Chevy 5.3 Engine Help part selecting

[ChevyonBillets]

My friend is asking $250 for that cam new .I also was looking at the Texas Speed 228R ????

[Wagonbacker9]

My friend is asking $250 for that cam new .I also was looking at the Texas Speed 228R ????

Thats what I paid for my used 228/222... so thats a good deal, but be sure its what you want. I'd say the 228R is on the big end of what you'd wanna put in, DEFINITELY need to stall it for a cam that big.

[ChevyonBillets]

I just want something that won't kill me on gas

[pl4yboy]

I just want something that won't kill me on gas

Then sell the truck and buy a prius. If you can't afford gas, you don't need to modify the truck.

[ChevyonBillets]

Then sell the truck and buy a prius. If you can't afford gas, you don't need to modify the truck.

You feel better you got it off your chest bud . Instead ill buy a smart car , Just trying to find the right cam

[J Industries]

Don't think he was getting anything off his chest. Your asking about a 228 cam in a 5.3 that will need a decent stall. Both of which cost $$$ just like gas. Both of which will hurt gas mileage. Do your research, some one asks the same question every week. I'm not tryin to bust your balls but read up. Learn about what you have, need, and want. Then figure out how it goes together.

Ask questions to increase your knowledge, not to solve your problems.

[gagliano7]

Everything i have read or seen the tr220 or the tsp220 do the best in a stock 5.3.If you are just getting the cam for $250 you will also need springs and pushrods.

[00shortbox]

I have a 220/224 575/575 on a 112lsa in my 5.7, it sounds awesome and has great power all the way through. It's a manual trans though so not sure if you'd need a stall or not. I'm sure someone has more experience with cams and stalls and would be able to advise on stall options.

[GraniteBlueNNBS]

i had a 224/230 588 / 114lsa cam in my 5.3 with a 3k stall with a 60e and pulled 19mpg

[kerrige]

I just want something that won't kill me on gas

Any well speced cam isn't going to kill you on gas. You will lose some, but it won't cut it in half unless its terribly speced.