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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: US
Now that you've had this cam for a while, how do you feel about the overall drivability? I am considering doing this cam with ported stock heads (not milled, so stock CR), ls6 manifold, ported stock TB, etc etc. I don't know much about Lunati's lobes, but by my guess this should be pretty similar in drivability and torque curve to a G5x2 (232/240 XE-R lobes on 114) with just a touch rougher idle due to the lsa. It looks like the Lunati lobes might be a bit nicer on valvesprings as well, while sacrificing just a touch under the curve. The x2 I drove was paired with AFR 205s and made great power and was very civilized in stop and go traffic, so I'm hoping this is similar.
Jack
Jack
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: US
Great write up, I just read the whole thing, but i'm wondering was there a reason for not changing to the LS6 style PCV system while you were in there? I ask because my 99FRC gets the head cam change here shortly. I've already bought the new valley cover for the switch, just wondered if there is a good reason not to do this mod while in there. Congratulations, I hope mine goes as smoothly. 
If you decide to go through with the conversion then go for it - it'll definitely help out. Good luck!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Grand Rapids MI
The overall drivability is great. I've put about 5k miles on the setup and it is amazing. Stop and go traffic is nothing. No issues at all. Strong, solid idle. Easy cruising, very smooth. Honestly - not much different from stock driving, yet it sounds like a beast and has some nice kick. If you're thinking about it - then go for it. This cam performs great N/A and from the way it looks - it would respond to F/I very nicely if you decide to in the future. Good luck!
Jack
