Cam???

[white1]

kind of the same question, I like the sound of the tsp228r cam, I have a 06 gmc 5.3 and 3.73 extended cab, 2wheel drive. I only drive it on the weekends. What stall can I get away with, hoping a 2600.
Texas Speed 228R Camshaft

Probably wont be happy with less than 3600 with that cam in a 5.3

[blackjack325]

like i had mentioned, my truck is driven about 3 days a week or so. But i want it driveable enough to take on road trips. You think the 224R is too much for the 3000 stall I have? What kind of improvement do you think the 220 would make 1/4 mi wise?

[GraniteBlueNNBS]

The 3k stall just isnt big enough for a 224 cam. The 220 would be better suited. with the cam and a good tune you might drop a second off you et

[blackjack325]

^^^ i guess ill give the 220 a shot...
my best so far has been 14.60... although i know it should be faster with my mods. Im pretty sure the 22" wheel/tire set up isnt helping out! lol

[danger_ranger83]

my buddy had a 5.3 with the tsp224r and a 3000yank and it worked just fine...no waiting for power

[blackjack325]

wish there was a way to find out for sure, without buying both cams and testing them of course

[GraniteBlueNNBS]

You could always Call Allen at Nelson Performance and he could custom spec you a cam.

[o2camaross]

or patrick guerra on ls1tech

[blackjack325]

yeah... ill ask my local speed shop aswell.
id really like a Supercharger/Turbo though. but i dont have enough for that quite yet.

[white1]

I think the 3000 will work fine with the 224. Seen it done plenty of times. You could probably get away with a 3200 with the 228, but IMO a 3400 would be better.

Just for comparison, I ran a 223/226 in my 6.0 with a 3200 and t matched great. I stepped down to a TB stall (2600ish) and it worked, just had about a 200 rpm sluggish spot when you nailed it. not enough to be concerned with, but enough to notice