Cam suggestions for a 5.3 l33
03-14-2019, 09:19 AM
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Cam suggestions for a 5.3 l33 Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked a lot, but with all the different options out there I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask anyway. I currently have a 2005 Chevy Silverado z71 with the l33 HO engine. She’s all stock with the exception of a CAI, Flow master cat back exhaust, and a tune. Im looking for a cam that will provide a good band of power through all rpm ranges as I tow very rarely, but also want to gain upwards of 70+ hp if possible while remaining reliable. Also any suggestions on springs and lobes would be very appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Brock
Thanks in advance,
Brock
03-14-2019, 09:26 AM
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Peak to Peak gains of 70 horsepower probably won't happen. You might pick up a 70 horsepower gain over a part of the graph where the L33 has started to fall off hard. A 70 horsepower peak gain is going to be a pretty big cam for a truck.
You could pick anything in the upper 220/low 230 range on intake/exhaust duration on a 112-114 LSA and pick up 70 horsepower up top where the stock cam has started to fall off.
You could pick anything in the upper 220/low 230 range on intake/exhaust duration on a 112-114 LSA and pick up 70 horsepower up top where the stock cam has started to fall off.
03-14-2019, 09:44 AM
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Peak to Peak gains of 70 horsepower probably won't happen. You might pick up a 70 horsepower gain over a part of the graph where the L33 has started to fall off hard. A 70 horsepower peak gain is going to be a pretty big cam for a truck.
You could pick anything in the upper 220/low 230 range on intake/exhaust duration on a 112-114 LSA and pick up 70 horsepower up top where the stock cam has started to fall off.
You could pick anything in the upper 220/low 230 range on intake/exhaust duration on a 112-114 LSA and pick up 70 horsepower up top where the stock cam has started to fall off.
03-14-2019, 05:26 PM
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Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked a lot, but with all the different options out there I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask anyway. I currently have a 2005 Chevy Silverado z71 with the l33 HO engine. She’s all stock with the exception of a CAI, Flow master cat back exhaust, and a tune. Im looking for a cam that will provide a good band of power through all rpm ranges as I tow very rarely, but also want to gain upwards of 70+ hp if possible while remaining reliable. Also any suggestions on springs and lobes would be very appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Brock
Thanks in advance,
Brock
03-15-2019, 05:08 AM
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The stage 3 high lift from Texas speed is a great setup that will bring up your hp and tq.
I use it in one of my 2500hd trucka and love it.
We offer the kit at $569 for cam springs and pushrods.
Dont be shy of lift there, it will bring up your horsepower and torque with no real adverse issues.
I use it in one of my 2500hd trucka and love it.
We offer the kit at $569 for cam springs and pushrods.
Dont be shy of lift there, it will bring up your horsepower and torque with no real adverse issues.