pulling the trigger one a cam swap.
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pulling the trigger one a cam swap.
hello all,
i read a lot on here but hardly post. I just would like an opinion on a cam I'm looking at. its vengeance vindicator camshaft 240/244 .605/.596 112+4. i was interested to see how street able this cam is and also it states i do NOT need head work done as is porting or polishing. whats the difference between the titanium retainers and the tool steel? is the titanium retainers worth the extra $80.00? would i need a ls2 timing chain etc? i would like to break into the 440+ whp. I am street tuned as of now and i have full texas speed 1 3/4 header, with a C.A.I. would this be enough to compete against my friends with c5z06 on a 150 shot and a cam with the same exhaust. I'm tired of being the slow one. also *note* i do not want to use spray as it is expensive and i would like to just stay away from it all together. any suggestion?
thanks guys!
i read a lot on here but hardly post. I just would like an opinion on a cam I'm looking at. its vengeance vindicator camshaft 240/244 .605/.596 112+4. i was interested to see how street able this cam is and also it states i do NOT need head work done as is porting or polishing. whats the difference between the titanium retainers and the tool steel? is the titanium retainers worth the extra $80.00? would i need a ls2 timing chain etc? i would like to break into the 440+ whp. I am street tuned as of now and i have full texas speed 1 3/4 header, with a C.A.I. would this be enough to compete against my friends with c5z06 on a 150 shot and a cam with the same exhaust. I'm tired of being the slow one. also *note* i do not want to use spray as it is expensive and i would like to just stay away from it all together. any suggestion?
thanks guys!
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if he's cam'ed and on spray your going to need more then just a cam, my c5z with Lt's kat'd H, axle back and vararam makes 382rwhp now put a 150 shot and cam in the mix your talking 500+hp
your going to need cam, heads, fast 92 & ls2 TB to be in the 440 area if your a non zo6
titanium is lighter and stronger then tool steel
your going to need cam, heads, fast 92 & ls2 TB to be in the 440 area if your a non zo6
titanium is lighter and stronger then tool steel
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if he's cam'ed and on spray your going to need more then just a cam, my c5z with Lt's kat'd H, axle back and vararam makes 382rwhp now put a 150 shot and cam in the mix your talking 500+hp
your going to need cam, heads, fast 92 & ls2 TB to be in the 440 area if your a non zo6
titanium is lighter and stronger then tool steel
your going to need cam, heads, fast 92 & ls2 TB to be in the 440 area if your a non zo6
titanium is lighter and stronger then tool steel
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hello all,
.... I just would like an opinion on a cam I'm looking at. its vengeance vindicator camshaft 240/244 .605/.596 112+4. i was interested to see how street able this cam is and also it states i do NOT need head work done as is porting or polishing. .... any suggestion?
thanks guys!
.... I just would like an opinion on a cam I'm looking at. its vengeance vindicator camshaft 240/244 .605/.596 112+4. i was interested to see how street able this cam is and also it states i do NOT need head work done as is porting or polishing. .... any suggestion?
thanks guys!
Melting Slicks
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Definitely will want head work or aftermarket. You never "have" to. But that cam would certainly need it. I don't think it's a good street choice at although. Something in the 224 to 228 range makes great power while keeping low end. You want that for the street and drivability.
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From: Milwaukee WI
Definitely will want head work or aftermarket. You never "have" to. But that cam would certainly need it. I don't think it's a good street choice at although. Something in the 224 to 228 range makes great power while keeping low end. You want that for the street and drivability.
i feel like a joke asking these questions but i want to learn and be more knowledgable on camshafts.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '14
Much better choices. You'll get a good midrange/top end gain and have good drive ability. Without spray or boost you will still be behind him if he's spraying. It is what it is.
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HA. i mean don't get me wrong id really like to do this cam swap one time and be done with it. i do want to go with a pro charger kit in the future. but heavy cammed vettes sounds amazing. my tuner called the first cam choice a "donkey dick of a cam". any who how terrible is that cam in stop and go traffic?
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HA. i mean don't get me wrong id really like to do this cam swap one time and be done with it. i do want to go with a pro charger kit in the future. but heavy cammed vettes sounds amazing. my tuner called the first cam choice a "donkey dick of a cam". any who how terrible is that cam in stop and go traffic?
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You've clearly never driven a cammed car with a great tune on it. It drove like **** after I put the cam in before I got the tune. Being that I also own 3 other cars without modifications, one being an LS1 Camaro without a cam, I definitely know that my Vette drives just the same now.
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You've clearly never driven a cammed car with a great tune on it. It drove like **** after I put the cam in before I got the tune. Being that I also own 3 other cars without modifications, one being an LS1 Camaro without a cam, I definitely know that my Vette drives just the same now.