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03-05-2009, 08:30 AM
SS Killer

New cam on the way!

It's an Isky Cam, 224/233, .578"/.597", 112 LSA.

Will be looking for a 3k stall. What do you guys think?
03-05-2009, 08:31 AM
GasGuzzler

More stall FTW.
03-05-2009, 08:36 AM
SS Killer

I've been told that a 3k stall will actually stall to about 3,500... that would be my target stall speed.
03-05-2009, 11:55 AM
ChevyLee

Get a 3200-3600 stall. you probably wont be happy with that low of one.
03-05-2009, 01:12 PM
SS Killer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluecat

The last two I've got have been big misses. Yank sent me a TBSS4000 for 5.3 truck saying it would only make 3600 behind a stock 5.3. Stalls to 4400 and flashes to 4600. Edge sent me what I wanted to be a mid low 3k stall for a 650+ motor. I stressed the amount of ass the engine had and the porky weight fo the vehicle. ...4800... I though they we're really on top of what I was asking for, but I should have just told then I wanted a tight 2800-3000 and was making 900hp. That is what you have to do to get the right converter.

None of which is a big deal - thats just part of it. It's why you get free restalls because you'll never get it right the first time. Just take it from experiance. Buy the most efficent 3000-3200 stall you can get with a 2.2ish str. I bet money it will make 3400 and you'll be tickled to death with it.

Rule of thumb is keep the str resonable as to keep loss low and...

Ordered stall size = ((Actual desired stall - 2800) / 2) + 2800

3150 = ((3500 - 2800) / 2) + 2800

3650 = ((4500 - 2800) / 2) + 2800

So if I want 3,400rpm stall, I need a 3k stall. Sounds right to me.
03-05-2009, 01:24 PM
ducky

It depends on what stall you get
03-05-2009, 01:34 PM
Red03SilSS

My stall is a 3200 and it stalls maybe at 3300-3400 and flashes to 3500-3600.

Ive always heard if you have over so much HP it will flash higher. Whether this is true or not I don't know.
03-05-2009, 03:05 PM
GasGuzzler

More TQ is what stalls one higher....so does more weight.
03-05-2009, 09:17 PM
txarkitekt

True dat. You MIGHT get 3200 out of it with the 5.3L. I would go 3200 so you can get to the stall speed you want.

Nice cam BTW. Those 5.3Ls LOVE duration. I assume you are getting PRCs and pushrods?
03-06-2009, 07:19 AM
SS Killer

I'm running stock pushrods and 918's right now. Are pushrods something I should really think about? If so, I'll pick some up.
03-06-2009, 07:26 AM
Z88 sd

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Killer

I'm running stock pushrods and 918's right now. Are pushrods something I should really think about? If so, I'll pick some up.

Hardend pushrods are jusst a little insurance policy and are worth everything they cost. Learned this the hard way.
03-06-2009, 07:27 AM
mongoose90584

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Killer

I'm running stock pushrods and 918's right now. Are pushrods something I should really think about? If so, I'll pick some up.

Since you are running 918's i would recommend pulling off your valve cover every few months and checking your springs. I just had a set break on me and drop a valve in the cylinder. Just a tip.
03-06-2009, 07:45 AM
SS Killer

Sounds good, thanks for the input.

I will be uprgrading to PRC's as soon as I can afford it. the only reason I'm really able to do this cam swap is I've got a guy waiting to buy the cam that's in my truck now.
03-06-2009, 07:49 AM
SS Killer

Pushrods are on the way.
03-13-2009, 09:57 AM
SS Killer

How do you think this cam will perform with stock injectors?

Personally, I think I'll be fine.
03-13-2009, 10:05 AM
banker099

my injectors are maxxed on a lot smaller cam