Cam info request
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From: Murfreesboro Tn
Cam info request
Looking to go with a mild cam that won't rape too much low end torque, but will be worth the swap from the stock cam. My tuner has suggested a custom 226/230 581/586 114 lsa.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
thanks,
J
Any input is greatly appreciated.
thanks,
J
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From: Houston TX
That seems like a good cam for your goals. You would get better midrange torque response with a 112 LSA and less exhaust duration, but the 112 would also make the idle a little rougher.
Do you plan on adding headers? For stock manifolds, that would be a good mild cam. I'd go 228/228 114 if you plan on headers, for a 'mild' cam.
I have a 230/230 114 in my car, drivability is fine.
Do you plan on adding headers? For stock manifolds, that would be a good mild cam. I'd go 228/228 114 if you plan on headers, for a 'mild' cam.
I have a 230/230 114 in my car, drivability is fine.
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Originally Posted by valdeztke
Nineball when are you going to have another video of your car ? Id like to hear a few idle and drive by shots 
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From: laguna niguel ca
Just a cam???
The cam you listed is a good street cam for these motors. With tunning it should ide well at 900rpms with a slight loop. By itself this cam will disapoint you. Any cam would. Cam alone does need some help to work at its' best. With that cam you need LT headers, a better air intake system, 160 stat, Cat back, yes and no, and some good tunning. With stock heads new duel spring are a must. There are many types that will work with the stock valve spring dia.. Remember cams don't work well without a way to get more air into the motor,and a better way to exit the gases.
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From: Murfreesboro Tn
additions to this cam...
1 7/8 kooks headers with x pipe and high flow cats, 180 thermo stat (tuners suggestions), tune, and springs. I need to be able to meet Tn emmisions which appears to be sniffer and odbII connection (ecm read).
What do you think?
Thanks for all the input guys
What do you think?
Thanks for all the input guys
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Murfreesboro Tn
Hey Andreas or anyone,
Comments on the cam and the above mentioned mods? I am planning on asking why the 180 therm was suggested instead of the 160 which seems to be the more common.
thanks,
Comments on the cam and the above mentioned mods? I am planning on asking why the 180 therm was suggested instead of the 160 which seems to be the more common.
thanks,
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