New to the forum. Have a few Vortec questions.

[C250098]

Greetings everybody I'm new to the forum and have a few questions to ask.
I just recently purchased the truck in my signature and I'm not quite sure what direction I should go with the build. I won't be towing with it very often and it will be my daily driver. I was wanting to add either the HT 383 cam or the LT4 hot cam With the LS6 valve springs. Do the spider injector upgrade, Add some short tube headers, Do a complete tune up and add a slightly higher than stock torque converter. And of course a black bear tune. From what ive researched I haven't found anything directly related to a three-quarter ton truck. will this combination give me a balance of daily driver reliability with the occasional towing capabilities?? Thanks all for the help in advance.

SEMPER FI

 

[Rewind]

from Mississippi!!!!

 

[SH98GMC]

Welcome! I would take a look at this thread --> "http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?12428-The-Ultimate-88-98-Performance-Toolbox" if you haven't already. It contains lots of useful information

 

[ChrisAU]

Welcome!

 

[C250098]

That was one long thread but I made it through. I think I am still going to use my LT4 Cam swap idea with the appropriate springs. With the new springs can I run 1.6 ratio rockers And still be under the maximum lift? Also do I need to get the ECM reprogrammed before I swap out the cam?

Semper Fi

 

[chevyman0191]

Welcome!

 

[SH98GMC]

I know nothing about that LT4 Cam, so I can't answer your roller rocker question. I know with the new springs you can get close to 0.550 maximum lift. Just gotta remember, with computer controlled engines you can't go too lumpy. I would get it tuned after if everything works out. Lol

 

[Vortec Lover]

welcome! and as for your questions, run over to the engine section of the thread and post them there- there are some gearheads in here who could answer your questions!

 

[am92]

Beware, you CAN'T get that much lift with just new springs. The LS6 springs combined with comp 787 retainers will get you between .525 and .550 max lift. I would also suggest to look into getting another cam that's more designed for low-end torque compared to the higher-end horsepower of the LT4 cam. One i've always liked, especially with a slightly higher stall torque converter is the Lunati 60120 http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=2010 or its bigger brother the 60121 that has the powerband about 200 RPM higher

 

[C250098]

Lol I was going to get the retainers, just didn't mention it bc I thought it was a given. That seems to be a real nice cam. Keep the stock rockers or no?? What stall would you recommend?

Semper Fi