TR Cam Recommendation
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TR Cam Recommendation I got a cam recommendation back from thunder racing the other day for my 383 LS1 build-up. Here is the specs:
1999 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab
383 LS1(4.000" Eagle Crank/6.125" Scat I-Beams/undecided on Pistons)
5.3 Patriot Performance Heads (Stage 2)
3.90 Gears/Eaton
2600 Yank Converter/Beefed-up 4L60-E
Full Bolt-ons
Dyno-Tune
They said to stay on the smaller side since I occasionally tow and being my daily driver. They said to go with a 224/228-110 on a XER lobe. I was kinda wanting to go a little bit bigger than that. What do you ya'll think?
1999 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab
383 LS1(4.000" Eagle Crank/6.125" Scat I-Beams/undecided on Pistons)
5.3 Patriot Performance Heads (Stage 2)
3.90 Gears/Eaton
2600 Yank Converter/Beefed-up 4L60-E
Full Bolt-ons
Dyno-Tune
They said to stay on the smaller side since I occasionally tow and being my daily driver. They said to go with a 224/228-110 on a XER lobe. I was kinda wanting to go a little bit bigger than that. What do you ya'll think?
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What about the top-end? Like from a roll would I have a chance at a stock Lightning or SRT-10?
How does it do in your car? Where does the hp and torque peak at? When do you shift? Thanks!
How does it do in your car? Where does the hp and torque peak at? When do you shift? Thanks!
I shift at 6000 rpm but the cam will easily rev to 6800rpm. Yes, your heavier pickup will easily outrun the stock Lightning 
But you may need a 3.42-3.73 gear for better top end.
My horsepower peaks at 6250 rpm
But you may need a 3.42-3.73 gear for better top end.My horsepower peaks at 6250 rpm
Last edited by gollum; Apr 9, 2006 at 05:44 PM.
Originally Posted by 99silveradoSS
I got a cam recommendation back from thunder racing the other day for my 383 LS1 build-up. Here is the specs:
1999 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab
383 LS1(4.000" Eagle Crank/6.125" Scat I-Beams/undecided on Pistons)
5.3 Patriot Performance Heads (Stage 2)
3.90 Gears/Eaton
2600 Yank Converter/Beefed-up 4L60-E
Full Bolt-ons
Dyno-Tune
They said to stay on the smaller side since I occasionally tow and being my daily driver. They said to go with a 224/228-110 on a XER lobe. I was kinda wanting to go a little bit bigger than that. What do you ya'll think?
1999 Chevy Silverado Ext. Cab
383 LS1(4.000" Eagle Crank/6.125" Scat I-Beams/undecided on Pistons)
5.3 Patriot Performance Heads (Stage 2)
3.90 Gears/Eaton
2600 Yank Converter/Beefed-up 4L60-E
Full Bolt-ons
Dyno-Tune
They said to stay on the smaller side since I occasionally tow and being my daily driver. They said to go with a 224/228-110 on a XER lobe. I was kinda wanting to go a little bit bigger than that. What do you ya'll think?
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Originally Posted by brad8266
That is a good grind for lots of touque down low. There is a very long thread about a cam of this size in thus forum, its like 8 pages long, check it out it was a lot of info in it.
