Cam swap people, what cam did you go with and how do you like it?

[91RS]

That’s because most people care about the all out power number rather than what the curve looks like and how it drives off the 1/4 mile. That’s why if/when I cam either of my trucks I will be keeping the VVT because that helps a lot with power down low.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I actually have a tsp stage 2 vvt 5.3 truck cam sitting on the shelf for it but after my wife drove my car (and decided it shook too much but was “f-ing fast” I’ve been shopping around for maybe something smaller but not much out there that retains vvt.

 

[MWR Denali]

I have the BTR Stage III truck cam (first version) in my Avalanche and it's a blast to drive, especially with a proper torque converter upgrade.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Not looking for an all out hp build. Have thought about snagging a zl1 converter for it just to make sure it’s smooth and doesn’t push at all (though my cam is bigger and doesn’t push too bad).

 

[esoteric_ast]

This is one of the most popular grinds and has VVT. A few companies will do a custom VVT grind for you for about $50 more.

https://www.texas-speed.com/p-5330-tsp-stage-2-53-vvt-truck-camshaft.aspx

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I actually have a tsp stage 2 vvt 5.3 truck cam sitting on the shelf for it but after my wife drove my car (and decided it shook too much but was “f-ing fast” I’ve been shopping around for maybe something smaller but not much out there that retains vvt.

This is one of the most popular grinds and has VVT. A few companies will do a custom VVT grind for you for about $50 more.

https://www.texas-speed.com/p-5330-tsp-stage-2-53-vvt-truck-camshaft.aspx

I posted I have it. Still haven’t found much info on how it actually drives/acts.

 

[91RS]

I found some videos on YouTube and it doesn't sound super lopey. Me personally, I wouldn't want anything that wouldn't work with the stock torque converter. I did a mind cam in a Trailblazer SS a few years ago and did a Yank converter that everyone on the forum said was a "must have" and I absolutely hated it. If you're trying to put something together that is a daily, don't build something that belongs only on the track.

 

[esoteric_ast]

I posted I have it. Still haven’t found much info on how it actually drives/acts.

A bunch of guys over at performancetrucks. net have kept VVT on their silvarados etc. More information there for sure.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

A bunch of guys over at performancetrucks. net have kept VVT on their silvarados etc. More information there for sure.

Found a few threads on the cam I have. Unfortunately most just speak of power and not daily driving it. Maybe I’ll sign up.

 

[StockHoe]

What cam did you go with? I’ve got a 2010 ssv with 5.3 and vvt. I’m keeping the vvt but looking for real world drivability on the camshaft you went with.

Thanks for any insight.

Here is what I put in my 07. I wanted to remove the AFM system. Comp Cam 54-412-11 212/218 114LSA, CHE Trunions, LS6 springs, 7.40 Chromoly Pushrods, Delphi LS7 lifters, high volume oil pump, new water pump, new timing chain, ARP bolts. I rebuilt the tranny but kept the factory stall. It runs great.