HOW TO SELECT A CAM FOR THE DAILY DRIVER LS. WHAT IS THE IDEAL OR BEST CAM FOR A 4.8L, 5.3L OR 6.0L 

I seriously needed to see this. Thank you, Richard. You're the best.

Thanks heaps for your knowledge Richard. I like the technical advice that you have already tried. Awesome content 👍💯 Aussie Fan 🤟🇦🇺🤣

Liked the video before the intro ended… cuz I knew I would love it!

Nice to watch this after work

A 4.8 with the tq cam is surprisingly good, and the little 283 is good 👍

Those gains on the 6.0 stage 2 are awesome

Did you say transmission made of glass….. ………priceless!

Another awesome info vid ,,,Thanks Rich

Great info Richard! This just helped me make up my mind for what my 4.8 needs. Thank you.

YES. You did a Sloppy Stage 2 VS the world, next up the BTR Truck Norris VS the world, and a Sloppy Best Cam VS the world? I would definitely watch. Keep up the great work Professor Holdener.

This is a awesome conversation video. I appreciate it I don't like big cube stroker motors don't seem to live at high rpm. I like high winding Small blocks. I had to sell it when my kid was born. but I had built a dart 400 block with A3.25 stroke 6.125 rods custom JE pistons 12 to 1 compression with a set of old circle track 208/185 Canfield heads Crowder shaft rockers sollid roller 370" small block rev 9 grand made power to 8.5 600 horse 500' pounds Approximately I had a 600 lift Cam shaft Went down to like 550 lift picked up a whole bunch more horsepower down low still made power up top Short stroke didn't need that much cam just made it peaky and only make power the very top but I love a destroked motor Low rotating mass. Big motor always makes more power stroke does not seem to affect RPM But smaller motors stay alive longer at high rpms I have a heavy foot I've built some 383. They need a long rod in a custom piston. Would love to see A 6.2 block 4.8 crank high compression custom piston and Is long rod combo Short stroke motors are extremely forgiving with high compression I e piston speed

I sure appreciate how detailed he is, my dad and I are both deciding on a cam for his L33 and my L59 and im sure glad I watched this. He wants torque and drivability and I want more power down low and without having to wring its neck to get in the power curve.

Stage 16 Solid roller truck cam

Thanks Mr Holdener!

So much information on the LS motors, Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the difference in the engines and the right camshaft to make great power,I got a 2016 6.0 runs great but the power gain your talking about sure makes me want to see everything I need to get up to speed 😉

I’m really interested in seeing a 706/862 headed 6.0 with the TN cam video!

And trucks with a 6.0 often have hydro boost, so vacuum brakes and the truck pushing through the brakes at a stop sign isn’t as much of a problem as with a smaller engine vacuum brake truck.

TN for my 5.3L, as soon as I get some dough!

Truck Norris cam is hard to beat. Will be running one in my G8/Caprice whichever I get.

Great Videos!!!

I love watching these videos. I am currently rebuilding a 1961 impala. It's my first ever build and so i decided to keep it simple and keep the original 283 in the car. Eventually i want to LS swap the car or maybe LS swap another car and all of this information helps me not only pick a cam, but understand engine behavior more for my future builds. Thanks Richard!

I'm going with Ultradyne, one of Harold's HR lobe profiles.... can be ground from Bullet racing 😊❤❤❤❤

I would like to see the 6L with the trucknorris cam. The more low end grunt in a truck the better.

When clients ask me about what they should run my first question is why and what. Why do you need a cam? What do you want out of the cam? Generally it's more power towing and/or plowing. Those I always recommend some type of RV cam (what we called torque cams long time ago) as usually it's a used truck with questionable maintenance and 300,000 miles as as mentioned glass transmissions. I'll refuse to put a higher then stage one in a high mileage engine with out checking the bottom end over, compression check, etc. As we all know those LS will last for ever if you maintain it properly. That said I add a signed wavier that transmission damage may occur if it's not been rebuilt yet. Got smashed on that once and had to pay for a clients transmission 10,000 miles after the cam swap.

Hi Richard, your latest videos on the Truck Norris cam have really made me consider it for my 4.8 5 speed RCSB. Since I have won’t have any torque converter issue and I’ve already got an upgraded clutch in it I think the extra power gains would be pretty sweet. Keep up the good work!

Comp Cams HR 265 is what I have in my 5.3 (LS1 replacement in a 98 TA)with 243 heads and headers, its very driveable sounds great and doesnt nuke my mpg.

I just ordered the truck Norris cam for my 07 tahoe 5.3

4.8 torque cam info makes sense. As aways thank you Richard.

The best cam for the 6.0 , TN for 5.3, torque cam for 4.8

Still tow and go wheeling here in the valley and sometimes in the Sierra's so for my 99' Z71 definitely don't want something aggressive even if I like the sound of a thumpin cam 😂

Great info thanks

I'm about to put 706 heads and a tbss intake on my lq4 truck, and I was leaning toward the Truck Norris cam anyway. Thank you for confirming that.

I would go all out with me racing can testing can timing with lobe splits angles everything that a ton of cam company's do but on the track proves it all on what's getting it and what's not love track and tune days

I saw a video of a suburban that got a truck Norris cam. That cam had a healthy lope. Something I really don't want for a daily driver at 50 years old. At 20, it wouldn't have been enough. At 30, probably just right. But 50, not really.

could you add in videos of the idle qualities of different cams? vacuum, stable rpm, how much idle fluctuation there is at lower rpm, etc. I don't think the average person watching your videos understand just how bad idle can be on a big cam.

Right on

Gm hotcam might be best option overall sounds mean, good overall cam to build around

I appreciate all the work you put into your videos. But I wish it were more simplified. Say a chart with size engine and corresponding suggested cam. All these grids are confusing to simple people like me.

I run a tsp stage 2 high lift cam and I have been very happy, the truck has 3.73 gears and stock converter and a mildly beefed 4l60e and honestly can’t feel any torque loss when you factor in the stock torque management kills the low torque when they are stock, it still rows great, 20ish mpg on the highway and a nice mild lope at idle and drive pretty much stock until you put your foot down

Complete honesty, Richard....I would be replacing the converter no matter which cam was chosen there. People will argue all day long about whether or not "X" vs "Y" camshaft needs a converter or not. I guess that's where it depends on how a person defines "need". That's like asking people to define "Street Car" everyone will tolerate something different based on budget or comfort. Stock converter and a cam with enough overlap and you'll get surge at idle at a stop light. I personally don't tolerate it but someone else might not mind it. They also might just want a camshaft based on sound alone and couldn't care less if it actually "works" with their combination. My experience is this....I'm yet to see any LS based engine with a 4L60E behind it that didn't respond well to more converter. I can't begin to say how many "Bolt on" 4th Gen F bodies that I've seen with just the basics and a stock camshaft and they are working like crazy with a 4000 Yank converter. I'm sure someone will argue that to be too much converter....that's where we have to throw in what people will tolerate. High stall speed and yes, you're going to sacrifice drive ability but is that much converter "too much"? I guess that's up to the user. I can say this...the ET's don't lie and the 4000 Yank gets it done! All the same stuff applies to the camshaft and it's always going to come down to what the user will tolerate. All anyone else can do is show the data. I have a 04 LQ9 Escalade. I'd probably use a TN cam or even "Lil Lunati" but either way I'm still probably going to throw at least a 3200 stall behind it. Actually, I take it back, I would use neither of those cams and do what I always do and that would be talk to Ed Curtis at Flow tech Induction and I'd let him have my cam done and chances are, I'm going to be happier with whatever Ed does for me than any shelf cam and for not much more money.

To all the people who have done it, will my truck run enough with AFM/vvt delete to get it to the tuner, or do I need to take Pcm out? Rather have him look at the whole package and tune it for what I have. I took your advice and bought the BTR torque truck cam a few min after you answered me last time. All I needed to hear.

I’ve read about guys needing a converter on a stage 2 for towing applications. Reason I went with stage 1 V2. ‘01 2500HD 6.0

We need that truck Norris test please

I've been watching your vids for some time now and finally got around to saying thank you for all you do for auto enthusiasts around the world. This video really helped me choose the correct cam (correct for me anyway)for my 2001 5.3 Silverado.

Sounds to me the 4.8 Needs a TN type cam all its own !!! It has the greatest need of help .

Richard can high overlap cams foul plugs quicker during idle.the stage 2 cam idle is perfect in a 5.3 and in a 6.0 can be a cheater cam since it can sound stock with 1 7/8 headers high flow 3 inch cats

I just built a 5.3LS and used flat top 4.8L pistons to bump compression a half point, a Texas Speed Stage 2 Truck Cam (.600 lift), with one piece push rods, BTR springs and retainers. It has a Fitech Ultimate FI system on top and long tubes. It's bolted to a built 700r4 with a tight converter because I use it as a daily driver in my '68 C10 and it's a spirited ride, very spirited to say the least. It just melts the rear tires. Now that winters over I'm on the hunt for a 6.0L with a 4L80 out of a wreck for my next project (a '78 Monza) to drop it in and that will most likely have a Sloppy Stage 2 in it (Elgin 1840p) or a TN cam so I can't wait to see the numbers you get with it. The performance down low and up to 6000+ rpm with those truck cams makes up for a lot hotter cam and has much better driveability. That would be a test I'd like to see. 6.0L with a TBSS manifold and long tubes to test the TN vs. The Sloppy Stg. 2. Let's make it happen Richard. The Low Buck 500+ hp Wars.

TSP uses compcams lobe profiles.... .... I would change the ICL & LSA on a few of those cams for a daily....

I would like to see some comparisons between the BTR Truck Norris and the SDPC "Hot Truck Torque" cam (SD0053) and the SDPC "Hot Truck 1" cam (SDR214218)

Rich could u do another truck cam comparison video and do the comp cams extreme truck cam and do a comparison to the truck norris

I got a lot out of this video but you didn't mention anything about whether a new tune is required for any of the cams discussed. I'm new to this,I have more experience with Chevy carb stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome video, thanks a bunch! Any chance of doing a video with a whipple superecharger on a 5.3 LS?

Hello Richard. Please same video for a daily driver sbc L31 vortec swapped sedan.

I with they’d make a truck norris cam for the Gen5 5.3 LT I’m trying to find the best all around cam for my ‘16 Silverado and I think the TN cam would be it if it were made. I’d be interested in seeing if a stroker kit in the Gen5 5.3 truck motor would make good power without a boosted application without increasing bore size if possible. Something I could do at home without having to send the block out to get machined. I’m pretty new to the Gen5 engines and just wish there were more vids and info on making more power. Like also, do 6.2 injectors increase power in the 5.3, or the same with a Gen5 6.2 cam in the 5.3. Thanks for good vids. Keep up the great work.

Hey,I'm getting ready to do a lq9 ,with tbss intake. ...Would love to see video on how the Truck Norris cam on this combo

Also, i have headers and 3in single exhaust with out converter.

And keep in mind these are WOT dyno runs, part throttle cruise economy is another aspect that will run in favour of the tq cams.

I’m putting a 4l80 in mine but it’s a good excuse to blow it up with a stage 2

I have a gen 3 4.8 in my 03 yukon and a gen 4 5.3 for my 86 Cutlass rebuild which I plan to boost I just want a cam thats a step above factory I dont want a choppy noisy cam but I want it to play nice as a daily driver as well as with a gt45 turbo setup

Luckily I have a stall converter for my hot rod

Knowing this an older video I hope you are able to respond to a question from me. I have a stock C6 Corvette, Z51, A6 w/stock converter, LS2 & 2.56 rear gear. The stock cam is 204/211, 520, 116. I daily drive this car and bracket/index race it on weekends. My question is how does this affect choosing the cam upgrade for this car? Are street manners all in the LSA or does the duration change that more than the LSA? Any comments and/or recommendations. Great video and I appreciate you man!

Just wondering if the truck cams tested here are V2? Love the content very informative

Hey rich, first off love the content as usual always informative as I've taken your advice with my two previous vehicles. My new question is I just picked up a 03 Chevy truck with the 4.8, first question is is there a part number for the torque cam tested in this video, and second what other parts would you recommend to compliment it (intake, exhaust, any tuning etc.) as this is my daily driver now? Thanks in advance and once again great video.

I have the same dilemma for the 5.3L LC9 in my Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Z71 truck. Stage 1 BTR cam or Truck Norris BTR cam.

I really want to see the truck Norris on a 6.0 but with 243’s

Richard, I have a gen 3 5.3 with a btr stage 4 cam .223/.226 .600. 4l80 with 3800 stall. I drive 70 miles each day to work. No issues.

I have a 2008 Silverado 1/2 ton Z71 5.3 Flex that I got in 2010 and only drive it on weekends for Fun and it has Only Burned E85, I put an Airaid Tube on the stock air box, TB Spacer, Long Tubes with Duels, Thank you for this Vid, I was Wondering what Cam to put in it and the Truck Norris it Is! @Richard Holdener

NOVA!!!!

I have a 05 Sierra ext cab with a lm7 it’s got -227/238 BTR Cam -3200 FTI -TBSS Intake -long tubes full exhaust -milled 706 heads to up compression -rings are gapped for a shot -4.10 gears -36lb injectors -all new rings rod,main,and cam bearing fresh rebuild But I’ve went entirely to big on the cam lol I just read so many forums saying if you are going to cam it go big or go home but now I’m wishing I would have seen this I mean it’s not terrible but if I get on converter it will light the tires up but just sitting at a stop stabbing the gas pedal it’s a dog until like 50-60 raced a stockish 2017 Chevy 5.3 and he was at my door the whole time until about 45 then I started pulling but that’s terrible considering all I have done, would run the a 100-150 shot but tranny is still stock for now

In all your testing a stock block lq4 6.0 317 heads what cam intake makes most power. Motor is going in a monte ss weekend car occasional track use. Plan on doing stall converter for what ever cam calls for.

RECCOMEDATIONS? I have a bone stock 13 Sierra Denali. Has the 6.2 (L9H) I’m thinking of a good tune and possibly a small cam. I don’t want any chop and don’t want to have to change torque converter or anything else, just like to make this motor come alive a little. Mostly I’d like to get some cam advice on best power and torque gains through the most of the rpm range as possible. Would like to unlock rev limiter to take advantage of more rpm.

That Stage 1 5.3 is a lot of bang for the buck and it will act like stock.

This is the first time I've ever came across someone with the same last name as me

Richard drivability with the truck Norris is rough very aggressive idle and bucks in some applications. The other three are super smooth in comparison can you do a test hold at 3500-4500rpm for 5 minutes and see how much fuel each cam Consumes to get an mpg idea

I had a 4.08x 3.5 FE with 340LA pistons with zero deck at 10.1 with early heads and an RPM intake with a similar cam and it was bang in those numbers gross and it went into a 4X4 and it was a 4.56 geared NP 435 beast. That is right in the bread box of a 368 cube engine and it’s a truck engine, no rackety idle, it sounded like a stock 428 CJ and made more power everywhere.

We need that Truck norris 6.0l dyno! please

Thanks a lot that for the information. It would be cool to see the motors in a car or truck. What ever happened to the Nova ?

I have a 5.3l sbe with pac1218 springs Elgin 1838 cam 216/220 with a single s366 turbo. Now I like the setup. It’s responsive and torquey at 10psi. Once I get more time on the build I plan to push it closer to 15psi. I’m wondering this winter if I should swap to a bigger cam to shift power up top more since this turbo produces a lot of power down low. This is on a 3300lb daily 5spd 3.55 gears

I have a 5.7 in my F Body WS6. Texas Speed headers full exhaust, no cat , cat back loudmouth. I'd like to wake the 5.7 up a bit. Still want good drive ability. Engine is still all stock , 80k mile car. Don't want a race car. And it's not a daily driver. Date night and cruise in driving.

LQ4/LQ9 Truck Norris camshaft test please?

What is the maximum lift that can be daily driven big block without sacrificing reliability? Ive heard anything .600 and lower, but a few have said up to .750!

I wanna see the difference between stock heads and well ported stock heads!

What converter would you recommend with the Truck Norris cam in a 5.3l and 6l80e?

You dont like using the VVT on these motors? I would like to see a video of a stock vvt cam vs after market vvt cam next to the TN cam w/o vvt. Or maybe just a brief explanation for not using the vvt system. I have a L96 I use as a daily driver.

Pick the 2nd cam down on the cam list. Bloodviking

How much of a difference on the numbers would the stage 1 or Truck Norris cams make while trying to stay within those California smog windows?

108 lobe centers 200x208 dual pattern

Great options Richard, I’m doing an engine swap in my 928 It’s a GTO 6 litre and would the truck cams you suggested be applicable for cars also? Torque would be the key for my app,and are the stock heads ok? It will have long tube headers,and what diameter headers would be ideal Thanks very much you have great experience and knowledge Cheers Frank👍

Summit Big truck torkinator vs truck norris please!

Will a tsp stage 3 ls3 cam with a 231/246 duration split, .640/.615 lift, and 112 or 113 lsa work on a stock bottom end lq4 ?

There’s your next test! 6ltr with TN cam and 1 3/4” headers & long extensions.. 🥳

Aye Richard. Just wondering what cam would be great for a Lm9 2009 aluminum

What are your thoughts on the Summit pro LS (revised version)cam such as the Pro LS Vortec Truck (8718R1) or the 8712R1 that competes with Truck Norris? they look to be very similar on paper but without the BTR nomenclature "tax". Also if most stock LS heads max out on flow at .500 lift is there much to be gained from .550 lift which requires a spring upgrade? Love your videos and continual knowledge dumps!

Good video! I have an 06 sierra with a 4.8l and I’ve been wanting to put a daily camshaft in and I’m between the torque can you tested and the sum-8718r1 it’s a drop in with a 205/217. Any thoughts on that camshaft?

I've got it! You can hold a battle royale and whoever wins gets the Nova

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This is good stuff! What would you pick for a 408 with AFR 205 heads at 10.8:1 Daily Driver truck? My dad has a 2006 heavy half with the 6.0 in it. I gave him some 799 heads I had and recommended a stage 1 btr truck cam. Do you think that will work ok?

Hi Richard, new subscriber here. I have an 04 Suburban 2500 4WD 6.0 that I would like to install a Truck Norris cam, lifters, pushrods, and springs in. I don't really want to install any kind performance "loud" muffler, although I like the sound (I'm 60, and don't have anything to show off for). I plan on long tube headers as well. Is there a performance muffler that you would recommend that might keep the performance, without the noise? Thank you for your videos. Very informative.

Struggling to find a nice cam for my 6.0 stroker 408 back by a t56 tans. I plan on adding a Turbo later down the line but would like a cam that I can use as of now an will benefit me when I am ready to add a turbo not racing the vehicle

I have a BTR stage 2 in my LQ4 with .040 milled 317 heads on it soon to be 823 heads and L92 intake, I have a 2800 to 3200 stall converter to put in it this weekend. I always thought it could really use it. Ill let yall know if its worth it.