Indianadroprop

I'm sure it's been covered but I could find anything. What is a good cam to put in a stock 5.3 using the oe springs and rods

j_tizzle_84

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not trying to rain on your parade but there is no good cam to swap with oe springs. if you are going to go thru the work of a cam swap and a tune why not get something that you will be happy with. ls6 is nice and cam / spring take outs can be had relatively cheap.

Indianadroprop

Any suggestions on a good cam spring combo then?

99Bluz28

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What's the vehicle it's going in, and what transmission ?

Also, what kind of use will the engine see?

j_tizzle_84

iTrader: (6)

it really depends on what you are looking to get out of your car. I have tsp 228r and love it. it is a mild cam by Ls standards but make good power under the curve and still pulls well up top, also has great street manners. I would suggest calling Texas speed and discussing cam choices with them. I am by no means the guy to point you in the direction that's right for you.

Indianadroprop

Looking for a nice lopey idle. Nothing real radical. My 63 impala isn't a race car. Just looking for a little more performance. It's a cruiser with the 4l65 and a ford 9"

1997trans-am

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I have a tsp torquer v2 112 lsa in my 5.3l, but I have upgraded springs. My rod bolts are stock though.

I think it may be too much cam for that size of motor, especially if you are not spinning it past 6300-6500 rpm.

Indianadroprop

Mine cruises at 1800. Very rarely will I be at high rpm

1997trans-am

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Don't go bigger than 224 duration and if you want more lope, go with a tighter lobe separation angle.

However, I would strongly suggest you go with springs too.

If you really want to stay with stock springs, you could go with one of the cams in this article below.

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...st_comparison/

Indianadroprop

Thanks I will take look at it. I really just need low end torque so I can leave a little smoke when I want to. The car is heavy (about 5500lbs)

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

Nice article!

IMO spend a little extra and get a set of PAC1218 valve springs for $120 and take a look at the CompCam #54-408-11 (lots of torque!)

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...valve-springs/
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...e-rpm-206-212/

schreurs1

at the very least, you can find a set of yellow valve springs used a dime a dozen. A good cheap upgrade for a smaller cam