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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by pewter99
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a great all around cam is the TR224, thers lots of varations too. But for any cam plan on doing 918 springs and moly pushrods. Its pretty driveable without any tuning too.

But like every thing else you'll regret not 'upping the ante' while you had the chance.

good luck!
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 07:21 AM
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someone said "used Z06 cam and springs"
this is a good low budget upgrade
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Bull_in_a_china_shop
a great all around cam is the TR224, thers lots of varations too. But for any cam plan on doing 918 springs and moly pushrods. Its pretty driveable without any tuning too.

But like every thing else you'll regret not 'upping the ante' while you had the chance.

good luck!
or a Comp XE-R 224 cam both are great mild cams. If you want something VERY tame go with a LPE GT2-3.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Jones
someone said "used Z06 cam and springs"
this is a good low budget upgrade

Sounds like this is want you want.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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A Z06 cam is hardly a upgrade. Do a search, this has been covered a few times. I'd go with something like a 224/224 114 and a set of springs.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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I just got back from the shop, my car is completely torn down now. Anyway the mechanic mentioned that now is the time to do a Cam if I want. I told him I was thinking the same thing and asked how much he'd charge me. He said since its all apart, he'd throw a cam in it for $100

So I"m looking for a good deal on a used cam ! Only have a few days to get one here. Posted on the buy/sell page

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...48&forum_id=53
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