PAFarmerSS Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I know there are cam guides and all that and I can sit and research for hours... But was wondering if anyone has done a cam swap with basic bolt ons(long tubes, no cats, full exhuast, 80mm TB, CIA) and a stock trans and converter. If so what do you feel are the best choices for best power gains without destroying my trans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Many people do this. It all depends on what cam you choose and what you want out of the truck as far as drive ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAFarmerSS Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Many people do this. It all depends on what cam you choose and what you want out of the truck as far as drive ability. To be honest I wouldn't know where to start on cam sizes. I drive the truck a lot but I want a cam that will make a difference. Pretty much as big as I can go on the stock set-up. Any suggestions would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 You can go pretty big, close to 600 lift. Gas mileage will be the issue and how streetable it will be with the cam you choose. Would I choose a cam that large for a daily with no torque converter, No. You need to decide if the motor will stay naturally aspirated first. Without changing the torque converter, you will be only hurting the performance and what a cam has to offer as far as power gains. There are hundreds of cam sizes to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 If I were gonna do a cam swap again lol I'd call Brian Tooley. A lot of these guys could get u his number. He would be the best one to ask he's really good at this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAFarmerSS Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Alright thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAFarmerSS Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 If I were gonna do a cam swap again lol I'd call Brian Tooley. A lot of these guys could get u his number. He would be the best one to ask he's really good at this stuff. What cam and stall do you have in your truck Jason? Tsp 228 right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebadmax Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 He has a 224/230 comp. It's a stout cam. It needs a higher stall than the stock converter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 He has a 224/230 comp. It's a stout cam. It needs a higher stall than the stock converter. yeap mine really needs a 3600 but the 3k works pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian22030 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Do you daily drive it with that cam set up? Edited April 18, 2014 by Brian22030 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yeap everyday and it runs great. I couldn't imagine launching any harder but with more converter it will. It drives great and I think I get complemented at least 5 days out of 7 on the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian22030 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Rite on... I'm sure it sounds wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Rite on... I'm sure it sounds wicked It does Thanks. Runs great too. For what is done to it she runs damn strong. Any time you can cut a 1.81 60ft and under that's good for these big heavy trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby25 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Jason can you post up a sound clip, I want to hear that beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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