It's time for a upgrade! 5.3-6.0

[chevync]

After being ripped off by a bad engine builder and my 5.3 giving so much trouble it finally gave out on me last week on a trip pulling my enclosed trailer to WV, 455.00 tow bill for 135 miles! She still runs but I think it warped the crank after the oil boiled.

I've been talking to a engine builder that has a great rating, haven't found any bad comments about him so hopefully i'll have him start on my build, i'm going with a 6.0 stock build, only thing i'm changing is flattop pistons and a small cam, long tube pacesetter ceramic coated headers (PSM-72C2266), y-pipe (PSM-82-1176), maybe a 2200 stall, and of course BlackBear Tune (waiting on them to msg me back on fb), i've heard so many good things about them and I trust they will do a great tune. Depending on how she runs I might upgrade my exhaust from me current 2.5" to a 3.0". If I am missing anything please let me know, pics will come once the shop picks my hoe up. While the shop waits on the new engine to come he will also be installing my 2/4 lowering kit.

 

[chevync]

Pic with the trailer was 10 minutes before I broke down.lol

 

[jough]

Your current exhaust (2.5" duals?) should be fine with a 6.0. You will be above the torque rating on the 4L60E if it is stock.

 

[chevync]

Your current exhaust (2.5" duals?) should be fine with a 6.0. You will be above the torque rating on the 4L60E if it is stock.

New crate transmission from chevy, the original owner had just replaced it before I got it. So I'm hoping it will hold for awhile. Yes I have duals.

 

[chevync]

I'm looking for a cam that will give me some torque, also wanting a chop sound but not to wild, what would you guys recommend? Also what size stall will I need, I'm not looking to take the hoe to the race track, just a good daily driver.

 

[FrankU]

If it were mine. I'd put in a good stock size stall speed converter. A big transmission cooler and temp gauge. Keep you eye on that gauge when towing. The transmission will be the weak link.
Cams , there are plenty that are covered on this site. Look around.

 

[chevync]

Yes I will be towing, maybe once or twice a month, all flat land, I've always liked the choppy cams. When I'm done building my hoe I would like to hit up a few local shows around town, so a choppy tone would be a great ad on for me. I've decided if I need to pull my trailer to wv again I'll just goto my local Chevy dealership and rent a truck.

 

[about20ninj45]

Yes I will be towing, maybe once or twice a month, all flat land, I've always liked the choppy cams. When I'm done building my hoe I would like to hit up a few local shows around town, so a choppy tone would be a great ad on for me. I've decided if I need to pull my trailer to wv again I'll just goto my local Chevy dealership and rent a truck.

Sorry that happened to you bud, especially seeing how you just had it rebuilt. That's a lot of money going out of the window all at once. I guess a good cam would be a lunati trucker cam. Look into that one

 

[bottomline2000]

Sorry that happened to you bud, especially seeing how you just had it rebuilt. That's a lot of money going out of the window all at once. I guess a good cam would be a lunati trucker cam. Look into that one

I think you mean vinci trucker cam..I have one in a 6.0 in my truck..it's a choppy cam based on the videos i've seen..so close to firing it up it's kiling me.. we'll see how much torque it has..vinci has it listed as a torque cam, question is how much can his trans handle. i know I'm gonna have to go 4l80 cause even with a shift kt, cooler and 2800 stall the 4l60 isn't going to hold. torque management is your friend for now.

 

[Sasquatch]

I saw this old thread a few days ago, http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/cam-for-stock-stall.65033/

Check out the newest posts, Someone posted a cam part number and a video of how it sounds and it might fit your needs.

 

[chevync]

Exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks!

 

[about20ninj45]

I think you mean vinci trucker cam..I have one in a 6.0 in my truck..it's a choppy cam based on the videos i've seen..so close to firing it up it's kiling me.. we'll see how much torque it has..vinci has it listed as a torque cam, question is how much can his trans handle. i know I'm gonna have to go 4l80 cause even with a shift kt, cooler and 2800 stall the 4l60 isn't going to hold. torque management is your friend for now.

No, I mean a lunati trucker cam, look it up.

 

[ezdaar]

Brian tooley stage 2 truck cam.
Its got everything you want.

A 2200 rpm converter is a waste. The trail blazer oem converter is 2800.
At a minimum 2800, prefered a tight 3k from PTC.

 

[bottomline2000]

No, I mean a lunati trucker cam, look it up.

I did do a google search and it sent me to Vinci lol. everyone I heard reference trucker cam were talking about Vinci's. we have a lotta options which is a good thing.

 

[about20ninj45]

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/lun...JaOt-jLoaYafx4vwFabySermmqXQbp69ewBoCz3nw_wcB

I did do a google search and it sent me to Vinci lol. everyone I heard reference trucker cam were talking about Vinci's. we have a lotta options which is a good thing.

 

[about20ninj45]

Brian tooley stage 2 truck cam.
Its got everything you want.

A 2200 rpm converter is a waste. The trail blazer oem converter is 2800.
At a minimum 2800, prefered a tight 3k from PTC.

Isn't that truck can only for the 5.3 as he's going to 6.0?

 

[ezdaar]

It will be on the small side, but will work fine.


How about this. Fecide exactly what you want as far as performance and drivability.

Then call texas speed, PatG or any numerous performance shop and have a cam custom spec'd for your aplication. You will gain mor power and have a better over all cam. Instead of all of these cookie cutter cams that are sold over the counter.


Here is a better idea. Go over to performancetrucks.net and start reading.
Your questions have been asked 30 times todays, just like the "what hid lights should i get", get asked here at TYF.

while there are a few guys here that can really help you. There are thoisands over there that "have been there done that" more than you can imagine.


This is more of a show and shine forum, PT.net is a performance forum. Go to the source.

 

[bottomline2000]

It will be on the small side, but will work fine.


How about this. Fecide exactly what you want as far as performance and drivability.

Then call texas speed, PatG or any numerous performance shop and have a cam custom spec'd for your aplication. You will gain mor power and have a better over all cam. Instead of all of these cookie cutter cams that are sold over the counter.


Here is a better idea. Go over to performancetrucks.net and start reading.
Your questions have been asked 30 times todays, just like the "what hid lights should i get", get asked here at TYF.

while there are a few guys here that can really help you. There are thoisands over there that "have been there done that" more than you can imagine.


This is more of a show and shine forum, PT.net is a performance forum. Go to the source.

Never understood when people say a cam is too small. My understanding is the cam is specd based on where you want output. Going to a bigger cam is relative to duration and lift..stock for stock the 5.3 and 6.0 have virtually the same cam specs..

My cam specs are 216/224 @551 in a 6.0 and for me I wanted something that had good torque and made power over a wide powerband..1800-6500 rpm

Going "big" on a cam in a big heavy truck seems counterproductive unless you not going to daily drive it. Sure you can make big power at the cost of torque which is what moves these land yachts.

I am off base on this?

 

[ezdaar]

Nope, your spot on.

What was meant on the "small side". was that there are "larger" cams that will make more power. but like you stated, it moves the power band up the RPM scale.
That and the 6.0 can use a slightly larger cam than the 5.3 due to its extra displacement countering the loss of low end with the "bigger/Larger" cam.

 

[about20ninj45]

Nope, your spot on.

What was meant on the "small side". was that there are "larger" cams that will make more power. but like you stated, it moves the power band up the RPM scale.
That and the 6.0 can use a slightly larger cam than the 5.3 due to its extra displacement countering the loss of low end with the "bigger/Larger" cam.

Side note and not to jack his thread, but speed engineering protype header kit *should* start rolling in within the next few days. I recommend you get one asap @chevync @ezdaar