Comp cams recommend this cam
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Burning Brakes
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Comp cams recommend this cam
VIBRIATION dampr bad so while its apart gonna cam up no headers, 410 gear, 6 speed trans, 3300lb , tune, recommended cam xr277hr .567 in .570 ex 224o in 228o ex @.50 112 lsa ....anyone use this cam???
w stock cam cool day 115 to 116 MPH BEST 118 MPH WHAT CAN I EXPECT PS NEW SPRING TOO .WHAT ELSE DO I NEED? THANKSS
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w stock cam cool day 115 to 116 MPH BEST 118 MPH WHAT CAN I EXPECT PS NEW SPRING TOO .WHAT ELSE DO I NEED? THANKSS
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Personally, I think you'd be happier with something that has bgigger bumps on it especially with a 6 speed and 4.10 ratio.... don't forget the pushrods, timing chain set, oil pump, gaskets, etc etc..check with some tuners... Vengence etc.... take their recommendation! 
Burning Brakes
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I agree with 410 gear I would go bigger as well. I have a comp 224/230with stock 3.42 gears. I love this cam for a street car, it drives very close to stock, makes big torque and pulls to 6850 (thats where my rev limiter is set). I make 380ft lbs of torque from 2500rpm thru 6300rpm, peak at 412, and put down 438rwhp.
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The cam that Comp recommended is kind of a standard, "go to" cam for general street use. It'll have a mild lope, and it's easy to tune. Depending on how streetable you want, with your 4.10s could use something like a 234-238 or so cam, with around .6 lift. Why no headers?
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Burning Brakes
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The cam that Comp recommended is kind of a standard, "go to" cam for general street use. It'll have a mild lope, and it's easy to tune. Depending on how streetable you want, with your 4.10s could use something like a 234-238 or so cam, with around .6 lift. Why no headers?
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Nothing wrong with the cam they recommended, especially without headers.
Bigger cams pick up hp, but don't pick up all that much torque compared to a good 224 street cam.
Most people over-cam their cars these days.
Bigger cams pick up hp, but don't pick up all that much torque compared to a good 224 street cam.
Most people over-cam their cars these days.
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I too am doing a cam and no headers on my Z06. I wanted the torque benefits of a cam without having to make my car excessively loud. When I contacted several big vendors and cam makers all the recomendations were to stay under the mid 230s durations. Anything bigger may flow more than the stock manifolds can move in the upper RPM. I got recommendations of 224/232, 228/232, 224/228, 228/228.
I ended up going with a higher lift version of the 228R (228 .604 112) banking on the fact that the newer Ls6 manifolds flow a little better. I'll be installing it sometime in the next few weeks
I ended up going with a higher lift version of the 228R (228 .604 112) banking on the fact that the newer Ls6 manifolds flow a little better. I'll be installing it sometime in the next few weeks
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I don't know if you're planning on a DIY install, or if you're gonna pay someone. It seems that budget is a big concern, so I say you want to make the right decision on your new cam. If your future plans include more mods for power, then plan your cam choice with this in mind. If you just want to pick up some easy HP since you're changing pulleys anyway, then, go with something fairly small, like the one Comp recommends. Remember, you SHOULD get new valvesprings and pushrods too, in addition to other stuff that'd be good to upgrade, like oil pump, timing chain, and lifters. Try to look ahead at your car's future, and don't do jobs twice. GL.
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Without long tubes you probably won't be seeing all the power this cam can make. So I would say stick with this or a smaller cam. If you plan on headers in the future then a bigger cam would be a wise investment.
Just remember, an engine is essentially an air pump. It can't ingest more air than it can get rid of. The lack of headers will be a large limitation. With the right exhaust, they don't have to make the car overly loud either.
Just remember, an engine is essentially an air pump. It can't ingest more air than it can get rid of. The lack of headers will be a large limitation. With the right exhaust, they don't have to make the car overly loud either.
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VIBRIATION dampr bad so while its apart gonna cam up no headers, 410 gear, 6 speed trans, 3300lb , tune, recommended cam xr277hr .567 in .570 ex 224o in 228o ex @.50 112 lsa ....anyone use this cam???
w stock cam cool day 115 to 116 MPH BEST 118 MPH WHAT CAN I EXPECT PS NEW SPRING TOO .WHAT ELSE DO I NEED? THANKSS
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w stock cam cool day 115 to 116 MPH BEST 118 MPH WHAT CAN I EXPECT PS NEW SPRING TOO .WHAT ELSE DO I NEED? THANKSS
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Ps. you should get a set of long tube headers.heres my cam specs and a short video at idle
Valve Lift .578 .592
Lobe Lift .340 .348
Adv Dur. 284 292
Dur @ .050 233 241
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XLph4WlpA4
Last edited by MVP'S ZO6; Oct 13, 2010 at 09:30 PM.
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Without long tubes you probably won't be seeing all the power this cam can make. So I would say stick with this or a smaller cam. If you plan on headers in the future then a bigger cam would be a wise investment.
Just remember, an engine is essentially an air pump. It can't ingest more air than it can get rid of. The lack of headers will be a large limitation. With the right exhaust, they don't have to make the car overly loud either.
Just remember, an engine is essentially an air pump. It can't ingest more air than it can get rid of. The lack of headers will be a large limitation. With the right exhaust, they don't have to make the car overly loud either.
Last edited by PRE-Z06; Oct 14, 2010 at 04:38 AM.
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That cam is a a typical street grind. Its going to have a nice nastaglic idle "loppy idle" but it shouldnt be too radical. I have a cam that though not exact may give you an idea how yours may sound. I think it may sound similar to mine because you have 112 degree LSA where I have a 115 degree LSA but I have more duration then you. I think the difference in LSA vs duration will cause the cams to sound similar. I guess I got a little more lift but again all in all I believe your cam will sound similar to mine. Ps. you should get a set of long tube headers.
heres my cam specs and a short video at idle
Valve Lift .578 .592
Lobe Lift .340 .348
Adv Dur. 284 292
Dur @ .050 233 241
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XLph4WlpA4
Ps. you should get a set of long tube headers.heres my cam specs and a short video at idle
Valve Lift .578 .592
Lobe Lift .340 .348
Adv Dur. 284 292
Dur @ .050 233 241
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XLph4WlpA4
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VIBRIATION dampr bad so while its apart gonna cam up no headers, 410 gear, 6 speed trans, 3300lb , tune, recommended cam xr277hr .567 in .570 ex 224o in 228o ex @.50 112 lsa ....anyone use this cam???
w stock cam cool day 115 to 116 MPH BEST 118 MPH WHAT CAN I EXPECT PS NEW SPRING TOO .WHAT ELSE DO I NEED? THANKSS
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w stock cam cool day 115 to 116 MPH BEST 118 MPH WHAT CAN I EXPECT PS NEW SPRING TOO .WHAT ELSE DO I NEED? THANKSS
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