Pickin a cam

[blueflamed03]

212/218 one
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/CamDetails.aspx?csid=1085&sb=2

206/212 one, which I agree with Jenna, this will offer more low end.
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/CamDetails.aspx?csid=1095&sb=2

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I would recommend this cam "TR Blower" - 214/230 .601/.579 117 LSA

idle to 6800rpm, will prolly still want a mild stall, say 2300-2500, you can steal one from a 6cyl trailblazer for cheap.

I wouldn't use that on a NA engine, that's a blower grind with wide LSA.

 

[hyde]

Guys picking up a factory ZO6 camshaft out of a 2002-03 -04. This cam will make good power and you will have great reliablity with a factory camshaft. Have dynoed several 5.3's that make close to 330rwhp and then you can change the heads to 6.0l truck heads drop compression and run 10-12 pounds of boost which will respond to the camshaft flawlessly. Just a thought and cheap to do...

 

[blueflamed03]

hyde, what do you do for a living, access to a dyno?

 

[TheFuzz]

206/212 one, which I agree with Jenna, this will offer more low end.
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/CamDetails.aspx?csid=1095&sb=2

That one says "significant gains in the mid and upper RPM range"

Isn't that contradictive of a low end cam? I'm not trying to be an ass, I really am curious since I know dick about this and I'm eyballing cams for my 6.0 swap.

 

[blueflamed03]

That one says "significant gains in the mid and upper RPM range"

Isn't that contradictive of a low end cam? I'm not trying to be an ass, I really am curious since I know dick about this and I'm eyballing cams for my 6.0 swap.

if you look at the factory torque peak on even the factory cam, it isn't until 1800-2200. That's why alot of people say a converter is a good first add on.
Now stick a cam with 206/212 in a 350 cu in, that is a really small cam. But in a 284 cu in or 325 cu in, that's about as mild as you can go. A TQ or gear swap will really wake this cam up.

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now for your 6.0, you can stand to go a tad larger, you have more displacement.

 

[BOSS]

Like Towelie said on SouthPark, "I have no idea what you guys are talking about."

..But I will!

 

[NoChrome]

I wouldn't use that on a NA engine, that's a blower grind with wide LSA.

Right, but they guy wants a blower, in the end, why not only buy 1 $400 cam and even if its not the "best" for a na motor, it will still out perform stock.

 

[blueflamed03]

well it's a package deal, if SC is like a year away, I for sure wouldn't put a blower grind in, or vice versa. If SC is semi close, possibly. But if it's a long term go, I wouldn't.

 

[hyde]

Blue, I had a shop for many years. I have several close friends who own big shops in Houston/Pearland. I know work offshore as a consultant for BP in GoM. I have built many high powered LS1, LS2 and to many to list small block chev and ford race motors. I love the LS platform and they make big numbers very easily.

 

[JennaBear]

Justin has a Z06 cam in his SSS I believe. I wouldn't want it in my 5.3L but it performs well with the blower on the 6.0L.

I went with the 206/212 as I knew I would be getting a blower but also needed it for a DD in the meantime. Kinda the best of both worlds for me.