Truck cam question
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Haven't been able to get a straight answer in the truck forum, so I turn to you guys!
I want to put a cam in my truck with the setup seen in my signature. I will also be adding E-fans and getting a dyno tune. I know that I will need to at least change valvesprings, what else?
What would be a good cam from Comp, Thunder, Texas Speed, etc? Remember, for a heavy truck (RCSB) running a juiced 4.8. I don't mind driveability issues, as I walk to work. I want something with a noticeable idle (read 112 LSA
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I originally thought of this Thunder Racing cam, but I'm no good at this Gen III stuff
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224/227 Duration (.050 I assume)
.563/.569 Lift
114 LSA
I appreciate any and all responses. Everyone's ideas will help me decide. Thanks!
I want to put a cam in my truck with the setup seen in my signature. I will also be adding E-fans and getting a dyno tune. I know that I will need to at least change valvesprings, what else?
What would be a good cam from Comp, Thunder, Texas Speed, etc? Remember, for a heavy truck (RCSB) running a juiced 4.8. I don't mind driveability issues, as I walk to work. I want something with a noticeable idle (read 112 LSA
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I originally thought of this Thunder Racing cam, but I'm no good at this Gen III stuff
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224/227 Duration (.050 I assume)
.563/.569 Lift
114 LSA
I appreciate any and all responses. Everyone's ideas will help me decide. Thanks!
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i'd try something like a 212/218, XE lobes on a 112... the stock cam is about 190-.450-114, (not sure on lift)... u don't wanna go too big on the cam with that small 4.8, remember the cam will seem bigger since the engine is smaller...
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I'd agree with someday. You sound like you don't use the truck for towing adn already have a stall. You could go a little larger, but it will lose power on the bottom end. I wouldn't go larger than a thunder 220 though.
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Oh yeah, sorry. No I don't tow, I have a 85 GMC for that
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Has anyone had any experience with Texas Speed & Performance Cams?
I would really prefer a 112 LSA because naturally I wanna hear it. ALthough, I don't want it to be all bark and no bite. I'm guessing the one I had picked would kill me huh?
With my nitrous in mind, should I go single or dual pattern?
Thanks
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Has anyone had any experience with Texas Speed & Performance Cams?
I would really prefer a 112 LSA because naturally I wanna hear it. ALthough, I don't want it to be all bark and no bite. I'm guessing the one I had picked would kill me huh?
With my nitrous in mind, should I go single or dual pattern?
Thanks