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Chestah Senior Enthusiast

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Well, the stock performance of my 1500 is no longer making the cut, I am seriously considering purchasing a new Camshaft. I want a midrange cam with decent low end and if all possible, I'd like to have the performance camshaft sound.

 

 

I really have no idea what brand makes the best, I am looking for someone to point me in the right direction.

 

 

Thanks.

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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Well, the stock performance of my 1500 is no longer making the cut, I am seriously considering purchasing a new Camshaft. I want a midrange cam with decent low end and if all possible, I'd like to have the performance camshaft sound.

 

 

I really have no idea what brand makes the best, I am looking for someone to point me in the right direction.

 

 

Thanks.

 

Click on Tbyrne's link up on the left...He's got some nice heads/cam packages.

ridnlow Enthusiast

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Comp Cam 212/218 114 lsa would give you the power you are looking for without losing to much lowend.. has a little lope.. Comp 216/220 114 lsa has a little more lope but you will lose some bottom end and probably have to a converter to take advantage of it.. If you really want sound can always go with the Thunder Racing 224/224 112 lsa :crackup:

 

 

oh yea.. see you also have stock pcm.. You need to upgrade to the 01+ pcm and get a tune.. It will fill like a totally different truck.. 99-00 PCM had problems with false knock and were just overall not very efficient.. I upgraded to a 01+ on my 99 and it really woke my truck up..

Chestah Senior Enthusiast

Chestah

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I was just looking at the Thunder Racing 224/224 112, seems like a pretty good choice. I am going to pair the cam with a 93 Octane tune.

 

 

Basically, I want to be able to pin myself to the seat.

 

 

 

Also, would it be necessary that I buy new springs or what?

 

 

BTW, does this look legitimate? Would it be similar to the Thunder Racing 224/224 112? It seems like this one may go a little over 200.

ridnlow Enthusiast

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It is similiar but I wouldnt get it unless the person had the cam card.. Without that the person could just be going off of what they were told.. TR224 wont pin you in your seat without a converter but once it got to about 3k rpm, watch out...

Chestah Senior Enthusiast

Chestah

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Do you think buying the TR 224 and a 93 octane Wait4Me tune would be good until I saved enough for a good converter?

ridnlow Enthusiast

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Id honestly get the converter first and then the cam.. The converter will definetely help sit you back in your seat.. You are going to need springs with the tr224 as well...

99Silver6.0 Senior Enthusiast

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Id honestly get the converter first and then the cam.. The converter will definetely help sit you back in your seat.. You are going to need springs with the tr224 as well...

 

Agreed! The 224 will kill your low-end without a higher stall. Go for a smaller cam unless you are willing to dish out some cash on a new converter.

 

That cam will need a good bit of tuning too. It will surge and all sorts of fun stuff on the stock tune.

ridnlow Enthusiast

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400-900 bucks depending on which brand you go with..

 

Id look at a Yank TT 3000 for your truck..

 

http://www.converter.cc/

 

Also precision industries makes some sweet converters.. Stay away from TCI.. I had one the blew up and took my tranny with it as have a few others..

Chestah Senior Enthusiast

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What specifications should I look for in a stall converter if I were to be going with a 224/224. I am going to research this a bit more.

 

 

I appreciate it.

ridnlow Enthusiast

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Id say atlest 3000.. If you tow any you will probably want the Yank because it is a larger converter.. The 9.5" converters build up heat real bad... If you use your truck as a truck Yank TT3000.. If you are going to race it PI 3200 or so..

Chestah Senior Enthusiast

Chestah

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Thanks, I appreciate that.

 

 

Would I have purchase a new converter if I were to install a TR220/220-112? It seems to be quite a bit better down low.

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