Magic Stick V3
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From: Crestview Florida
Magic Stick V3
Hello everyone, I am not much on posting but I read the forum everyday. I have a question for all the engine guys.
I have a 2004 Torchred 6spd C5 with the only mod on it is the complete Z06 exhaust system from a friend who wanted to change his system out. So I did the swap for him and in turn kept his system.
So my lovely wife bought me a cam from our son-in-law. That was a very nice surprize but the cam specs are a little scary to me. My previous corvette was a 62 4spd with a pretty healthy 1970 LT1 with aluminum heads and all the goodies. But my knowledge of hi-po stuff is old school. So my question to everybody is this Magic Stick V3 cam I now have has .603/.609 lift and I am wondering if this cam will be streetable. I like to cruise and enjoy spirited driving but I also like the cruising at 1500RPM and the 31MPG. I don't really mind loosing some MPG but I don't want surging or lugging from a cam with no bottom end. Please everyone pipe in with your comments.
Also, what other mods would you recommend I install along with this cam. I know I'll need a tune and new springs but what else?
I have a 2004 Torchred 6spd C5 with the only mod on it is the complete Z06 exhaust system from a friend who wanted to change his system out. So I did the swap for him and in turn kept his system.
So my lovely wife bought me a cam from our son-in-law. That was a very nice surprize but the cam specs are a little scary to me. My previous corvette was a 62 4spd with a pretty healthy 1970 LT1 with aluminum heads and all the goodies. But my knowledge of hi-po stuff is old school. So my question to everybody is this Magic Stick V3 cam I now have has .603/.609 lift and I am wondering if this cam will be streetable. I like to cruise and enjoy spirited driving but I also like the cruising at 1500RPM and the 31MPG. I don't really mind loosing some MPG but I don't want surging or lugging from a cam with no bottom end. Please everyone pipe in with your comments.
Also, what other mods would you recommend I install along with this cam. I know I'll need a tune and new springs but what else?
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From: Gone
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St. Jude Donor '03
It's not what you want, serious.
Although streetable, the MS3 is a pretty big top-end cam, and the low end manners are not very good.
Based on your comments, I'm pretty sure you will not like living with it day-to-day.
A good mannered all-around street cam would be something like a TR224, a 224/228, MTI X1 230/227. or even maybe a F13 230/232. The MS3 is a 237/242.
My $.02.
Although streetable, the MS3 is a pretty big top-end cam, and the low end manners are not very good.
Based on your comments, I'm pretty sure you will not like living with it day-to-day.
A good mannered all-around street cam would be something like a TR224, a 224/228, MTI X1 230/227. or even maybe a F13 230/232. The MS3 is a 237/242.
My $.02.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Goose Creek SC
Hello everyone, I am not much on posting but I read the forum everyday. I have a question for all the engine guys.
I have a 2004 Torchred 6spd C5 with the only mod on it is the complete Z06 exhaust system from a friend who wanted to change his system out. So I did the swap for him and in turn kept his system.
So my lovely wife bought me a cam from our son-in-law. That was a very nice surprize but the cam specs are a little scary to me. My previous corvette was a 62 4spd with a pretty healthy 1970 LT1 with aluminum heads and all the goodies. But my knowledge of hi-po stuff is old school. So my question to everybody is this Magic Stick V3 cam I now have has .603/.609 lift and I am wondering if this cam will be streetable. I like to cruise and enjoy spirited driving but I also like the cruising at 1500RPM and the 31MPG. I don't really mind loosing some MPG but I don't want surging or lugging from a cam with no bottom end. Please everyone pipe in with your comments.
Also, what other mods would you recommend I install along with this cam. I know I'll need a tune and new springs but what else?
I have a 2004 Torchred 6spd C5 with the only mod on it is the complete Z06 exhaust system from a friend who wanted to change his system out. So I did the swap for him and in turn kept his system.
So my lovely wife bought me a cam from our son-in-law. That was a very nice surprize but the cam specs are a little scary to me. My previous corvette was a 62 4spd with a pretty healthy 1970 LT1 with aluminum heads and all the goodies. But my knowledge of hi-po stuff is old school. So my question to everybody is this Magic Stick V3 cam I now have has .603/.609 lift and I am wondering if this cam will be streetable. I like to cruise and enjoy spirited driving but I also like the cruising at 1500RPM and the 31MPG. I don't really mind loosing some MPG but I don't want surging or lugging from a cam with no bottom end. Please everyone pipe in with your comments.
Also, what other mods would you recommend I install along with this cam. I know I'll need a tune and new springs but what else?
Hammer
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Jamison Pa
St. Jude Donor '11-'25
Good Advise!
It's not what you want, serious.
Although streetable, the MS3 is a pretty big top-end cam, and the low end manners are not very good.
Based on your comments, I'm pretty sure you will not like living with it day-to-day.
A good mannered all-around street cam would be something like a TR224, a 224/228, MTI X1 230/227. or even maybe a F13 230/232. The MS3 is a 237/242.
My $.02.
Although streetable, the MS3 is a pretty big top-end cam, and the low end manners are not very good.
Based on your comments, I'm pretty sure you will not like living with it day-to-day.
A good mannered all-around street cam would be something like a TR224, a 224/228, MTI X1 230/227. or even maybe a F13 230/232. The MS3 is a 237/242.
My $.02.
Bob K.
