I have it also, and really love it. Best mod yet!
Anyone running a G5X2 or 3??
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For those running a G5X-2 or G5X-3 cam...
.....how are you liking it?
I've got an appointment next Thur to install a G5X-3!!!
[Modified by ericwf1, 3:11 PM 7/2/2004]
I've got an appointment next Thur to install a G5X-3!!!
[Modified by ericwf1, 3:11 PM 7/2/2004]
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Re: For those running a G5X-2 or G5X-3 cam... (ericwf1)
If I didn't drive in stop and go traffic for 70 miles a day during the summer months (wife is a teacher so I drive the vette daily in the summer) I'd be all over the G5x3.
For me, even the MMS 224v3 was too much of a pain in my Camaro SS in traffic.
[Modified by Tony_C5_04, 8:58 PM 7/2/2004]
For me, even the MMS 224v3 was too much of a pain in my Camaro SS in traffic.
[Modified by Tony_C5_04, 8:58 PM 7/2/2004]
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Safety Car
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07
Re: Anyone running a G5X2 or 3?? (connellyh)
The X2 comes on about 400rpms less than the X3 from what I've read. I found a lot of good info from this search link on LS1Tech.com;
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/search...earchid=482755
[Modified by ericwf1, 4:55 PM 7/3/2004]
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/search...earchid=482755
[Modified by ericwf1, 4:55 PM 7/3/2004]
Melting Slicks
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Re: For those running a G5X-2 or G5X-3 cam... (ericwf1)
Very happy with G5X-3 (114). Lou & Jeremy did a great tune job. The 950rpm idle is just right. Besides, can hardly complain about 395.2RWHP/373.8RWTQ on 2001 C5 Coupe, A4 (3.42) w/OE Heads. 
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Re: For those running a G5X-2 or G5X-3 cam... (Cary)
G5-X2 is my main mod for next year! I mainly road race and want to maintain the broadest powerband possible short of stroking the car.
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Re: For those running a G5X-2 or G5X-3 cam... (Cobra4B)
G5-X2 is my main mod for next year! I mainly road race and want to maintain the broadest powerband possible short of stroking the car.
The G5X-3 has a broad powerband, evidenced by...
Here is the power stick...
The Pro LG Long Tubes provided the low-mid power, before the G5X-3 was installed, and afterwards the cam still provided good low-mid gains with awesome mid-high gains. I love the power of my C5 on the hwy. Besides, the Vig2800 gets me up into the powerband quickly from a dead-stop.
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Re: For those running a G5X-2 or G5X-3 cam... (Cary)
road race as in HPDE's at VIR and Road Atlanta. I don't want a cam that makes all it's power at 5000 to 6800. I want power from 2000 on, but the nice jump at 4000. The G5-X2 will come on a bit earlier than the G5-X3 and I won't have to always tach the car out to 6800 to use the power.
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Re: Anyone running a G5X2 or 3?? (DsC5)
I've been thinking about the G5X3 cam or the Cartek X3 cam. Have any of you taking your car to the track since intalling your cam? If so what did it run?
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
road race as in HPDE's at VIR and Road Atlanta. I don't want a cam that makes all it's power at 5000 to 6800. I want power from 2000 on, but the nice jump at 4000. The G5-X2 will come on a bit earlier than the G5-X3 and I won't have to always tach the car out to 6800 to use the power.
same here i am looking at g5x2 VERY SOON!
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
road race as in HPDE's at VIR and Road Atlanta. I don't want a cam that makes all it's power at 5000 to 6800. I want power from 2000 on, but the nice jump at 4000. The G5-X2 will come on a bit earlier than the G5-X3 and I won't have to always tach the car out to 6800 to use the power.
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From: DFW TX
Originally Posted by Cobra4B
road race as in HPDE's at VIR and Road Atlanta. I don't want a cam that makes all it's power at 5000 to 6800. I want power from 2000 on, but the nice jump at 4000. The G5-X2 will come on a bit earlier than the G5-X3 and I won't have to always tach the car out to 6800 to use the power.
Burning Brakes
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Have had the G5X2 for two seasons now, I love it.
The car is not a daily driver, with a 6 spd and 3.42 rear end it is not ideal for traffic. The car runs just fine in traffic, but the extra feathering of the clutch and gas get tiresome.
I am planning to do 4.10 rear end which should be a perfect combo with the G5X2, will get me right into the power band, and decrease effort while driving in traffic.
Link to dyno sheets
The car is not a daily driver, with a 6 spd and 3.42 rear end it is not ideal for traffic. The car runs just fine in traffic, but the extra feathering of the clutch and gas get tiresome.
I am planning to do 4.10 rear end which should be a perfect combo with the G5X2, will get me right into the power band, and decrease effort while driving in traffic.
Link to dyno sheets
Last edited by msuc5vette; Aug 17, 2004 at 06:04 PM.