5.3 cam swap - Chevy Forums at Chevy High Performance Magazine Chevy High Performance

5.3 cam swap

  
User Name:
Password:
Join FREE Now!
Forgot Password?
Forgot User Name?
Remember Me
Get Adobe Flash player
Home | Active Posts | Search | Register | Terms | FAQs
Rss
Item Posts    Sort Order

5.3 cam swap

 
thewolfmatt thewolfmatt
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 09/09
Posted: 09/17/09
08:33 PM

I was wondering how hot of a cam I could run and still be able to pass the Cali sniffer test?  I've been putting some $$$ away for a little project of a set of heads, cam, intake, ignition, and computer upgrade but I can't decide exactly what I should get because I have to run a truck that has to pass smog

Any help guys would be most appreciated.  Thanks.  
2001 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/5.3

Mods: K&N cai, Flowmaster NasTruck exhaust, under drive pulleys.

 
69nova355. 69nova355.
Guru | Posts: 1884 | Joined: 08/09
Posted: 09/18/09
12:33 PM

stupid smog police.  

 
mpayne mpayne
Administrator | Posts: 1142 | Joined: 10/07
Posted: 09/21/09
04:23 PM

Agreed Nova.  

 
BigBlockBuck BigBlockBuck
New User | Posts: 40 | Joined: 09/09
Posted: 09/27/09
09:32 PM

I would think any aftermarket cam with similar duration and lobe seperation than the stock cam will have more lift and still pass testing. You can also upgrade to a 1.8 ratio rocker.  

 
SMOKESHOW SMOKESHOW
Guru | Posts: 1003 | Joined: 09/08
Posted: 09/28/09
07:39 AM

make sure the cam you are using is CARB approved, caontact the cam manufacturer of your chaice and they will be able to answer that question for you.  

 
thewolfmatt thewolfmatt
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 09/09
Posted: 09/30/09
07:38 PM

Thanks Guys, I'll post the cam numbers as soon as I get them.  
2001 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/5.3

Mods: K&N cai, Flowmaster NasTruck exhaust, under drive pulleys.

 

Chevrolet Corvette Research
Chevrolet Corvette Find new Chevrolet Corvette information as well as review photos, specs and more. Check the available rebates for the Corvette, which will help you save money on your next new car purchase. It is available in the following bodystyles: Coupes, Convertibles. The Chevrolet Malibu and the Chevrolet Impala are other vehicles that might interest you.