Truck 5.3 cam

The Luke · Jan 28, 2019

About to swap a 5.3 Ls into an s10. It needs lifters and cam. This will be a 1 ton crawler s10 cab truck. Basically stock engine(minus cam).

This has probably been covered, but I searched and couldn't really find a solid answer.

What cams have y'all used? Do you suggest? What would you do different?

Also, What's the going rate for a cut down harness?

muddinmetal · Jan 28, 2019

Re: Truck 5.3 cam

405HP ZO6 cam is a good one for the money. Also a stock LS2 cam is cheap and provides a slight boost

jccarter1 · Jan 28, 2019

220/220 110lsa make great power and good low end

red94yj · Jan 28, 2019

tick performance sells truck cams. I bought there tow max stage 2 for my 5.3 but haven't got the engine in the Jeep yet.

You looking for a ls takeout cam or an aftermarket?

kmcminn · Jan 28, 2019

red94yj said:
tick performance sells truck cams. I bought there tow max stage 2 for my 5.3 but haven't got the engine in the Jeep yet.

You looking for a ls takeout cam or an aftermarket?

Call BTR, Bullet or Culver.

nealcj8 · Jan 28, 2019

A buddy of mine just did a stage 2 BTR cam in his 5.3 and it really woke it up!!

al1tonyota · Jan 28, 2019

The Luke · Jan 28, 2019

I'd say he's looking for a aftermarket. But not opposed to a takeout if the price is right and good condition(obviously).

kmcminn · Jan 28, 2019

My cam is a bullet i didnt really realize how much higher they are than BTR. My next cam will be BTR.

Bumpers · Jan 28, 2019

Comp has a 212/218 that works really well

Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

The Luke · Jan 29, 2019

I just spoke with my buddy. He's not opposed to a take out if anyone has one.

muddinmetal · Jan 29, 2019

The Luke said:
I just spoke with my buddy. He's not opposed to a take out if anyone has one.

Some new cams from GM are $150 or less Sir :****:

Like an Ls2 or Ls9 camshaft

kmcminn · Jan 29, 2019

muddinmetal said:
Some new cams from GM are $150 or less Sir :****:

Like an Ls2 or Ls9 camshaft

He needs to call his buddy from up North and see if he can get one for free.

The Luke · Jan 29, 2019

kmcminn said:
He needs to call his buddy from up North and see if he can get one for free.

Now you're on to something

poolman · Jan 29, 2019

kmcminn said:
He needs to call his buddy from up North and see if he can get one for free.

30th6 · Jan 29, 2019

I have a 212/ 218 and it has good manners and good power

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

waggener1 · Jan 29, 2019

Bumpers said:
Comp has a 212/218 that works really well

30th6 said:
I have a 212/ 218 and it has good manners and good power

I bought the BTR Stage 2 truck cam (which is 212/218) for my 6.0. I haven't fired it yet since the rebuild, but I'm encouraged by your comments!

bjo44 · Jun 6, 2020

Summit stage 2 truck cam
Ls6 lifters
Works great sounds killer

1tonyj · Jun 6, 2020

Another vote for BTR. I called them on my new motor build ..we discussed the buggy specs.....and they suggested their stage 2 cam.

Super nice people and very knowledgeable

Also if your getting new lifters check your lifter trays and make sure they have a good tight fit....you dont want that lifter to be able to wiggle in there. New trays are cheap and will save s cam...just make sure to get the OEMs if you need them.

Dirt700 · Jun 6, 2020

I have a BTR stage 4 V2 truck can in my 6.0, it's pretty peppy. I have had stage 2,3, and 4. They are all nice can, with good manners for off-road use