20 PM

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IMO, you'd be better off with a single pattern or reverse split cam, or even a very mild split traditional split pattern cam.
These cams would be a better choice:
http://www.speedinc.com/shop-by-vehi...m-216-216.html

or...

http://www.mcssl.com/store/cammotion/turbo-stage-

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Aug 27, 2014 | 07:47 AM

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sounds good, think im gonna go with that speed inc package... thats a pretty good deal on the springs and pushrods

Aug 29, 2014 | 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28

You'd be better off with a single pattern or reverse split cam, or even a very mild split traditional split pattern cam.
This would be a good cam:
http://www.speedinc.com/shop-by-vehi...m-216-216.html

or...

http://www.mcssl.com/store/cammotion/turbo-stage-

How can you sit there and give a cam reccomendation and say you need this or that when the man hasn't even posted what turbocharger he is using??

You wouldnt cam the motor the same for an On3 70mm as you would for an S475....