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    I would just get a simple off the shelf cam in the 212/218 range if you don't want to run a stall. Matching springs and hardened push rods are a given. The 214/218 cam is a good option. If you are willing to run a stall then you can easily jump to a 22x/22x cam of your choosing. To get a really specific cam we need more specs on your build. Supporting mods, gears, boltons, future plans, etc. The Z06 cam isn't worth the time unless it's free or really cheap.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kerrige View Post
    I would just get a simple off the shelf cam in the 212/218 range if you don't want to run a stall. Matching springs and hardened push rods are a given. The 214/218 cam is a good option. If you are willing to run a stall then you can easily jump to a 22x/22x cam of your choosing. To get a really specific cam we need more specs on your build. Supporting mods, gears, boltons, future plans, etc. The Z06 cam isn't worth the time unless it's free or really cheap.
    97 chev sub
    4.10 gears
    maybe a 2400 stall
    i'm installing the z06 intake with injectors also
    i need a cam that will help get the sub moving quickly
    need to have a smooth idle

    thanks
    Last edited by slicpartna; 10-28-2012 at 09:38 PM.

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    That is real easy then 212/218 low lift LSA 115 however the idle will be more based on the tune than anything.
    However, I would keep the truck intake as with the LS6/z06 intake you will gain up top but lose bottomend.
    ECSB 2kSierra 2wd 4.8L-K&N-HPtuners-Calspeed LT's-Magnaflow-Tahoe20's-HankookRH06

    waiting to go in... 3.90s, 214/220cam

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    Quote Originally Posted by kerrige View Post
    That is real easy then 212/218 low lift LSA 115 however the idle will be more based on the tune than anything.
    However, I would keep the truck intake as with the LS6/z06 intake you will gain up top but lose bottomend.
    when you say low lift, what numbers are you talking?

    thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by slicpartna View Post
    when you say low lift, what numbers are you talking?

    thanks
    Idk the exact specs, but I will look for them. When ordering it just says low lift. I would guess in the .52x/.52x range.
    ECSB 2kSierra 2wd 4.8L-K&N-HPtuners-Calspeed LT's-Magnaflow-Tahoe20's-HankookRH06

    waiting to go in... 3.90s, 214/220cam

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    Anything bigger than a 212ish cam and you start to move the power band up. Whats the purpose of putting the cam in? Stock replacement, or wanting more? You need the long runners of the truck intake to keep the torque down where you actually drive in the powerband. Gaining a few HP at 3500+ is not worth losing torque at 2000 rpm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duct_tape123 View Post
    Anything bigger than a 212ish cam and you start to move the power band up. Whats the purpose of putting the cam in? Stock replacement, or wanting more? You need the long runners of the truck intake to keep the torque down where you actually drive in the powerband. Gaining a few HP at 3500+ is not worth losing torque at 2000 rpm.

    wanting more out of the engine
    i'm thinking 2400-2600 stall

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