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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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seems like everybody has h/c packages, anybody out there have intake, exhaust, cam/springs with otherwise untouched heads? I cant afford the heads but may be able to go with cam/ springs, and a tune probably at Cartek if the gains would be worth it.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 06:45 PM
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Cam only here
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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Actually, there are probably more 'cam only' cars out there than H/C cars if for no other reason than the cost difference. :)

Cam only here also for now.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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I got cam only for now. I'm happy with it but will be happier once I get it tuned. :cheers:
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Yup.

Gains are well worth it. I have run 11.41 and 122 MPH with cam/headers package, 4.10 rear and 3500 stall converter
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Cam only here
So you made 100 RWHP with what is essentially cam and bolt on changes??
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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I'm planning on doing a cam, LTs, and a ls1 edit sometime next spring after my warranty is up (if I don't get an extended one). You can get the cam, install, and tune for around $1400 last I checked (lgm). Heads are another $3000 I think for like 20 rwhp or so.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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See my sig...Cam, LT Headers, UD Pulley, and LS1-Edit.


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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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Hey XTrooper,

Nice to see you on CF :seeya
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 08:57 PM
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Default Re: anybody with cam only? (topless99)

It is a good bang for the buck mod. I would do cam, pulley, tune. First intake is not going to get you a bunch wait if you do heads IMHO. You will feel a good kick with a good cam. :thumbs:
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 10:21 AM
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Cam only here

So you made 100 RWHP with what is essentially cam and bolt on changes??
Yes that is correct. With tuning and all the essential bolt-ons my car just responded and those were the results. The fastest the car has gone was 11.75@126 at Hallsville on street tires, about two months ago in dead heat I drove the car to a 11.90@121 on street tires.


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Hey XTrooper,

Nice to see you on CF :seeya
Hey, Cary! :cheers:

Yeah, I drop in here once in a while. :yesnod:
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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Hey XTrooper,

Nice to see you on CF :seeya

Hey, Cary! :cheers:

Yeah, I drop in here once in a while. :yesnod:
:lol: Just like I drop in on LS1.Com every once in awhile, too :)

- Cary
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