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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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How big of a cam canI run inmy 5.3 without hitting the pistons/over compressing the springs/causing valve float? Does anybody know the profile of the stock camshaft??? Argon???
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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Check this website out bro...
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...er_head_guide/
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 04:59 AM
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Here is another website for cams...
http://www.vincihiperformance.com/ca...s%20truck.html
 
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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Thanks looks like .551 with 1.8's is the limit.
 
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