Silverado 5.3L BTR LS Truck "Torque" Cam Swap

[@Maverick09171]

Thanks for sharing this! Not enough mild truck builds out there. Not everyone wants a dyno queen!

[@captainhomer9199]

Mike, this truck tows a boat. The mid-range torque is a big improvement over stock. Very satisfied.

[@EnduroTainment]

@@captainhomer9199 Im looking at this cam for towing my 5500lb camper. Mostly runs 2500-2800rpm towing. Did you see 20ft/lb of torque gains over stock cam?? The dyno didn't overlay the stock run and I was curious since I saw an article claiming it gains as much in the low rpms where I need it for towing

[@iangaunce8904]

@@EnduroTainment there is a stock overlay @ 1:04

[@joshuaquick426]

Is there any other supporting mods? Also any idea how it may have affected mpg?

[@edwardmcmillenjr8443]

Great video....do the same cam in a 6.0 or 6.2 ,I would be curious to see the results...

[@arifelassal2874]

Michigan hell yes 🔥🔥

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

Kalamazoo!

[@arifelassal2874]

@@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports Oakland county

[@joemeyers1016]

I would go with the SDPC LS6 power max cam(204/222 .551 .570 112). My 2000 Yukon 4wd baselined stock @ 239whp/269wtq SAE on a Mustang dyno. After the SDPC LS6 cam/headers/TBSS manifold, it made 321whp/313wtq on the same dyno. That is 82whp/44wtq gain from baseline. This truck has stock truck manifold and headers, but it also has the better 799 heads vs my LM7 with 706 heads. So it makes the intake manifold difference a wash. Point is I would go a little bigger on the cam. You can achieve good low speed torque and a much stronger top end.

[@captainhomer9199]

Thanks man. This is my truck and this shop has shut down. I'm thinking of possibly going with Truck Norris cam. Thoughts? Also any sizeable increase in HP with tbsp intake?

[@oceanwaves83]

​@@captainhomer9199how did you like the torque cam? It seems like a key ingredient in the recipe to make your engine feel as if it has 10% more displacement than I actually does. I'm thinking about putting it in a 6.0L so it'll be almost just like stock but a tad more grunt for towing and low end.

[@captainhomer9199]

I tow with this truck and the torque down low is great for getting off the line. It has very little noticable chop, but doesn't surge and is great with the stock converter.

[@markzuniga6200]

So this set up is great for daily/hauler truck?

[@freesean398]

Great video

[@garrettyzf]

How did this cam run on the stock tune? Curious if you could run a stock tune every two years for a day without check engine lights coming on? Asking for a friends 😉 Thanks

[@jimsamples7069]

Thanks for this as I get ready to rebuild my top end I will be adding this cam in.. any other upgrades on this one? My goal is to boost up some low to mid power for when at highway travel speeds while towing. Want more power so it won't shift down so quickly. Any other tips on what to upgrade would be great. Already did efan swap and cold air intake and cat back flowmaster. I have 5.3 too BTW

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

Our most common package we do for daily/hauling trucks is getting rid of the DOD setup, adding a Cam and Headers along with a tune, then a transmission cooler and if necessary an upgraded torque converter. Otherwise throw a ProCharger on it, we've got a lot of guys that haul that love their ProCharger setups for pulling trailers. Feel free to call the shop directly for any more specific info, or to talk with our service guys! [phone] Thanks for watching!

[@bubbacharpentier1286]

Was it tuned on 87 or 93? I am installing this cam soon.

[@kurtblevins2797]

I just bought an lc9 it’s going into the machine shop and I need to know my next step I’m thinking this is it, mines an 07 ext cab any advice?

[@rostifardian]

Did you use a programmer or anything an addition to the cam? I have a bone stock '04 that I'd love to get this cam with a Black Bear tune, just to make it a great daily with extra oomph for towing.

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

We don't use or recommend handheld tuner/programmers. This truck, and all the vehicles through our shop getting this type of work done, are professionally custom tuned by our tuner with HP Tuners for each specific vehicle with their specific mods. Tuning is included in our "Cam Swap Special"s that we run for both 2008+ LS powered vehicles and separately for the 2014+ Gen.5 LT vehicles. More info here: www.strictlyperformance.parts/upgrades-installs More info on the Cam: briantooleyracing.com/ You can contact the shop directly by phone or email: [phone] | Mon-Fri/8am-5pm or [e-mail] *Last update I've had from our service guys is that we are not currently taking on any of the "Gen3" (Pre-2008) vehicles due to PCM/ECU restraints.

[@82brummy]

What were the camspecs were springs needed or drop in cam?

[@michaelstreb6888]

Is this on stock exhaust manifolds or long tube headers?

[@WiscoWilly]

You can see the headers at about 0:08

[@kingsupra5023]

Hello, Does BTR 5.3 HOT ROD CAMSHAFT fit yukon 5.3 2008? Yukon 5.3 2008 has 4L60E transmission should I upgrade the converter to FTI STREET BRAWLER 3200 STALL SPEED Thanks a lot Thanks,

[@RBock-gp2hn]

Why don't both runs start from 2000rpm!?? Does the BTR Cam have no power below 2500rpm?

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

Likely because this specific baseline was recorded by one of our techs, our tuner almost always starts his pull around 2,500rpm. The BTR Truck cams actually do extremely well in the low/mid range. This cam made about +70whp and +80ft.lbs at 2500rpm more than stock.

[@RBock-gp2hn]

@@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports But this is the only way to make an objective comparison. What use is a cam in the upper speed range has a good performance, but in the lower speed range is bad to drive. Basically I like BTR products very much.

[@jakewade7388]

No way it did this at 2500 rpm

[@swathdiver489]

This truck been to the drag strip yet?

[@171apples171]

Is this the .511 lift cam?

[@shawng7902]

Pretty well sold on the torque cam for my daily/ car hauler 2012 5.3. Ordering parts for AFM delete. What about the vvt? Id like a little extra power without going to 8mpg if possible. Ive got a hot rod already. Wondering what everyone's opinion is on keeping vvt.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

Delete the VVT.

[@shawng7902]

@@socialjusticewarrior9601 mid-process right now. doing the ole 3 bolt btr torque cam and deleting afm and vvt both. Figure they worked that way for 100yrs Ill go back to basics.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

@@shawng7902 Yep. Just got everything in the mail today. Swapping and deleting mine next month.

[@shawng7902]

@@socialjusticewarrior9601 What are you doing about the tune? I've heard several outcomes. That it will run, it will go into limp-in. I 100% plan on having it tuned to delete it. My question is how long will it run, and will it run enough to drive it to the tuner. I wish so much that I had gone ahead and had it deleted before I tore it down but ran out of time. Then wed before I tore it down Thursday, it went crazy with a U00073 can bus code, and trans went nuts. I never came up with a fix on that, it just kind of went away later on that day. Week leading up I noticed it ran and shifted funny. A few times it slammed into 1st making a slow turn. The big thing was I noticed it would engine brake real hard. It just wouldn't coast like it normally did with the 6l80e in it. The mileage went from 13ish to 9mpg in town. That 1 day for several hours the speedo would drop out. If I had the digital speedo up, even parked, it would read 0mph then go to ---mph and the engine would load up and start missing pretty hard. Then 5 seconds later it came back and idled smoothly. It has gone from a mint 2012 70k mile garage-kept jewel to maybe never running again for me lol. Should have used cash and traded toward that 20' Denali I wanted so bad lol

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

@@shawng7902 you absolutely need a tune.

[@freesean398]

Do you know what gears that truck has?

[@blaineanthony4066]

Im putting this cam in my 5.3 for my truck, does it chop at all?? Id love to hear an idle. Theres no other videos of this cam thanks

[@Maverick09171]

I’m sure it chops pretty good considering. It’s small duration but tight overlap should give it a good canned sound but still have great manners.

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

Didn't capture a good long idle, or cold start, here's the raw clip we captured the audio on, in the dyno room (pardon the fans): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGK4h56PYseeqpo Very mild as far as the "chop" compared to most of their N/A cams.

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

@ blaineanthony Did you ever find any more information on how this cam sounds at idle. I’m also trying to decide. Thanks

[@timothyjames6319]

Great video! How well would this cam perform with a procharger?

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

It'd probably do alright for daily duty, this is not an aggressive cam for peak power numbers to take advantage of revving it out with the Procharger. (Most procharger dynograph curves look similar to NA) SO probably be a great driver, but (probably) not going to show big numbers up top But we haven't had anyone run that combo yet.

[@timothyjames6319]

@@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports thanks for the reply! I've currently got this cam in my truck. It's strictly a tow vehicle. I was just curious how well it would perform with forced induction in a towing environment. Top end hp, isn't as important to me as low end torque. Thank you again for the reply.

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

​@@timothyjames6319 We've got a lot of guys that have these trucks that are just for daily/towing duty that went ProCharger and loved them, but the most popular cam that guys go with has been the BTR Stage 2 cams (either NA or SC grind if boosted). Here's a couple videos of Procharged LT Trucks we've done: Full Build Street Truck (Old Dyno): kzbin.info/www/bejne/il69g3mYbbCtnLs ProCharger Only Yukon (Old Dyno): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIncfZKkl7SCbZo Full Build Ranch Truck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWeZY2inlMeLic0 Feel free to call or email the shop directly if you've got any questions about ProCharging your truck! [phone] [e-mail]

[@HeavyChevy32]

Why does your shop say “permanently closed”? 😢

[@captainhomer9199]

Aww man! Just noticed that. This is my truck and I'm looking to do some upgrades. Bummer! Guess I'll go elsewhere.

[@coboscustoms4342]

9 out of 10 people that post a video like this won't even show you the cam specs and it drives me insane

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

SPECS: 202/202, .511/.511, 111+1 briantooleyracing.com/btr-camshaft-gen-3-4-truck-torque-btr32430112-30202112.html

[@ryanleach3936]

How does this cam do on a 6.0?

[@StrictlyPerformanceMotorsports]

Very similar gains relative to the stock difference from a 5.3L. I don't think I actually have a video of this cam combo in a 6.0L to reference for you, but feel free to send the shop an email directly and get in touch with our service guys: [e-mail]

[@lonestarr673]

awesome! what cam is it?.........

[@Mrbuckhunter77]

Stock converter?

[@Maverick09171]

Yeah I’m sure. Those torque cams are really mild and run a ton of advance. Likely has great (ie. Better than stock) drivability. I do wonder if it had other upgrades. Clearly a catback. Possible long tubes.

[@Hosshoggbossdogg]

@@Maverick09171 my 11 made 311/311 headers/intake 93 dyno tune only

[@Maverick09171]

@@Hosshoggbossdogg pretty decent numbers all things considering