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Dec 27, 2003 | 06:27 PM

darkred91

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Cam Question

I wan't to install a different cam. I have 1.6RR not installed yet I realy wan't to get cam but don't no what to get , I know about the ZZ9, 219 what other choices do I have .

Dec 27, 2003 | 06:39 PM

kman0066

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Re: Cam Question (darkred91)

There's the LT4 hot cam which I use by GM performance parts, it's awesome but it does scream up there in the RPM's. Comp cams makes several cams what people refer to with cc304 cc305 or cc306. Take a look at them on comp cams web site, they offer the widest range of cams for hyd. rollers.

Dec 27, 2003 | 07:14 PM

65Z01

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Re: Cam Question (darkred91)

What other mods do you have or intend to do along with the cam or in the future?

Remember that if you go over .52" total lift (as you will with 1.6:1 RRs and either the 219 or ZZ-9 cams) you will need double springs or perhaps the newer conical design I believe some have used.

Dec 27, 2003 | 10:21 PM

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Re: Cam Question (darkred91)

I'll say it again, make up a long-term goal and stick to it.

Do NOT pick a camshaft until you make some kind of long-term goal.

Dec 27, 2003 | 10:27 PM

lallend

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Re: Cam Question (vader86)

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I'll say it again, make up a long-term goal and stick to it.

Do NOT pick a camshaft until you make some kind of long-term goal.

Good point, something else to consider in researching a cam is emmissions testing. Some cams apparently fare well while others struggle to pass testing. Just a thought to confuse things a bit

Dec 28, 2003 | 12:18 AM

darkred91

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Re: Cam Question (65Z01)

I'm not trying to build a race car just wan't it to be faster tham average I have open lid K&N filter no pre cats soon to have true duel ex, air pump elem, removed the frisbe, MSD coil with 8.5 wires, AFPR. Yet to be installed 1.6RR,180T stat, new fuel injectors 22lbs , that's it so far . The thing is I'm getting my intake polished and the intake, runners, TB, Plenum,are all off reght now I also have all new gaskets felpro.

Dec 28, 2003 | 12:32 AM

scorp508

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Re: Cam Question (darkred91)

The big question is do you plan on keeping the stock TPI unit or going to a different unit like the superram or miniram later on?

Dec 28, 2003 | 12:39 AM

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Re: Cam Question (darkred91)

For your goals the LPE 74216 cam with those 1.6:1 RRs would work well.

To finish off your street machine you should plan on pocket porting those heads in the future.

While you are working on the intake manifold consider the siamese base, say a 1" high x 2" deep cut. You will still have good low end with a nice increase in top end. With that cam and some head work you should pull nicely to 6k RPM. Check out the before/after dyno pulls on my site, link in sig. below.

So, when you do the cam & RRs it would be a good idea to spring for Ti retainers with 10deg locks (keepers) and toss those stock tin oil shedders that are atop the stock valve springs.