Help me pick a cam
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Podunk IL
Help me pick a cam
Just want some more NA power and a higher rev'ing motor (my car tops out 4th gear at about 112 MPH with the 4.10's). Need the cam to be 100% streetable and reliable, as this car is my daily driver (about 40 mile round trip per day).
Here's a list of my mods - NOS 100 hp dry shot, LS6 intake, headers, x pipe, cat back, Blackwing, Accel 30# injectors, 4.10 gears (M6 tranny), and an underdrive pulley. Car makes 355 rwhp and about the same tq NA, and 420 rhwp and 470 rwtq on the juice.
Thinking the 231/237 would go good with the juice. Or is that too big? Would a 224/227 be better for everday driving? Any help is appreciated.
Here's a list of my mods - NOS 100 hp dry shot, LS6 intake, headers, x pipe, cat back, Blackwing, Accel 30# injectors, 4.10 gears (M6 tranny), and an underdrive pulley. Car makes 355 rwhp and about the same tq NA, and 420 rhwp and 470 rwtq on the juice.
Thinking the 231/237 would go good with the juice. Or is that too big? Would a 224/227 be better for everday driving? Any help is appreciated.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Davie Florida
Re: Help me pick a cam (Jimmy Smits)
The 224/227 would be a good choice if valve train durability and daily driveability are concerns. The 231/237 would make more power but it's high lift would be harder on your valve train. For good valve train reliability I would limit the lift to .560-.570 I would also use a dual valve spring like the New Cranes or Comps New dual springs. :cheers:
Racer
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Rockwall TX
Re: Help me pick a cam (Mitch C)
