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    Picking the right cam?

    I have a 02 chevy 2500 hd cc/sb with a 6.0l. I have a nelson tune, cai, flowmaster. I am very happy with the truck for what i have done to it so far. It gets 16+ on the highway in which I am very happy with. It has pulled my enclosed snowmobile trailer very well but, I now have a good sized fifth wheel trailer in which it brings the ole' 6L to her knee's. I am thinking of putting a cam in. What would be my best option. Thanks

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    It all depends on how big you want to go! If your concerned with gas mileage and tow-ability, it might be necessary to go with a somewhat mild cam. Dont forget youll might want to get a bigger stall after the cam goes in!
    2012 F-250 XLT/FX4 RCLB 6.7 Powerstroke
    H&S XRT Pro Race(550hp/1100tq)/ 4" flopro exhaust/H&S EGT kit/SPE Full diff unlock/S&B CAI/H&S motorsports upcharge pipe kit/ DPF,CAT,EGR,UREA Deleted/Icon 3.5" Lift-Vs 2.0 shocks/PMF DSS w' Bilstein 5100s/Icon Adj Track Bar-upgraded steel bearing/RIGID LEDs/Kenwood DNX570HD w/idatalink maestro/Hertz5x7s/Memphis 12" slim/500.1 JL slash amp/Recon f250 led emblems

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    Towability and gas milege are a big concern. Also interested on some input on a converter also. I put 30,000 miles a year also.

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    How do you want it to lope? agressive, stock, Mild?

    I heard the Vinci 062s are good

    a friend is running a comp 212/218 (Not sure on lift) 115 LSA on his truck and performs excellent

    an overall decent cam a lot of people run is like a
    220/222 .581 .581 114 LSA and a 2600 or 2800 Stall is plenty good for that

    Id PM Damnyankee or Redheartbeat before you take my advice aha
    2012 F-250 XLT/FX4 RCLB 6.7 Powerstroke
    H&S XRT Pro Race(550hp/1100tq)/ 4" flopro exhaust/H&S EGT kit/SPE Full diff unlock/S&B CAI/H&S motorsports upcharge pipe kit/ DPF,CAT,EGR,UREA Deleted/Icon 3.5" Lift-Vs 2.0 shocks/PMF DSS w' Bilstein 5100s/Icon Adj Track Bar-upgraded steel bearing/RIGID LEDs/Kenwood DNX570HD w/idatalink maestro/Hertz5x7s/Memphis 12" slim/500.1 JL slash amp/Recon f250 led emblems

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    Get a supercharger or turbo. You want power, you get it.
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

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    Go here : CamQuest 6 -FREE Download from COMP Cams and DL Comp Cam's CAMQUEST , nice piece of software .
    Gives a nice description of cam and what it does for the engine .
    Now what is a tune again?

    Comp Cam 54-412-11 , Int:265, 212, .522 , Exh: 271, 218, .529 , LSA 114 , Longtube , CAI (Vararam) , TransGo HD2 shift kit , tuned by me with EFILive

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