biggun6ss Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado with a 4.8. I have read all over the internet about the piston slap/lifter tick but no one seems to know for sure what it is. I don't think it's piston slap on my truck or at least I think it is weird that only one piston would have this problem. My guess is that one of my lifters is loosing its prime and ticking until the oil thins out. Anyway, I am going to replace the lifters and cam. Only mods are a Hypertech Programmer (Just to get rid of governer), K/N air filter in stock box, everything else is stock. This truck is not a racers by any means, I have a drag car for that. I just want a cam/lifter kit that can be installed without exhaust/intake upgrades. New to the newer model engines and wanted some opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun6ss Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevypower Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Not sure what your question is? Are you asking how to diagnose a "tapping" sound in your engine that you suspect is piston slap? -or- Are you asking for recommendations for a cam to suit your driving conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun6ss Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Yeah i'm looking for a cam. Like I said this isn't going to be a racers truck but no slow poke either. In the future I plan on headers, CAI, and a good tune. For now though I can only afford the cam/lifters. I want a cam that I can run now without a whole bundle of other mods. I drive this truck around town with maybe a back street race or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun6ss Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 97 reviews and know one knows a cam I can upgrade to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 TR 220/220 .550"/.550" would be a sweet cam for your 4.8L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun6ss Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Is this a cam I can use without any problems until I get the money for new exhaust and CAI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Is this a cam I can use without any problems until I get the money for new exhaust and CAI? Without tuning, you will have some issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Without tuning, you will have some issues. ...pretty much if you want to maximize your hp'tq you need to tune it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun6ss Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Guess I need to start looking for a dyno in my area. Will the stock TC work with this cam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oo p0op oO Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 you will need to have the truck tuned for any cam you choose i dont see why your TC would need replaced for just a cam....esp. if your not going with a very agressive cam.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Guess I need to start looking for a dyno in my area. Will the stock TC work with this cam? yep you need a stall converter that is matched to your cam specs as well as truck specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr82sxs Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 yep you need a stall converter that is matched to your cam specs as well as truck specs not necessarily right away.. but, if you want the most out of the cam a tc matched for the cam will yield better & more efficient power. i was thinking maybe an ls6 cam for a cheap upgrade for now.. you shouldn't have to upgrade anything else right now if you go with something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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