Cam suggestion
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Heel & Toe
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Cam suggestion
Hello, so I have a 2006 ls2 m6 car with about 55k on the odometer. I currently have a kooks 2”-3” set of long tubes and a 3” x pipe. I also have an AA kit with a 4” pulley and the racetronix booster I am planning to install soon. It seems like if I’m installing the blower now and paying for a dyno tune I should also add a cam. I want something pretty mild that will still be very drivable but add some power and provide some choppiness as well. What should I go with.
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From: Mooresville, IN
I'd recommend contacting Patrick Guerra ( https://www.patgtuning.com/custom-camshafts ) for professional advice on what you need for a cam. He'll take your specific info for your car and your desired requirements and give you custom ground cam specs you can get ground at CAMMOTION. He gave me specific recommendations for my '08 Vette with headers/exhaust.... worth the money !
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Le Mans Master
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I'd recommend contacting Patrick Guerra ( https://www.patgtuning.com/custom-camshafts ) for professional advice on what you need for a cam. He'll take your specific info for your car and your desired requirements and give you custom ground cam specs you can get ground at CAMMOTION. He gave me specific recommendations for my '08 Vette with headers/exhaust.... worth the money !
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Ben,
Be aware that if you want a "MILD" cam that is truly streetable, you don't need too much additional duration and lift. I see lots of guys going with lifts above .600 and I wonder if they realize this puts a strain on the valve springs which then requires inspection every 20 to 25k miles. If you're racing or tracking the car, go for it. But if you intend on this being a car for trips and cruising, I'g go mild on the aftermarket cam.... especially if you intend to supercharge it. A big cam will also kill your gas mileage... just be aware of the drawbacks before you pull the trigger !
Be aware that if you want a "MILD" cam that is truly streetable, you don't need too much additional duration and lift. I see lots of guys going with lifts above .600 and I wonder if they realize this puts a strain on the valve springs which then requires inspection every 20 to 25k miles. If you're racing or tracking the car, go for it. But if you intend on this being a car for trips and cruising, I'g go mild on the aftermarket cam.... especially if you intend to supercharge it. A big cam will also kill your gas mileage... just be aware of the drawbacks before you pull the trigger !
Le Mans Master
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From: Southeast TX
Ben,
Be aware that if you want a "MILD" cam that is truly streetable, you don't need too much additional duration and lift. I see lots of guys going with lifts above .600 and I wonder if they realize this puts a strain on the valve springs which then requires inspection every 20 to 25k miles. If you're racing or tracking the car, go for it. But if you intend on this being a car for trips and cruising, I'g go mild on the aftermarket cam.... especially if you intend to supercharge it. A big cam will also kill your gas mileage... just be aware of the drawbacks before you pull the trigger !
Be aware that if you want a "MILD" cam that is truly streetable, you don't need too much additional duration and lift. I see lots of guys going with lifts above .600 and I wonder if they realize this puts a strain on the valve springs which then requires inspection every 20 to 25k miles. If you're racing or tracking the car, go for it. But if you intend on this being a car for trips and cruising, I'g go mild on the aftermarket cam.... especially if you intend to supercharge it. A big cam will also kill your gas mileage... just be aware of the drawbacks before you pull the trigger !
Racer
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generic cams for roots and centri! Now, his full on BS push is worldwide email tuning. I am sure you remember my problems from him
tuning my car! If you like, plenty of reminder threads here i can bring up!
Le Mans Master
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From: Southeast TX
You keep pushing this theif! Why would anyone buy his cam specs anymore? Full on generic you can buy anywhere now. Even uses
generic cams for roots and centri! Now, his full on BS push is worldwide email tuning. I am sure you remember my problems from him
tuning my car! If you like, plenty of reminder threads here i can bring up!
generic cams for roots and centri! Now, his full on BS push is worldwide email tuning. I am sure you remember my problems from him
tuning my car! If you like, plenty of reminder threads here i can bring up!
Racer
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I try to give honest opinions based on experience. I've interacted with all sorts of folks during my years playing with cars. Pat has done several cams and a street tune for me. Everything he did for me was spot on. I spent a couple of hours cruising the streets of Victoria with him while he did a street tune on my Vette. I thought he was a very personable and genuine guy. I'm sorry your experience was less than satisfactory. I'm not going to pile on the guy based on someone else's experience.