The Texas Speed B.F.D. Chop Monster 5.7/6.0L Camshaft was designed to spec with Hoonigan's Chop King, Zac Mertens, to give a naturally aspirated LS the most savage chop possible while still making big power through the curve. Ground on a tight 108 degree lobe separation, it is the loudest-idling grind in the Texas Speed cathedral-port lineup and is best suited to 5.7L and 6.0L engines.
The cam measures 233/240 duration at .050", .629"/.600" lift, 108 LSA and a 106 degree intake centerline across a 2,300 to 7,000 rpm operating range, and Texas Speed estimates a gain of 65 or more horsepower. It requires TSP .660" dual valve springs, a 10.5:1 or higher compression ratio, a 3,600 rpm or higher stall converter in automatics and at least a 3.42 rear gear. It fits stock untouched heads with no piston-to-valve clearance issues, though measuring is always recommended. Texas Speed recommends it mostly as a weekend warrior cam on stock cubic inch engines; it can be daily driven in automatics with good low-speed tuning and a properly sized converter, while manuals need more thorough tuning.
Specifications
- Duration at .050": 233/240
- Valve lift: .629"/.600"
- Lobe separation angle: 108 degrees
- Intake centerline: 106 degrees
- Engines best suited for: 5.7L and 6.0L cathedral-port LS
- Desired compression ratio: 10.5:1 or higher
- Required valve springs: TSP .660" dual valve springs
- Aftermarket stall converter required: Yes, 3,600+ rpm
- Upgraded rear gear required: Yes, 3.42 minimum
- Operating range: 2,300 to 7,000 rpm
- Estimated power increase: 65+ hp
- Fits stock untouched heads: Yes, no piston-to-valve clearance issues (measuring recommended)
- Drivability per Texas Speed: Mostly a weekend warrior cam on stock cubic inch engines; daily driving possible in automatics with good tuning and a proper converter
- Vehicle usage: Street performance, mid-range
- Chop level: Very aggressive
Note: Texas Speed's B.F.D. line also includes grinds for 5.3L, 6.2L, LS7 and big-inch stroker LS engines. This part number is the 5.7L/6.0L cathedral-port version.
Vehicle Applications
Engine families covered per Texas Speed: best suited for 5.7L and 6.0L Gen III and Gen IV LS with cathedral-port cylinder heads. Vehicle list reflects Texas Speed's published fitment, which also includes 5.3L platforms; confirm your engine and cylinder head configuration.
Chevrolet Camaro
- 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Corvette
- 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
- 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
- 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Cadillac CTS-V
- 2004 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2005 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2006 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2007 Cadillac CTS-V
Cadillac Escalade
- 2002 Cadillac Escalade
- 2003 Cadillac Escalade
- 2004 Cadillac Escalade
- 2005 Cadillac Escalade
- 2006 Cadillac Escalade
- 2008 Cadillac Escalade
- 2009 Cadillac Escalade
- 2010 Cadillac Escalade
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade
- 2012 Cadillac Escalade
- 2013 Cadillac Escalade
- 2014 Cadillac Escalade
Pontiac Firebird
- 1998 Pontiac Firebird
- 1999 Pontiac Firebird
- 2000 Pontiac Firebird
- 2001 Pontiac Firebird
- 2002 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac Firebird Formula
- 1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula
- 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula
- 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula
- 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula
- 2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac Grand Prix
- 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac GTO
- 2004 Pontiac GTO
- 2005 Pontiac GTO
- 2006 Pontiac GTO
GMC Sierra 1500
- 1999 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2001 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2003 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2004 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2009 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2013 GMC Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 2500
- 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2003 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2006 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2007 GMC Sierra 2500
GMC Sierra 3500
- 2001 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2002 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2003 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2004 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2005 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2006 GMC Sierra 3500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Chevrolet Suburban
- 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2014 Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
- 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
- 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
- 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
- 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
Pontiac Trans Am
- 1998 Pontiac Trans Am
- 1999 Pontiac Trans Am
- 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
- 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
- 2002 Pontiac Trans Am
GMC Yukon
- 1999 GMC Yukon
- 2000 GMC Yukon
- 2001 GMC Yukon
- 2002 GMC Yukon
- 2003 GMC Yukon
- 2004 GMC Yukon
- 2005 GMC Yukon
- 2006 GMC Yukon
- 2007 GMC Yukon
- 2008 GMC Yukon
- 2009 GMC Yukon
- 2010 GMC Yukon
- 2011 GMC Yukon
- 2012 GMC Yukon
- 2013 GMC Yukon
- 2014 GMC Yukon
GMC Yukon XL 2500
- 2000 GMC Yukon XL 2500
- 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500
- 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500
- 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500
- 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500
- 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500
- 2006 GMC Yukon XL 2500
Vehicle applications reflect the fitment published by Texas Speed & Performance for this part number. Confirm your engine and cylinder head configuration before ordering.
FAQ
What engines does the Texas Speed B.F.D. Chop Monster 5.7/6.0 cam fit?
This version of the B.F.D. is best suited for 5.7L and 6.0L cathedral-port LS engines such as the LS1, LS6, LS2 and LQ4/LQ9. Texas Speed makes other B.F.D. grinds for the 5.3L, 6.2L, LS7 and stroker LS engines.
How aggressive is the idle on the B.F.D. Chop Monster cam?
Very aggressive. The 108 degree lobe separation and 106 degree intake centerline were chosen with Hoonigan's Zac Mertens to produce the most savage chop possible from a naturally aspirated LS, and Texas Speed rates the chop level as very aggressive.
What converter, gear and springs does the B.F.D. cam require?
Texas Speed requires TSP .660" dual valve springs, a 3,600 rpm or higher stall converter in automatics and at least a 3.42 rear gear, along with a 10.5:1 or higher compression ratio.
Can the B.F.D. Chop Monster be daily driven?
Texas Speed recommends it mostly as a weekend warrior cam on stock cubic inch engines. Automatics can be daily driven with good low-speed tuning and a properly sized torque converter, and manual cars need more thorough tuning.
How much power does the B.F.D. 5.7/6.0 cam add?
Texas Speed estimates a gain of 65 or more horsepower from the B.F.D. Chop Monster on a 5.7L or 6.0L LS with the required compression, springs and tuning. Results vary with heads, intake and exhaust.
Will the B.F.D. cam fit stock untouched heads?
Yes. Texas Speed states the B.F.D. 5.7/6.0 fits stock untouched heads with no piston-to-valve clearance issues, although measuring clearance is always recommended during any camshaft installation.
