Cam recommendations for ls1 silverado..

Hey guys,

I just recently swaped my ls1 into my truck, finally fixed my a/c problem and im running no more dtc codes.

Now that ive driven it for about 2 weeks i already want to throw a cam in. It originally came with a stock ls1 cam but, i swaped it out with a stock ls6 cam and i want more...lol.

I was thinking about a 112 or 114 lsa. .55x-.58x lift and for duration i have no clue... maybe 220? I really like the lope of the GM hot cam. Give me some ideas. As for Torque converter i will be getting a 2600-3000 not sure yet.

Im putting this cam in my truck in sig. Yes its a daily driver, I want this motor to be N/A and not horrible on gas.

Thanks alot people, Brandon

Check out www.texas-speed.com they have some really nice cams and they can custom grind whatever you want.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by LS6_Silverado

It originally came with a stock ls1 cam but, i swaped it out with a stock ls6 cam and i want more...lol.
I was thinking about a 112 or 114 lsa. .55x-.58x lift and for duration i have no clue... maybe 220? I really like the lope of the GM hot cam. Give me some ideas. As for Torque converter i will be getting a 2600-3000 not sure yet.

Im putting this cam in my truck in sig. Yes its a daily driver, I want this motor to be N/A and not horrible on gas.

Thanks alot people, Brandon

---

This is something I am also interested in knowing, and will keep reading about. What else was required to install the cam? New pushrods, springs, retainers?

Yes i have looked at cams on texas speed and comp cams. I just wanted YOUR guys opinions on what you think.

For a cam swap all you really need is springs and gaskets but pushrods, lifters and retainers are a nice investment.

If you do not replace the stock pushrods with hardened rods you'll create a disaster shortly. You can bend stock pushrods with a stock cam. They can't handle the load of a performance cam with more lift and a more agressive lift profile.

threadjack: how did you fix teh a/c, what was the problem? :D

if you get yours from texas speed i would highly recomend getting the whole cam kit....

my cam is a 228/228 588/588 @ 112.... its a pig down low but the top is amazing... i used to have the 220/220 581/581 @ 112 and that was a really nice cam

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by TxStVanWilder

if you get yours from texas speed i would highly recomend getting the whole cam kit....

my cam is a 228/228 588/588 @ 112.... its a pig down low but the top is amazing... i used to have the 220/220 581/581 @ 112 and that was a really nice cam

---

Well thats not good for me because my truck is all ready a pig a low end. Would the 112 lsa make it better down low? Im leaning towards a 220 on 112 lsa, i need it to be good down low. Does anyone else have any cam recommendations for a good low end with 3.73's?

I fixed my a/c by i recheck all my connections and the actual a/c connector was shoved in the plastic housing so i took it off and rewired it.

Thanks

im no expert by any means.... but a converter will help you down low with any cam thats for sure..

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by LS6_Silverado

Well thats not good for me because my truck is all ready a pig a low end. Would the 112 lsa make it better down low? Im leaning towards a 220 on 112 lsa, i need it to be good down low. Does anyone else have any cam recommendations for a good low end with 3.73's?

I fixed my a/c by i recheck all my connections and the actual a/c connector was shoved in the plastic housing so i took it off and rewired it.

Thanks

---

Yeah Brandon--Alan's cam would be good for your truck. Since you have the 243 heads (AWESOME!!!!), you can do that cam and back it up with a 3000 Tank TT stall. Do 7.4L Hardened Pushrods and PRC springs with that cam. You can get a cam kit that includes all of it from Texas Speed. Once you get all of that installed, your truck wil scream!!!!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by TxStVanWilder

my cam is a 228/228 588/588 @ 112.... its a pig down low but the top is amazing...

---

get a bigger converter then. my cam is a hair smaller (226/226) and i was cutting 1.69 60' times spinning. now im wishing i went with the 228 or even bigger.

Well now im leaning towards a 228/228 on a 112 lsa. What size converter would you guys recommend? Could i get away with a 3000? or should i get a 3200? Also could anyone tell me what my stock converter is?

Just a note the cam is going in first then im ordering a FLT and converter. Will my truck still be fun to drive if i install this cam with out a converter?

What type of tirers are you using to get 1.69 60' times??

Brandon

The 228 would be a good choice. I would say 3000 stall at minimum for that cam. Stock converter=NOT ENOUGH for that size of cam. Truck will drive ok, but you won't be able to utilize the cam's power until you get the stall.

I just got the 228 cam and now Im just trying to make up my mind on what size converter to go with.

Have you installed the cam yet? Does it drive ok and will this kill my gas mileage. Its not that big of a deal i just want it to be decent....

Ok i think i will go with a 3200 stall. If 3000 is the minimum.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by LS6_Silverado

Have you installed the cam yet? Does it drive ok and will this kill my gas mileage. Its not that big of a deal i just want it to be decent....

Ok i think i will go with a 3200 stall. If 3000 is the minimum.

---

Not installed yet, waiting to get a stall. I might get a 3200 yank. I can get a 3000 from Pheonix transmision for $429 and the 3200 yank goes for $725. I really want atleast a 3200 Im just trying to justify the $300 difference.

dont be afraid of a bigger converter. i say 3200 minimum. im running 3600 and wish i went bigger.

go bigger at lease 3400 ....

With stalls such as 3400 and 3600, will my truck still be able to be my daily driver?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by LS6_Silverado

With stalls such as 3400 and 3600, will my truck still be able to be my daily driver?

---

mine was before gas got so expensive

Yes, the converter will still lock up 1:1 when cruising.

Ok guys im now pretty much settled on ether a 224R or 228R Im about to order this cam in a few days i just cant make my mind up on ether a 112 or 114 lsa? Has anyone every swap between the both? or prefered one over the other?

I know 112 will help me down low but weak up top and the 114 will be kinda weak down low but good up top.

Ive listened to many idle clips and i like both 112 and 114 im just looking for the best option to get my 4400lbs truck moving quick through out the whole rpm range. I dont want any weak points...

Thanks for all your help so far people!!

Brandon

Are you running a stock TC? If so, get the 114 LSA...

I am running a 228/230 on a 112 with a 300 stall. Love it just wish I had went with a bigger stall. Got good power and torque through the whole range. Only problem I have is getting traction through 1st and 2nd gear. Here is an idle clip of the truck at 1000 rpm, sounds better at 850 when truck is warmed up though.

Truckidle.flv video by Bud8RaceFan1 - Photobucket