Recommendations for a cam
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2nd Gear
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From: Houston TX
Recommendations for a cam..
I don't want anything I can't drive with for a daily driver or for long trips. I am having my motor reringed and would like to have the cam swapped since they will be rebuilding it anyway. Any recommendations?
thanks! :seeya :flag
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thanks! :seeya :flag
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Deerfield beach Fl
Re: Recommendations for a cam.. (badboy27)
what is this with people worrying about being able to drive the car daily?? I"m just worried about the fuel mileage. As long as it idles, I say get the baddest cam you can. Otherwise, you'll be wishing you did later.
Racer
Joined: May 2003
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From: Chicago IL
Re: Recommendations for a cam.. (robl45)
what is this with people worrying about being able to drive the car daily?? I"m just worried about the fuel mileage. As long as it idles, I say get the baddest cam you can. Otherwise, you'll be wishing you did later.
Just funnin' with you, robl45. :)
For the record, I do like it when I can tell people that I can do 85 mph from Chicago to Atlanta and get 31 mpg; but I wouldn't care if it was 21 mpg as long as it still drove like it does! :cool:
Melting Slicks
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From: Deerfield beach Fl
Re: Recommendations for a cam.. (Karl_in_Chicago)
31 MPG? Do you get that in the USA or in Fantasy land? Seriously, I'm not trying to be a jerk, but how do you guys come up with these figures? I'm lucky if I can get 25MPG on the highway and 18 driving around town. I know the AC is always on, but I have a stick and I'm in sixth as quick as possible. But with regards to the cam issue, if its a stick, it should be drivable no matter what. all of the cams I've seen here seem to have plenty of low end torque. I had a pretty aggressive cam in my TA and I drove it every day without any problems
Rob
Rob
What is this with people worrying about fuel mileage?? I'm just worried about going fast. Who buys a sportscar and worries about mileage? :D
Just funnin' with you, robl45. :)
For the record, I do like it when I can tell people that I can do 85 mph from Chicago to Atlanta and get 31 mpg; but I wouldn't care if it was 21 mpg as long as it still drove like it does! :cool:
Just funnin' with you, robl45. :)
For the record, I do like it when I can tell people that I can do 85 mph from Chicago to Atlanta and get 31 mpg; but I wouldn't care if it was 21 mpg as long as it still drove like it does! :cool:
Racer
Joined: May 2003
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From: Chicago IL
Re: Recommendations for a cam.. (robl45)
31 MPG? Do you get that in the USA or in Fantasy land? Seriously, I'm not trying to be a jerk, but how do you guys come up with these figures?
Burning Brakes
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From: BF Egypt Tx
Re: Recommendations for a cam.. (blktie8)
Check with Thunder racing for the best cam to install?
Should be 114 LSA
I am installing 224 561 114
John
Should be 114 LSA
I am installing 224 561 114
John
In fact, 21MC right here in Dallas can fix you right up with a cam like that. They do nice work, and what a super clean shop!!!:cheers:
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Safety Car
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From: Rockville Centre NY
Re: Recommendations for a cam.. (blktie8)
Check with Thunder racing for the best cam to install?
Should be 114 LSA
I am installing 224 561 114
John
Should be 114 LSA
I am installing 224 561 114
John
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From: Austin TX
Re: Recommendations for a cam.. (c5grandsport)
I have an MTI T1, 221,.558,112lsa. I drive this car everywhere. I experienced no loss in highway gas mileage with this cam. Consistantly 30mpg with the AC on in 6th gear. I have put 16,000 miles on my car since the cam swap.
Being 112lsa it did require some tuning for idle, which I have done myself using LS1Edit.
Eric
Being 112lsa it did require some tuning for idle, which I have done myself using LS1Edit.
Eric