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Old 07-12-2015, 10:02 AM   #5
urmyboyblue
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Re: Want more power?

I think you need to set a goal of what power you want and then build accordingly. I would set a goal for the HP you want and call a cam company for their suggestion as to what cam you should run. You can get cam suggestions by email as well from Comp and a couple of others. But be aware that, as the previous poster pointed out, just changing the cam will not be the be all end all. If the truck is an automatic, you may have to go to a different stall converter. The cylinder heads that you have may not be optimal for the cam you go with. (However, do not just go have the heads hogged out as much as they can be- heads that are matched to a cam and overall engine combination will give you a much better torque curve and make the truck a lot more enjoyable to drive. Racing heads typically flow best at WOT- somewhere your street driven truck does not operate at most of the time.) Sorry, not a straight forward answer, but the question you are asking is not easy. You could buy an engine simulation program if you really want to make sure that one of these is perfect, but it is easier and cheaper just to talk with a cam manufacturer.
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