Cam on feel the noise! (? for Allen & TRT guys too)...

[DamnYankee]

OK, cam isn't 'on' or in, but I WANT to feel the noise!

I've decided on putting my $500 toward a cam. Here are my options as I see them: 1.) I'm going to have to buy either a used one, 2.) find a great deal on a new one, or 3.) buy a new LS6.

With the LS6 there seems to be too much undecidedness about whether longer pushrods are really required, so I'd kind of like to steer clear of that (unless someone can convince me otherwise?).

There are some used Thunder Racing cams on line, but I'm still learning all of the numbers and what they mean, so yeah, I'm looking for advice as far as which cams are good and which to avoid.

This is my daily driver and I drive a lot during the day for work, so I don't want something loping to the point where it sounds like it's going to die. I'd like a nice mellow but noticeable lope that screams when you wake it up.

So, sock it to me - whattaya suggest?

PS: Allen & TRT guys - I'm open to having either of you install it, but I'd like the re-tune in person (unless you don't think it's necessary Allen?).

[Defunct SO]

around 220 duration on a 112 or 113. I wouldnt go anymore than something like the TR224 on a 112.
224 cam
You could always have a custom grind done, but with so many choices, I'm sure there is one waiting to be shipped to you.
Keep watching for used ones, that way you can do springs at the same time. You do need springs.

[metalmulisha777]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(trtturbo &#064; Apr 29 2006, 05&#58;06 PM) [snapback]51644[/snapback]</div>

around 220 duration on a 112 or 113. I wouldnt go anymore than something like the TR224 on a 112.
224 cam
You could always have a custom grind done, but with so many choices, I&#39;m sure there is one waiting to be shipped to you.
Keep watching for used ones, that way you can do springs at the same time. You do need springs.
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whatabout the TR220 112 lsa??? or would you reccomend the TR224 112

[DamnYankee]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(trtturbo &#064; Apr 29 2006, 06&#58;06 PM) [snapback]51644[/snapback]</div>

around 220 duration on a 112 or 113. I wouldnt go anymore than something like the TR224 on a 112.
224 cam
You could always have a custom grind done, but with so many choices, I&#39;m sure there is one waiting to be shipped to you.
Keep watching for used ones, that way you can do springs at the same time. You do need springs.
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OK...sounds good...
Now how does that cam compare with the LS6? Should I even consider the LS6 or would it be simpler to just get a "name brand" one to take the guess work out of the push rod length of the LS6 (is that an issue or has that been resolved on here - seems to have been a lot of confusion)...

[BadBlackSS]

Heres a freinds truck that used to have a LS1 Cam
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/gmc/0/...78E53A4D3A1.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/gmc/0/...967F7819C2B.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/gmc/0/...E4003881BB0.htm

[JJ_TURBO]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BadBlackSS &#064; Apr 30 2006, 12&#58;30 AM) [snapback]51656[/snapback]</div>

Heres a freinds truck that used to have a LS1 Cam
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/gmc/0/...78E53A4D3A1.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/gmc/0/...967F7819C2B.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/gmc/0/...E4003881BB0.htm
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The first one was a nice video. lol

[DamnYankee]

Does anyone know what the HP increases would be for an LS6 cam and say a TR 220?

[TXsilverado]

nobody is guna ask about converter size?

loping to where it wants to die requires atleast a 3000 stall to keep it daily drivable. otherwise you have a cool sounding truck that runs like a geo metro, but dies everywhere also, its not just a cam that you can pop in. upgraded springs are the bare minimum for a cam like you want.

i recomend ALOT of reading(search button) and you can probably answer your own questions from there. dont be afraid to ask questoions.

[badseed91]

All i did for my cam was call Allen. Allen will hook you up. I would definately get springs and pushrods though cause i wouldnt trust the stock ones at 6400rpm where allen put the red line. From 5000-6400 my truck sounds like a NASCAR&#33; My truck pulls hard from 2600-2800 till 6400. I forgot what my cam was but if you want ill find the cam card for you and give you the specs. You will definately want a bigger stall though. You will notice less low end power.

[jethro_3]

Badseed91, what cam did you install?????