Bowtie Brody's Namesake 96 454

[Supercharged111]

My buddy just recommended the same thing, the fluid in my trans is dark but doesn't smell burnt. But I fear the dark color tells me everything I need to know.
What shift kit do you have in your K1500? Isn't it a modified TransGo kit?

With the 4L60 it was. Now it's a Superior kit with the 4L80.

 

[BNielsen]

With the 4L60 it was. Now it's a Superior kit with the 4L80.

I was looking at a Sonnax Sure-Cure kit, since I can get it at a discount from a buddy; looked it up online and it's description is a "refurbish kit"
Sure-Cure 4L80E
I'll probably get either a Mag-Hytec or an TCI deep pan and a larger cooler too, anything else I should consider?

 

[BNielsen]

Got the gauge pod mounted and I'll need to rewire my trans temp gauge. I don't know where the wideband I snagged off of marketplace has gotten to, but progress is being made.

I also talked to Howard Cams about a grind for this truck, and they recommended a cam that's got .510/.527, Duration @ .050: 209 / 213, Centerline: 108, I asked about a cam that would be a good towing cam that wouldn't rape me on gas mileage and work well with the stock converter, anyone got any other ideas?

 

[skylark]

Got the gauge pod mounted and I'll need to rewire my trans temp gauge. I don't know where the wideband I snagged off of marketplace has gotten to, but progress is being made.

I also talked to Howard Cams about a grind for this truck, and they recommended a cam that's got .510/.527, Duration @ .050: 209 / 213, Centerline: 108, I asked about a cam that would be a good towing cam that wouldn't rape me on gas mileage and work well with the stock converter, anyone got any other ideas?

I'm not a cam guru by any means but 209/213 on a 108 seems counter productive. I don't think that I'd be happy going through the work of a cam swap that my wife's grandma would be happy with. She's never driven anything without reins and a bit.

 

[Reluctanse]

I can't find my notes, but thought I had Comp 200/206 on my short list, even thought I had found a vid on youtube of one idling, with just a hint of BBC chop, just the right amount on a tow rig... I'll see I can dig around and find the video tonight... supposedly a good cam with nice manners and more LOW END TORQUE!

 

[BNielsen]

I'm not a cam guru by any means but 209/213 on a 108 seems counter productive. I don't think that I'd be happy going through the work of a cam swap that my wife's grandma would be happy with. She's never driven anything without reins and a bit.

That's why I'm wanting something different, I'm eyeing a Comp XR270 but I'd prefer to have a fresh motor to throw that particular cam in.

I can't find my notes, but thought I had Comp 200/206 on my short list, even thought I had found a vid on youtube of one idling, with just a hint of BBC chop, just the right amount on a tow rig... I'll see I can dig around and find the video tonight... supposedly a good cam with nice manners and more LOW END TORQUE!

Is it the white CCSB C2500?

 

[Supercharged111]

I was looking at a Sonnax Sure-Cure kit, since I can get it at a discount from a buddy; looked it up online and it's description is a "refurbish kit"
Sure-Cure 4L80E
I'll probably get either a Mag-Hytec or an TCI deep pan and a larger cooler too, anything else I should consider?

Just watch your temps and go from there.

As for cams, stock is something like a 208/208 .480"/.480" on a 116 LSA and it's retarded a couple degrees. A 108 will help a lot with making more torque, but the duration is pretty much stock.

 

[Reluctanse]

That's why I'm wanting something different, I'm eyeing a Comp XR270 but I'd prefer to have a fresh motor to throw that particular cam in.

Is it the white CCSB C2500?

That was one of them. i went on a 454 exhaust/cam bender on youtube a while back, but didn't save my links.. I think there's another one somewhere as well...

EDIT: yeah this is it

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that's a comp 218/224 which is probably a little much cam, but the Comp 212/218 they list as great for towing:

Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam Chevrolet Big Block GEN VI

Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chevy Big Block GEN VI. Great for towing applications. Very good low RPM torque. Works with fuel injection.

www.compcams.com

 

[Piratehunter]

That's why I'm wanting something different, I'm eyeing a Comp XR270 but I'd prefer to have a fresh motor to throw that particular cam in.

I used that one, real happy with the results. Can’t recommend the Comp lifters though.

 

[BNielsen]

That was one of them. i went on a 454 exhaust/cam bender on youtube a while back, but didn't save my links.. I think there's another one somewhere as well...

EDIT: yeah this is it

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that's a comp 218/224 which is probably a little much cam, but the Comp 212/218 they list as great for towing:

Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam Chevrolet Big Block GEN VI

Xtreme Energy Computer Controlled 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam for Chevy Big Block GEN VI. Great for towing applications. Very good low RPM torque. Works with fuel injection.

www.compcams.com

I actually talked to the guy, he's running stock springs and rockers, he didn't do any valve-train mods to run that cam. I think my comment is either #1 or #2 under that video,

I used that one, real happy with the results. Can’t recommend the Comp lifters though.

I'm mulling GMPP lifters, I'll probably check all of mine over though, the price on the GM ones kind of make my stomach hurt


Again; cheap and cam swap don't go in the same sentence. Like ever.