I'm glad you posted this... I have the same combo 4.8/4L60E... I ordered this cam to replace my BTR Stage 4 V2 cam... I'm happy it'll give me my low end an brakes back haha
This has me excited. I am thinking about putting this in my 5.7 (5.3 bored to 3.898) and I was originally planning on running a summit stage 2 or stage 1 high lift, but this cam just has some really nice looking torque in the rpm that I usually cruise in
do it man you wont regret it! it only makes 8 less horsepower than the stage 4 truck cam even and is a smaller cam too so better mpgs. can you tell me how much was it too get the block bored out? im thinking of doing the same thing too.
I've got the cam motion 553 low lift and it will tow anything I'm really impressed The only thing I have stock on my truck is the intake also have a 3000 circle d transmission, torque converter is unlocked first through fourth only locks up in fifth and sixth and the gears are spaced out so it holds each gear a little longer. And I'm rolling on 22 x10 .
We have dyno data on that and it picks up great over the stock cam in the 6.2L's. Fun fact we back to back tested the L9x Truck intake against the OEM LS3 intake and to your surprise the L92 is better everywhere.
Do u have any problems with idle fluctuation at stops mine is at 900 but go's to 700 then back up and engine shakes. 2009 Silverado 5.3 stock exhaust. Same cam as urs and beehive springs. Had two tuners tune it already.
Hey have you done any towing with it yet? If so reviews ? I’ve got a built 4L60 for towing and good for 450 but stock convertor. I know it will be fine for regular driving , wondering about towing
All things equal whatever a cam does in a 4.8l it will also do in a 5.3 or 6.0 etc. Cam just equals valve timing, the only difference would be the displacement.
@@JoseSabala yea that's what I'm trying to figure out. How much more aggressive can you go for a 6.0. more duration? Simply moving the lsa to say 105 vs 107?
I have a 08 5.3 Silverado what kind of brand of headers is worth? also I want a cam but not a crazy one which one would you recommend going to be a daily driver?
anyone seen this cam in an f body or c5? gonna put on in for a friend that doesnt want to do a stall converter. and might not do headers. a true cam only car. lol. c5. if he wants to do more we'll do LS6 intake and cold air kit.
hey i just realized we live in the same town!! i may need you to do some tuning if your intrested ive got a 5.3 im about to put this cam in with a set of 706 heads
I just did cam motion 553 low lift It is a torque monster and it almost sounds stock I got rid of the big chop Cam. I kept my circle d3000 It seems to be going really well with this cam.
Truck Norris makes more torque than any of the BTR cams and only a few less peak HP than the Stage 4 v2. If you have a single cab race truck with like a 4200 stall then the stage 4 is fine but if you need streetable power and torque and a stock stall converter or less than like a 3600 stall get the truck norris cam. I have a Yank 3000 in mine that stalls around 2500 on the street and I just ordered the truck norris cam today. I tow with my truck still so I need low end torque more than top end peak power.
i installed mine and it wont idle at all i also did vvt delete would that be an issue and also the harnest that came with vvt delete wasnt a plug and play
did you tune it after the cam install and VVT delete? They won't idle without your foot on the gas if you don't adjust the tune. Or try to unplug the MAF and see if it will stay idling.
Richard Holdner did a video and stated that the BTR stage 2 truck cam is the best camshaft to go with in them 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 truck engines. You don't loose any power at any RPM and maintain vacuum. The stage 3 and 4 cams you actually loose lower end torque over factory cam and gain vacuum loss. Not that its a bad cam or anything but the stage 3-4 cams are more geared towards offroad rigs. Im planing on running this Truck Norris cam in my 09 6.2 yukon with stock 6l80e converter/exhaust.
@@robertreynolds2025 truck already is equipped with hydro boost, had to install a vacuum pump to fix the issue. It’s either my tune or a vacuum leak somewhere.
@@B2sdad512 I have a 2012 Chevy Silverado crew cab I never had any problems with a 600 lift cam and 3,000 stall but I just did cam motions 553 low lift and it makes a lot more low-end torque and it almost sounds stock It doesn't have that big chop anymore. It's always been my daily driver I enjoyed taking it out turning heads.
Ive seen someone comment elsewhere that they ran on stock tune for quite a while but not w/o occasional tip in stall. but he said it "learned" the driveability symptoms out and ran great until he eventually got a tune.
I've got the cam motion 553 low lift 3000stal long tubes no cats on 22' and tuned I'm actually impressed with the cam and stal it pulls hard very low RPM I'm getting around 22 on the highway 14 around town but I'm always goosing it .
@@chrishansen7004 i can imagine with a 107 LSA. The higher the LSA, the further out the power band is. My tuned, stock LS6 top end on my dd 98 WS6 doesn't kick in til like 4500 RPM's. That has a 117.5 LSA iirc. So for trucks you want lower bc of weight to get it going. So basically any cam with a 114 LSA or lower will work for a truck.
@@chrishansen7004 yeah this only adds to the low end torque. the dyno charts Ive seen dont lose anywhere on the chart. I think it peeks at 6100 (HP) if I remember right.
I do not own this truck, I only tuned it. However I can ask the owner what kind of mileage he is getting now. Also FYI LSA is not a number you can compare two different cams with. LSA is only the result of how the valve events end up. Example this cam with a 107lsa will still be much more tame than say a St4 v2 truck cam that is on a 109lsa. There is much more going on than the LSA of the camshaft.
Hey one question I’m a stock 4.8 and stock tranny . And everything else is stock if I put this cam can I stay with everything I have ? Or do I have to upgrade my transmission and my converter? Someone please help ? Or would I need springs too ?
Bro cam kit is $800 push rods dual springs and cam / or $700 out the door push rods behive springs and cam , from tsp i heard you can make it with a stage 2 cam with out getting a stall . I went stage 3 216 /224 110 lsa .600 .600 high lift my mistake went with a stall built in town for $300 n it was alright but compared to the circle d i went with 2800/3200 stall it was complete shit the circle d woke it up big time fun ass truck i went thru water n i guess “hydrolocked” the motor . I have a new 5.3 with a 233/239 .650 650 lift cam dual springs n push rods i havent put it in yet plan on doin it this weekend or next. But tha 5.3s had dod n vvt so i spent a lil bit more on that but the 4.8 was awesome wit stage 3 cam n circle d . So im hopping the 5.3 bigger cam same stall will be even more funnier and faster . I have 373 plan on switching to 390s after i get new motor up and running . And i had long tubs 13/4s y pipe to dual super 10s was a rowdy ass truck
I went with a much larger trans cooler I seen done on RUclips .. knock on wood I have 120,000 I don't love you Miles on it I've literally beat the shit out of this transmission every single day even when I had the 600 lift cam in it and 3,000 stall even blew up a couple of rear ends I've literally beat the hell out of this thing the transmission is still going strong just running a whole lot cooler I put the cooler on right after I bought the truck brand new back in 2012.
Really only if you have a '99 model as those trucks only came with 20lb injectors and they will be close to max on a 5.3L. The gen3 6.0's will be the closest ones to maxing out their 25lb injectors but should be fine pending you have a healthy fuel pump that will maintain the correct fuel rail pressure.
I called BTR yesterday and they told me I needed to run a stall converter to run this cam. I was looking at a 3000 stall but I’m also putting in nitrous. Do you think I could get away with a smaller converter spraying 150 into it being SBE, with this cam? Also did you use stock lifter, pushrods and springs? I’ve got LS7 lifters, pac springs and not sure what push rods to use.
By smaller converter do you mean less stall, as typically smaller converters in size are actually for higher RPM stall. And if this guy can run with stock converter, deductive reasoning says you should be able to run a stall slightly less than 3k but the higher the stall the better performance you're going to get, just depends on what you're willing to compromise with.
@@brandonreed5634 That should work well but probably better off contacting BTR to get their opinion. I'd imagine it will perform better than stock but not as well as 3000
@@brandonreed5634 Nice, are you doing the install yourself/buddy or through a shop? I'm seriously thinking of getting this cam as well as it's going to be for my weekend warrior and I miss the chop of the 383 I used to have in it back in my early 20's. I did the LM7 swap and drove her across the country last year to our new home but still have several other things to get done on her before indulging myself with a bumpstick. I'll probably be getting a converter with a stall in the 3k to 3.5k range as well.
Any combo will benefit from a larger stall/converter. It is all up to you what the intended use will be for the truck. Look up northern performance as he tested this cam in a 5.3 with the stock stall and then swapped a larger converter in at the track and shows the gains from that.
Interesting. As a tuner what are your thoughts on this cam for this combo- ? Currently building it so any tuning input is greatly appreciated... -2007 Avalanche 4x4 -6000lbs curb weight -6" lift kit -5.3l bored and stroked to 6.0l - Factory 243 heads with slight mill and larger valves -Shorty headers with factory cats into shortened dual exhuast with dual straight through muffler serving as H/X pipe under cab then immediate exit -Hughes Performance towing TC# Gm22belxtm with 1800 stall - Upgraded 4L75e -4.88 gears -37" mud tires - Possible supercharger in the future I know its hard to say exactly how it would combo together but Ive ran this setup with a tsp high lift stage 2 truck cam with 112 lsa and it was a little soggy on the bottem end with all the weight and larger tires etc so im considering doing the truck norris with a tigher 107 lsa to move my power band down but wasnt sure if that would be too aggressive for the TC stall if added some boost later.... The power band with this cam seems perfect for 4x4 trucks but not sure if would have any major problems with vaccuum at low speeds or highway gas mileage etc. Any input is appreciated thx!
You'll have a good time with this cam in there I'd recommend a 2500 stall converter though because while this cam doesn't have any low end losses it starts to pick up power at 2500 and it should help out tons with getting up too speed with those big tires
how much power does it make in a 4.8? im heavily debating doing a cam and 3k converter or engine swap its almost unbearable how little power 4.8's have lol
Just do a engine swap if you’re already unhappy with the 4.8. Honestly gears go a long way with drivability. The 4.8L has plenty of power. I don’t know of any small block out currently that makes big block power and torque which is what people want. Hell slap a supercharger on that 4.8L easily make 500+hp and 520lb ft at the crank! If ur still not happy then go buy an eco boost.
@@lukemorgan3368 4.8s are powerful and good motors but they lag behind the modern day competition hard and they really don't tow very well they have no low end torque even compared too a 5.3 and the fact you can only really use a 4l60 or 4l80 with a 4.8 does not help at all since they like to rev alot unless your willing to use a 4K stall
No this is a BTR employees truck that already had a truck st2 cam installed. He noted after driving it the last few weeks that it has notable more low end tq and does tow his S10 easier over the previous truck st2 cam.
If you want your motor to last a lot longer get rid of that DOD shit like I did. Honestly I ate a cam lobe on my factory motor after 20,000 mi That's what I changed everything.
What the mpg like with the truck Norris cam
god damn that low rpm classic GM small block sound sound so god damn nostalgic
I'm glad you posted this... I have the same combo 4.8/4L60E... I ordered this cam to replace my BTR Stage 4 V2 cam... I'm happy it'll give me my low end an brakes back haha
Great video brother
This has me excited. I am thinking about putting this in my 5.7 (5.3 bored to 3.898) and I was originally planning on running a summit stage 2 or stage 1 high lift, but this cam just has some really nice looking torque in the rpm that I usually cruise in
do it man you wont regret it! it only makes 8 less horsepower than the stage 4 truck cam even and is a smaller cam too so better mpgs. can you tell me how much was it too get the block bored out? im thinking of doing the same thing too.
I have an 08 5.3 I’d be interested in the Norris cam!!
Good video man just ordered my truck Norris cam think it’s gonna help me out with getting some more power in my daily
Casually driving by BTR at 5:55.
I work at BTR through the day now!
@@ShorTuning I’d be stealing cams haha jk
6.0 lq4 is what i want to put the truck norris in
I noticed my 2013 gmc sierra I have to put my foot almost to the floor just rolling out of gear.
I’m doing this cam in 2 of my 5.3s I’m rebuilding along with 2600 stalls
Just ordered 1 for my 85 C10 (5.3/4L60e) with a 2600. I cant wait for the springs to get here so I can put it in.
Anyone have this cam in a crew cab 5.3 4x4 with 6L80 Daily/occasionally tow?
I was wondering the same thing so im just going try it
I've got the cam motion 553 low lift and it will tow anything I'm really impressed The only thing I have stock on my truck is the intake also have a 3000 circle d transmission, torque converter is unlocked first through fourth only locks up in fifth and sixth and the gears are spaced out so it holds each gear a little longer. And I'm rolling on 22 x10 .
What do You think about "Norris" Cam in a L94 6.2 w 6L80 (Swap from Escalade AWD in 80's Series Land Cruiser on 35"s with 4:88 Gears ?
We have dyno data on that and it picks up great over the stock cam in the 6.2L's. Fun fact we back to back tested the L9x Truck intake against the OEM LS3 intake and to your surprise the L92 is better everywhere.
Would this cam be pretty good for towing? And what is the average longevity with this cam?
Perfect for towing
Truck Norris Cam: 1
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Do u have any problems with idle fluctuation at stops mine is at 900 but go's to 700 then back up and engine shakes. 2009 Silverado 5.3 stock exhaust. Same cam as urs and beehive springs. Had two tuners tune it already.
No we normally idle this cam in the 650-700rpm region. We also offer remote tuning options.
Has anyone used it in an emissions tested truck yet? I'm ordering one for my 04 Suburban 4WD 2500 6.0, and will need it to pass AZ emissions.
Hey have you done any towing with it yet? If so reviews ? I’ve got a built 4L60 for towing and good for 450 but stock convertor. I know it will be fine for regular driving , wondering about towing
Could you be a little more aggressive with a cam similar to this in a 6.0 and still maintain the same mannerisms
Depends on how aggressive
All things equal whatever a cam does in a 4.8l it will also do in a 5.3 or 6.0 etc. Cam just equals valve timing, the only difference would be the displacement.
@@aarons.5523 perhaps but typically more overlap, the less streetable it will be.
@@justinw6448 exactly, too much overlap and you will need a stall or a good tuner to tame it in an auto with timing
@@JoseSabala yea that's what I'm trying to figure out. How much more aggressive can you go for a 6.0. more duration? Simply moving the lsa to say 105 vs 107?
I have a 08 5.3 Silverado what kind of brand of headers is worth? also I want a cam but not a crazy one which one would you recommend going to be a daily driver?
anyone seen this cam in an f body or c5? gonna put on in for a friend that doesnt want to do a stall converter. and might not do headers. a true cam only car. lol. c5. if he wants to do more we'll do LS6 intake and cold air kit.
I have a 5.3 I'll volunteer 🙋♂️
hey i just realized we live in the same town!! i may need you to do some tuning if your intrested ive got a 5.3 im about to put this cam in with a set of 706 heads
If you do tuning where are you in KY? Doing a 6.0 LQ9 with stage 2 V2 truck cam, TBSS w 36# inj, longtubes, CAI, AFR 210 Enforcer heads
We are located in Central KY. I tune part time now since I took a day job at BTR as a calibration engineer in product development.
Doesn't the 4.3 have a little more stall than a 5.3?
Do you have a tune for this or do you have to have the truck?
Just by the tuned pcm the truck will show up
@@ghostlycondom8295 Do you have a link or website to try finding the tune to buy?
Getting a 5.3 2007 silverado camed not sure which one to get it will be a daily what’s best recommended
I just did cam motion 553 low lift It is a torque monster and it almost sounds stock I got rid of the big chop Cam. I kept my circle d3000 It seems to be going really well with this cam.
Did you feel like you lost any low end with this cam? I am installing in my 07 4.8 as soon as I get the time!
nope man, you gain lots more low end power!
This truck already had a BTR St2 truck cam in it. The owner of this truck said it picked up everywhere seat of the pants.
Did you just change springs or did you do lifters and push rods
What are the pros and cons of this versus the btr stage 4 v2 truck cam
Truck Norris makes more torque than any of the BTR cams and only a few less peak HP than the Stage 4 v2. If you have a single cab race truck with like a 4200 stall then the stage 4 is fine but if you need streetable power and torque and a stock stall converter or less than like a 3600 stall get the truck norris cam. I have a Yank 3000 in mine that stalls around 2500 on the street and I just ordered the truck norris cam today. I tow with my truck still so I need low end torque more than top end peak power.
i installed mine and it wont idle at all i also did vvt delete would that be an issue and also the harnest that came with vvt delete wasnt a plug and play
did you tune it after the cam install and VVT delete? They won't idle without your foot on the gas if you don't adjust the tune. Or try to unplug the MAF and see if it will stay idling.
My truck is a 2013 6.2 going to be My daily just ordered the stuff do u think stock converter will be comfortable to drive without holding it back
Where are you located? I have a 2012 gmc Sierra 5.3 Im wanting to put one in but I need a tuner.
I am in central KY. I also offer remote/mail order tuning.
So what springs would I need for this cam?
Use SP-011-16
Red blinking light?
I have a btr stage 4 and have serious vacuum issues at idle with 5.3…😕
Swap to hydroboost ull have much better brakes an not have to worry about vacuum ever again
Richard Holdner did a video and stated that the BTR stage 2 truck cam is the best camshaft to go with in them 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 truck engines. You don't loose any power at any RPM and maintain vacuum. The stage 3 and 4 cams you actually loose lower end torque over factory cam and gain vacuum loss. Not that its a bad cam or anything but the stage 3-4 cams are more geared towards offroad rigs. Im planing on running this Truck Norris cam in my 09 6.2 yukon with stock 6l80e converter/exhaust.
@@robertreynolds2025 truck already is equipped with hydro boost, had to install a vacuum pump to fix the issue. It’s either my tune or a vacuum leak somewhere.
@@charleswebb7155 true, problem is already have the cam installed. Truck Noris wasn’t out at the time.
@@B2sdad512 I have a 2012 Chevy Silverado crew cab I never had any problems with a 600 lift cam and 3,000 stall but I just did cam motions 553 low lift and it makes a lot more low-end torque and it almost sounds stock It doesn't have that big chop anymore. It's always been my daily driver I enjoyed taking it out turning heads.
Stock valvetrain?
You have to change springs
I think this cam has around .550 lift
@@gloriamaletta8667 .552
Do you still have the 4L60 trans?
It's a 4L60
Sounds like a great all around cam. Will it run on a stock ecm tune or best have a custom tune
Ive seen someone comment elsewhere that they ran on stock tune for quite a while but not w/o occasional tip in stall. but he said it "learned" the driveability symptoms out and ran great until he eventually got a tune.
@@irocss85 thanks
Would greatly benefit from tuning. Results may vary obviously.
What gears are in this truck?
What kind of fuel milage are you getting?
I've got the cam motion 553 low lift 3000stal long tubes no cats on 22' and tuned I'm actually impressed with the cam and stal it pulls hard very low RPM I'm getting around 22 on the highway 14 around town but I'm always goosing it .
Just out of curiosity, what kind of mileage are you seeing with this set up?
Im wondering the same thing too, im thinking its not gonna be very good considering its a very tight lobe separation of 107
@@chrishansen7004 i can imagine with a 107 LSA. The higher the LSA, the further out the power band is. My tuned, stock LS6 top end on my dd 98 WS6 doesn't kick in til like 4500 RPM's. That has a 117.5 LSA iirc. So for trucks you want lower bc of weight to get it going. So basically any cam with a 114 LSA or lower will work for a truck.
@@chrishansen7004 yeah this only adds to the low end torque. the dyno charts Ive seen dont lose anywhere on the chart. I think it peeks at 6100 (HP) if I remember right.
I do not own this truck, I only tuned it. However I can ask the owner what kind of mileage he is getting now. Also FYI LSA is not a number you can compare two different cams with. LSA is only the result of how the valve events end up. Example this cam with a 107lsa will still be much more tame than say a St4 v2 truck cam that is on a 109lsa. There is much more going on than the LSA of the camshaft.
Does it still have a good lope in gear with the stock converter?
great question. anyone??? the driveing video kinda sounds like it does, but not full lope.
Hey one question I’m a stock 4.8 and stock tranny . And everything else is stock if I put this cam can I stay with everything I have ? Or do I have to upgrade my transmission and my converter? Someone please help ? Or would I need springs too ?
Bro cam kit is $800 push rods dual springs and cam / or $700 out the door push rods behive springs and cam , from tsp i heard you can make it with a stage 2 cam with out getting a stall . I went stage 3 216 /224 110 lsa .600 .600 high lift my mistake went with a stall built in town for $300 n it was alright but compared to the circle d i went with 2800/3200 stall it was complete shit the circle d woke it up big time fun ass truck i went thru water n i guess “hydrolocked” the motor . I have a new 5.3 with a 233/239 .650 650 lift cam dual springs n push rods i havent put it in yet plan on doin it this weekend or next. But tha 5.3s had dod n vvt so i spent a lil bit more on that but the 4.8 was awesome wit stage 3 cam n circle d . So im hopping the 5.3 bigger cam same stall will be even more funnier and faster . I have 373 plan on switching to 390s after i get new motor up and running . And i had long tubs 13/4s y pipe to dual super 10s was a rowdy ass truck
This cam does require a spring upgrade however it does work with the stock converter as this video describes.
I went with a much larger trans cooler I seen done on RUclips .. knock on wood I have 120,000 I don't love you Miles on it I've literally beat the shit out of this transmission every single day even when I had the 600 lift cam in it and 3,000 stall even blew up a couple of rear ends I've literally beat the hell out of this thing the transmission is still going strong just running a whole lot cooler I put the cooler on right after I bought the truck brand new back in 2012.
R u still on stock converter
You can run the stock but the circle d3000 will wake that baby up I would definitely go with a larger transmission cooler also.
Did you need to upgrade the injectors for this?
no
Really only if you have a '99 model as those trucks only came with 20lb injectors and they will be close to max on a 5.3L. The gen3 6.0's will be the closest ones to maxing out their 25lb injectors but should be fine pending you have a healthy fuel pump that will maintain the correct fuel rail pressure.
does the check engine turn on with tuning ?
Not normally. There are many different DTC's that can be triggered. Any competent tuner will know which codes to disable for your application.
How far from Louisville are you ?
Little over an hour away from Louisville
Another question is this a stage 2 or stage 3 ?
This is a new grind called Truck Norris. It makes more torque than all the St1-3 truck cams and matches top end hp to the St3 truck cam.
I called BTR yesterday and they told me I needed to run a stall converter to run this cam. I was looking at a 3000 stall but I’m also putting in nitrous. Do you think I could get away with a smaller converter spraying 150 into it being SBE, with this cam? Also did you use stock lifter, pushrods and springs? I’ve got LS7 lifters, pac springs and not sure what push rods to use.
By smaller converter do you mean less stall, as typically smaller converters in size are actually for higher RPM stall. And if this guy can run with stock converter, deductive reasoning says you should be able to run a stall slightly less than 3k but the higher the stall the better performance you're going to get, just depends on what you're willing to compromise with.
@@drewnashty yes less stall, 2500-2700 possibly?
@@brandonreed5634 That should work well but probably better off contacting BTR to get their opinion. I'd imagine it will perform better than stock but not as well as 3000
@@drewnashty thanks for the info! I went ahead and ordered the cam and a 3200 stall last night
@@brandonreed5634 Nice, are you doing the install yourself/buddy or through a shop? I'm seriously thinking of getting this cam as well as it's going to be for my weekend warrior and I miss the chop of the 383 I used to have in it back in my early 20's. I did the LM7 swap and drove her across the country last year to our new home but still have several other things to get done on her before indulging myself with a bumpstick. I'll probably be getting a converter with a stall in the 3k to 3.5k range as well.
Has it been tuned?
This video is during some of the street tuning I was doing on it. He has since added some long tube headers and a off road Y pipe.
These just came out. How’s the lope on it?
lowest lsa on any cam at 107 so
do you guys recommend a stall and if so what stall? i live in lebanon and will be bringing my truck to you guys to get it tuned.
@Carlos Pozolero lebanon kentucky haha
Any combo will benefit from a larger stall/converter. It is all up to you what the intended use will be for the truck. Look up northern performance as he tested this cam in a 5.3 with the stock stall and then swapped a larger converter in at the track and shows the gains from that.
50,000 mi ago I installed circle d3000 and I enjoy it with the 553 low lift cam.
Interesting. As a tuner what are your thoughts on this cam for this combo- ? Currently building it so any tuning input is greatly appreciated...
-2007 Avalanche 4x4
-6000lbs curb weight
-6" lift kit
-5.3l bored and stroked to 6.0l
- Factory 243 heads with slight mill and larger valves
-Shorty headers with factory cats into shortened dual exhuast with dual straight through muffler serving as H/X pipe under cab then immediate exit
-Hughes Performance towing TC# Gm22belxtm with 1800 stall
- Upgraded 4L75e
-4.88 gears
-37" mud tires
- Possible supercharger in the future
I know its hard to say exactly how it would combo together but Ive ran this setup with a tsp high lift stage 2 truck cam with 112 lsa and it was a little soggy on the bottem end with all the weight and larger tires etc so im considering doing the truck norris with a tigher 107 lsa to move my power band down but wasnt sure if that would be too aggressive for the TC stall if added some boost later....
The power band with this cam seems perfect for 4x4 trucks but not sure if would have any major problems with vaccuum at low speeds or highway gas mileage etc.
Any input is appreciated thx!
You'll have a good time with this cam in there I'd recommend a 2500 stall converter though because while this cam doesn't have any low end losses it starts to pick up power at 2500 and it should help out tons with getting up too speed with those big tires
I need a tune just installed and deleted vvt doesn’t idle good has no brakes at idle
how much power does it make in a 4.8? im heavily debating doing a cam and 3k converter or engine swap its almost unbearable how little power 4.8's have lol
Just do a engine swap if you’re already unhappy with the 4.8. Honestly gears go a long way with drivability. The 4.8L has plenty of power. I don’t know of any small block out currently that makes big block power and torque which is what people want. Hell slap a supercharger on that 4.8L easily make 500+hp and 520lb ft at the crank! If ur still not happy then go buy an eco boost.
my 4.8 does ok backed with a manual
@@cemetery76 I have a 08 single cab it’s pretty peppy
@@lukemorgan3368 mine is a 00 single cab short bed with a 5 speed manual
@@lukemorgan3368 4.8s are powerful and good motors but they lag behind the modern day competition hard and they really don't tow very well they have no low end torque even compared too a 5.3 and the fact you can only really use a 4l60 or 4l80 with a 4.8 does not help at all since they like to rev alot unless your willing to use a 4K stall
I wan to run this in a otherwise completely stock 2001 LM7 with a nv3500 in a 94 OBS. Sound workable?
Yep. My buddy's s10 has a 5.3 with a stage 2 btr cam and nv3500
need valvesprings but yea
Being a manual trans you can get away with more cam depending on rear gears. Much easier than dealing with an auto.
Have you done a before and after acceleration
No this is a BTR employees truck that already had a truck st2 cam installed. He noted after driving it the last few weeks that it has notable more low end tq and does tow his S10 easier over the previous truck st2 cam.
Can I run this cam with the factory DOD setup?
No, this cam is intended to be used with all standard non-dod lifters.
If you want your motor to last a lot longer get rid of that DOD shit like I did. Honestly I ate a cam lobe on my factory motor after 20,000 mi That's what I changed everything.
Does it feel peppy?
Nah musshy
What part of Kentucky are you in?
Bardstown, Kentucky? Look at 5:55 on the right.
I work in Bardstown at BTR in product development through the day and run ShorTuning in the evenings.
Does it smell like raw fuel out of the exhaust like an old carbed engine?
Nope sure didn't.