Performance upgrade Ideas for my 2001 5.3 Tahoe

[Evildmanarc]

Was thinking about
https://cammotion.com/camshafts/ls1-stage-3-camshaft-218-224-16-3/
https://cammotion.com/lifters/oem-quality-ls-gen-5-lt-replacement-lifters-set-of-16-delphi12499225/

GM 19420455 Single Beehive Valve Spring Set

Superior high performance LS & Gen 5 LT camshafts for GM cars and trucks equipped with LS1, LS2, LS3, L99 & new LT engines.

cammotion.com

That's after I get the visual mods complete for my 01. A little bit of cam and corresponding parts (needs new lifters anyways they tick a smidge on first startup AND screw those lifter trays LOL) to help refresh her and give some juice. Also thinking about cold air intake with functioning ram air hood https://www.bmcextremecustoms.net/2...style-functional-ram-air-hood-ct00ahtsfh.html and possibly a tuner. Any thoughts? This isn't going to become a monster.... at least not yet. It's pretty budget oriented yet still going to be fun to pull on some people once in a while. Or surprise them at the very least. Just poking the forum to see what y'all think about these ideas. As of right now it's bone stock. (Link to my build page https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2001-tahoe-ls-4x4-build.128002/)

 

[Evildmanarc]

Sorry Mods, I don't pay much attention, i am at fault!!! if you would so kindly move this to the performance section I will forever be in your debt

 

[Tonyrodz]

Was thinking about
View attachment 344176 https://cammotion.com/camshafts/ls1-stage-3-camshaft-218-224-16-3/
View attachment 344179https://cammotion.com/lifters/oem-quality-ls-gen-5-lt-replacement-lifters-set-of-16-delphi12499225/ View attachment 344178

GM 19420455 Single Beehive Valve Spring Set

Superior high performance LS & Gen 5 LT camshafts for GM cars and trucks equipped with LS1, LS2, LS3, L99 & new LT engines.

cammotion.com

That's after I get the visual mods complete for my 01. A little bit of cam and corresponding parts (needs new lifters anyways they tick a smidge on first startup AND screw those lifter trays LOL) to help refresh her and give some juice. Also thinking about cold air intake with functioning ram air hood View attachment 344180View attachment 344181https://www.bmcextremecustoms.net/2...style-functional-ram-air-hood-ct00ahtsfh.html and possibly a tuner. Any thoughts? This isn't going to become a monster.... at least not yet. It's pretty budget oriented yet still going to be fun to pull on some people once in a while. Or surprise them at the very least. Just poking the forum to see what y'all think about these ideas. As of right now it's bone stock. (Link to my build page https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2001-tahoe-ls-4x4-build.128002/)

I kind of like that ram air hood. If you're gonna do any engine upgrades, you'd better budget a trans upgrade too. It's the weak point. My trans blew the 1st time I raced someone.

 

[swathdiver]

Was thinking about
View attachment 344176 https://cammotion.com/camshafts/ls1-stage-3-camshaft-218-224-16-3/
View attachment 344179https://cammotion.com/lifters/oem-quality-ls-gen-5-lt-replacement-lifters-set-of-16-delphi12499225/ View attachment 344178

GM 19420455 Single Beehive Valve Spring Set

Superior high performance LS & Gen 5 LT camshafts for GM cars and trucks equipped with LS1, LS2, LS3, L99 & new LT engines.

cammotion.com

That's after I get the visual mods complete for my 01. A little bit of cam and corresponding parts (needs new lifters anyways they tick a smidge on first startup AND screw those lifter trays LOL) to help refresh her and give some juice. Also thinking about cold air intake with functioning ram air hood View attachment 344180View attachment 344181https://www.bmcextremecustoms.net/2...style-functional-ram-air-hood-ct00ahtsfh.html and possibly a tuner. Any thoughts? This isn't going to become a monster.... at least not yet. It's pretty budget oriented yet still going to be fun to pull on some people once in a while. Or surprise them at the very least. Just poking the forum to see what y'all think about these ideas. As of right now it's bone stock. (Link to my build page https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2001-tahoe-ls-4x4-build.128002/)

A little cam? Get one ground for a truck as most camshafts raise the power band, losing lots of torque down low where you need it to get the truck moving and giving it back high up in the power band where most trucks rarely go. To each his own.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Sloppy stage 2 cam would be a better budget choice for a truck.

That cam posted is quite tame honestly.

 

[02Z71Raven]

This is what was recommended to me for my 02. CAI, exhaust, LS6 cam and a tune.

Texas Speed GM LS Truck Stage 2 Cam Kit LS6 Springs TSP Cam 4.8L 5.3L 6.0L 6.2L | eBay

GM LS6 VALVE SPRINGS. GM OEM LS6 BEEHIVE VALVE SPRINGS. 550" LIFT. PREVOUSLY WERE "BLUE" LS6 SPRINGS. This is an excellent performance camshaft with a smooth idle! If you're looking for a small, stealth camshaft the 212/218 is a great option to consider.

www.ebay.com

 

[Mudsport96]

Id look at the btr torque cam personally, but thats me not you.
Here, read this thread and maybe get an idea. Its long and drawn out but, in the end he was happy.
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/replace-5-3-l59-with-this.122949/

 

[summithighrise09]

BTR Stage 2 truck cam, EFan swap(Check my YouTube video in this section) and longtubes with a tune and be done. OHHHH and upgraded flow matched rebuilt injectors.
Thanks
Cam

 

[Evildmanarc]

A little cam? Get one ground for a truck as most camshafts raise the power band, losing lots of torque down low where you need it to get the truck moving and giving it back high up in the power band where most trucks rarely go. To each his own.

Do you think that cam will rob the low end ? I love my low end I was hoping to maybe even give it more with a cam. If you have a good reccomendation that would be nice. I was just thinking a nice drop in cam to keep the driveability yet still gain some power

 

[summithighrise09]

Do you think that cam will rob the low end ? I love my low end I was hoping to maybe even give it more with a cam. If you have a good reccomendation that would be nice. I was just thinking a nice drop in cam to keep the driveability yet still gain some power

The BTR is made for a truck. Hence the “Truck Cam” portion of the title.
Thanks
Cam