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    ok, im looking a small/ but good cam. What should i go with. '02 4.8 1500 im looking for maybe 20hp gain and i dont want a big loppy bastard, lol. just something with a little more rpm range (ex: ls1 vs ls6 cam...ls6 goes to 6600 as to the ls1's 6000) if one exists, where can i can it and whats the part numbers. thanks.
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    Current:
    -- 8mm wires -- Air-Raid Intake Box/Filter -- Air-Raid Intake Tube -- Stage 2 ported TB

    Future:
    -- AS&M Headers --> 3" X-Pipe --> 2 Race Bullet Mufflers
    -- Cam 216-220-525-532-114
    -- Tuning

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    i have the comp 216-220-525-532-114 comp cam and it is a good cam.
    04 supercrew 5.4 3 valve-magnaflow catback



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    I think www.thunderracing.comhas one called the "Old Man" cam. It's on a 115 LSA so it won't have hardly any lope. Check it out, it may be what you're looking for. Mine( In Sig) has a little lope and makes great power in the 5.3
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    I too was going to mention something like a 214/220 .520/.530 114LSA. Should pull well to 6K and have great bottom-end and midrange power.

    Don't forget you will need higher lift springs to go with the cam. I'd also go with a set of hardened pushrods...

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    ok, im going with: Comp Cams LS1 Camshaft - 216 / 220 .525 / .532 114 LSA 1300-6300 RPM Power Band. Computer Tuning Required with automatic transmission cars. One of our most popular cams...This has proven to be a very well balanced camshaft in that it makes good power across the entire RPM range. Works well with Crane 1.8 Roller Rockers.

    What else do i need with this? Rods? rockers? name it all please!
    I should get my stage 3 ported TB this week, i heard they pull like a bitch over stock then i will get the tune after i get my headers.
    http://students.csci.unt.edu/~wwb0002/Pics/truck1.jpg

    Current:
    -- 8mm wires -- Air-Raid Intake Box/Filter -- Air-Raid Intake Tube -- Stage 2 ported TB

    Future:
    -- AS&M Headers --> 3" X-Pipe --> 2 Race Bullet Mufflers
    -- Cam 216-220-525-532-114
    -- Tuning

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    to be honest. if it was me -and it was not long ago-i would do it all.
    hardened push rods----comp 918's or equivelent---cam install gasket kit. a good torque wrench. a very good 8mm 6 point socket. and >>>>>


    http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=...956cca72a228c8d
    04 supercrew 5.4 3 valve-magnaflow catback



    formerly 02denali 12.79@107

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