Need help on picking cam
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Rockwall TX
Need help on picking cam
Trying to decide on which came I should get. Need your guys help on deciding. This is what I am looking at. Open for other options.
G5X2 232/240 Duration & 595/608 Lift at 112 Lobe Seperation.
G5X2 232/240 Duration & 595/608 Lift at 114 Lobe Seperation.
G5X3 2??/2?? Duration & 600/610 Lift at 112 Lobe Seperation.
G5X3 2??/2?? Duration & 600/610 Lift at 114 Lobe Seperation.
What will the differance in the lobe seperation do for me? Will I need to fly cut my pistons to use these cams? Currently have stock heads but in future will be going with a ported head just not sure which one.
This is not my daily driver so it doesn't have to be mild. But don't want it to sound like its about to die like a real high lift cam equiped car at idle.
Currently have the upgraded intake Haltech Stinger, BBK 80MM TB, Fast 78mm intake. Future plans (near) LG LT, high flow heads,
G5X2 232/240 Duration & 595/608 Lift at 112 Lobe Seperation.
G5X2 232/240 Duration & 595/608 Lift at 114 Lobe Seperation.
G5X3 2??/2?? Duration & 600/610 Lift at 112 Lobe Seperation.
G5X3 2??/2?? Duration & 600/610 Lift at 114 Lobe Seperation.
What will the differance in the lobe seperation do for me? Will I need to fly cut my pistons to use these cams? Currently have stock heads but in future will be going with a ported head just not sure which one.
This is not my daily driver so it doesn't have to be mild. But don't want it to sound like its about to die like a real high lift cam equiped car at idle.
Currently have the upgraded intake Haltech Stinger, BBK 80MM TB, Fast 78mm intake. Future plans (near) LG LT, high flow heads,
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
Just put in the G5X3 with the 114 LSA and 205 AFR heads. Very good combination and very streetable.
why go with something smaller?
why go with something smaller?
AFR heads is not option due to limtied budget.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by Hitman1
Interesting question. I'm in excatly the same boat as C5Dreamer; I'm looking for a cam only and was wondering which cam to pick between G5X1, G5X2, or G5X3; emissions is not an issue. Whihc cam would deliver the most power without sacrificing driveability? I've heard that the G5X3 cam is too big for a daily driver! how true is this?
AFR heads is not option due to limtied budget.
AFR heads is not option due to limtied budget.
You do need to sit in a car that has a cam to feel it first....
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Originally Posted by C5dream
Did you have to fly cut your pistons to use the x3 cam?
run really close to the pistons, they do it as insurance!