cam upgrade for 4.8 swap
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Just finished up a 4.8/4l60e swap on my 88 Volvo 240 wagon and got most of the bugs worked out of it. Now looking to squeeze out a little more power from the combo so I figured a cam swap would be the first move. Also plan on changing converters as the stock one feels a bit tight for the car, even stock. Was eyeballing this one, but figured I would gain a little more input before pulling the trigger.
Info on the car
3200ish lbs
stock internal 4.8 with hooker manifolds
3.73 gear with a 195/55 16 tire
rebuilt 4l60e from a local shop
Just finished up a 4.8/4l60e swap on my 88 Volvo 240 wagon and got most of the bugs worked out of it. Now looking to squeeze out a little more power from the combo so I figured a cam swap would be the first move. Also plan on changing converters as the stock one feels a bit tight for the car, even stock. Was eyeballing this one, but figured I would gain a little more input before pulling the trigger.
Info on the car
3200ish lbs
stock internal 4.8 with hooker manifolds
3.73 gear with a 195/55 16 tire
rebuilt 4l60e from a local shop
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Where do you want the powerband to be?
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With a 4.8L and that convertor, something in the 204 to 206 intake range and 32 to 35 intake valve closing. For example, the BTR Stage 1 Truck, or SDPCs LS6 Power Max.
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You may want to consider Summit’s Pro Ls Sum-8720R1. It will work with your stock converter and work even better with our 3000-3200 red converter. We have a feeling it’s going to make your car everything you want it to be.
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