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Jan 24, 2016 | 02:23 PM

Cameron Tarara

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5.3 build advice

Looking to get opinions on my current setup and future plans.
Current:
Lm7 stock with rod bolts, push rods, and valve springs.
Mild cam
BBK ssi
Shorty headers
N.O. 78mm dual stage plate
NX solenoids
1gal standalone with renegade 120 nitrous fuel
All infront of a rmvb 400 and 8.8 with detroit locker and good axles.
This is in a 88 rx7

Looking to wake it up a bit this season with:
Long tubes
Prc 2.5 5.3 heads
Bigger cam

Want opinions on cam or any comment questions or concerns.
Thanks.

Jan 25, 2016 | 09:23 AM

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To get a good cam spec'd for your particular setup, get with a company such as Texas Speed or Brain Tooley Racing. Both companies are great at getting customers the cam they need!

Jan 25, 2016 | 11:28 AM

Cameron Tarara

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Thanks for the response. Texas speed recommended thier ms4 cam but i was thinking that might be a little aggressive for my little 5.3.
P.s. i really like the plate and standalone fuel cell i got from you guys at nitrous outlet.

Jan 25, 2016 | 12:04 PM

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Talk to Martin Smallwood about a cam. Best guy on the market for LS motors

Jan 25, 2016 | 12:11 PM

Cameron Tarara

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Quote:

Originally Posted by baronsmith98

Talk to Martin Smallwood about a cam. Best guy on the market for LS motors

Is that tick?

Jan 25, 2016 | 12:50 PM

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I'm glad you like it! Let me know if there's anything else we can do for you!

Jan 25, 2016 | 02:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by baronsmith98

Talk to Martin Smallwood about a cam. Best guy on the market for LS motors

This.

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Originally Posted by Cameron Tarara

Is that tick?

No. He has his own company now. Its Smallwood Race Development.

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Jan 26, 2016 | 10:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameron Tarara

Thanks for the response. Texas speed recommended thier ms4 cam but i was thinking that might be a little aggressive for my little 5.3.

I've seen people use this cam along with larger in the 5.3 applications without a problem. If going with a custom cam design just make sure to let the person know what you plan on doing so it can be spec'd correctly.

-Chris