Choosing a Cam
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Southern Maryland Maryland
Choosing a Cam
Well I assume everyone has seen my new CCW wheel/tire setup so its time to get back working on the motor. If you check my signature out you will see my next project is LS6 heads with a custom port and polish by yours truly. :yesnod: I am just going to do a basic port/clean up of the runners, combustion chamber, and bowls. Stainless Steel 2.02/1.57 will be the valves of choice. I'll am going to upgrade to an LS6 intake as well. Here are some cam choices....They come from Thunderracing .com
[Modified by Phil97SVT, 5:01 PM 5/16/2002]
[Modified by Phil97SVT, 5:01 PM 5/16/2002]
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Austin TX
Re: Choosing a Cam (Phil97SVT)
I recently installed a T1 cam from MTI (221/221 .558/.558 112) and if I was to do it again I would seriously consider the 230/224 reverse split. I might change my cam again later after I get ported heads.
Eric
Eric
Le Mans Master
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From: Burlington ON
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Re: Choosing a Cam (66ImpalaLT1)
I think the 224/224 112 would give the best power increase but you will have to get the PCM tuned for a smooth idle and proper air/fuels. Also, I have my doubts this cam would ever pass emission testing.
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From: Coppell TX
Re: Choosing a Cam (Phil97SVT)
I have the 224/224 cam in mine and I passed emissions. I still have idle issues with the air on(6spd). I'm planning on getting a z06 intake to hopefully lean it out some because it is running real rich. I have vortex, tpis headers with cats and magnaflow xpipe through corsa touring and a Hpp3 for the rev limiter and I put down 350 rwhp. I think there is a lot more potential there I just need to lean it out some. Exit28 do you have any z06 intakes in stock?
Le Mans Master
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From: Coral Springs Florida
Re: Choosing a Cam (Phil97SVT)
I can't say enough about my ARE cam from Lunati(226/226/554) It idles lopey and there is NO surging and NO stalling and the power is there when I want it.I have an a$ so I choe the 114 LSA but I'm sure there is a 112 LSA available. Talk with the pros like Nick Agostino at ARE..He will lead you in the right diection:D You will need a PCM program..I chose Ed Wright at www.fastchip.com..Done once ..done right!!
Melting Slicks
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From: League City TX
Re: Choosing a Cam (Phil97SVT)
If you check my signature out you will see my next project is LS6 heads with a custom port and polish by yours truly. :yesnod: I
LS6 milled .030 = 11.2:1 Compression??? :eek:
No guts no glory :cheers:
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Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Coppell TX
Re: Choosing a Cam (OliverM5)
I'm going with the 224/224 561/561 114LSA in my A4. I will post dyno results and 1/4 times with this cam. :smash:
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Re: Choosing a Cam (OliverM5)
Do the 224/224 112 Thunder cam - you will be happy.......