Cam choice for 4.8 with LS1 intake and headers w/t56
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Cam choice for 4.8 with LS1 intake and headers w/t56
I know you guys probably hate threads like this.
I tried to do some research, but there's not much info out there for a 4.8, at least not one that's not running in a heavy truck with an auto trans. The information I can find was mostly for "truck cams" with a certain power band in mind.
Motor is a stock high mileage '01 4.8 with LS1 intake, F Body accessories, generic 1 3/4" headers/exhaust. It will be running in a 3k lb car with a t56, and 4.09 rear.
I'm slowly building a big cube motor on the side, but I would like to drop a cam in on this 4.8 before I install it.
I would prefer something relatively mild - something that's not going to require to put a ton of money into the drivetrain. If I can get high 200's at the wheels I'll be happy, anything on top of that will be gravy.
Again, I'm not looking for a "swap the motor" response - that's already in the works down the line. I already have the 4.8, it's going in the car no matter what, I just want to make it a little more lively in the meantime!
Some friends have suggested "Cam Motion Stage 2 Drop In Cam" or the "Crane 206" but I'm concerned this will have more of a towing/truck oriented powerband?
Thanks for your anticipated help!
I tried to do some research, but there's not much info out there for a 4.8, at least not one that's not running in a heavy truck with an auto trans. The information I can find was mostly for "truck cams" with a certain power band in mind.
Motor is a stock high mileage '01 4.8 with LS1 intake, F Body accessories, generic 1 3/4" headers/exhaust. It will be running in a 3k lb car with a t56, and 4.09 rear.
I'm slowly building a big cube motor on the side, but I would like to drop a cam in on this 4.8 before I install it.
I would prefer something relatively mild - something that's not going to require to put a ton of money into the drivetrain. If I can get high 200's at the wheels I'll be happy, anything on top of that will be gravy.
Again, I'm not looking for a "swap the motor" response - that's already in the works down the line. I already have the 4.8, it's going in the car no matter what, I just want to make it a little more lively in the meantime!
Some friends have suggested "Cam Motion Stage 2 Drop In Cam" or the "Crane 206" but I'm concerned this will have more of a towing/truck oriented powerband?
Thanks for your anticipated help!