I hope so! I need alll the help I can get. 
Which Cam?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Windsor ON
Which Cam?
Guys, I'm contemplating a cam install. Due to budget constraints I won't be able to do the heads at the same time so I want a cam that will satisfy me in the meantime. I was thinking of the Magic Stick, LG5X3 (114) and also heard some good things about the Futural FM-13??? I would like the car to remain streetable (use the AC), I love lope, don't want to have problems with excessive stalling or bucking while cruising at highway speeds and IF I did go with a set of AFR heads in the future do not want to fly-cut pistons. Not sure if I'm asking to much here but would appreciate any feedback or experience. 
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
Get ready for a million opinions. 
I have a Comp 224/581/114. Nice lope not wild. Headers will help power also. Great power from 2000-5500rpm. Make sure you get a tune afterwards to get the most out of it.
Good Luck.
Tim
I have a Comp 224/581/114. Nice lope not wild. Headers will help power also. Great power from 2000-5500rpm. Make sure you get a tune afterwards to get the most out of it.
Good Luck.
Tim
Pro
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From: Oviedo Florida
In my recent research on the G5X3, it seems that the although streetable, it is not overly friendly below 1,500 rpm's.....
I personally like to cruise at times and would like to avoid the surging, but I would love to gain the overall power/performance of the G5X3.
I guess "I" can't have my cake and eat it too....
Good luck with your search!
I personally like to cruise at times and would like to avoid the surging, but I would love to gain the overall power/performance of the G5X3.
I guess "I" can't have my cake and eat it too....
Good luck with your search!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Originally Posted by pdd000
the FM13 is a great all around cam. lots of people are running it with no complaints
The FM13 is a great cam, it makes great power and is VERY street friendly for a big cam. In fact most of Allan Futrals cams are known to make great power and have excellent street manners. The specs are 230/232 595/585 (your choice of LSA). Do a search over on the LS1tech forum, lots of FBody guys are running the FM13. You might want to give Allan Futral a call he is very helpful and really knows his stuff. His web address is
www.futralmotorsports.com Good Luck
Last edited by Mitch C; Feb 1, 2005 at 02:48 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: dudley MA
Originally Posted by Mitch C
: You might want to give Allan Futral a call he is very helpful and really knows his stuff. His web address is
www.futralmotorsports.com Good Luck
www.futralmotorsports.com Good Luck
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Burning Brakes
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From: Windsor ON
Originally Posted by Mitch C
The FM13 is a great cam, it makes great power and is VERY street friendly for a big cam. In fact most of Allan Futrals cams are known to make great power and have excellent street manners. The specs are 230/232 595/585 (your choice of LSA). Do a search over on the LS1tech forum, lots of FBody guys are running the FM13. You might want to give Allan Futral a call he is very helpful and really knows his stuff. His web address is
www.futralmotorsports.com Good Luck
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Originally Posted by pdd000
go to ls1tech.com and do a search on the magic stick. youll get all the info and reviews you need
Some people over on LS1Tech claim they have run 10s with the magic stick. It is a very big cam and is not for everybody when it comes to street manners.
Last edited by Mitch C; Feb 1, 2005 at 05:13 PM.
