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Default Cam install done
After 2 months ...Finally done.....It is alive!

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2008 LS3 w/auto trans

SW longtubes w/ highflow cats
NGK plugs
MSD plug wires
stock air intake w/ aftermarket filter
NPP exhaust w/ mild 2 wild controller

Cam: Lunati
223/231
113 LSA
.615 lift @ IN , .598 @ EX



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453HP
425TQ

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Stellar results! Bet you didn't leave much on the table vs a much bigger grind. Drivablility good? Still on the stock converter?
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Stellar results! Bet you didn't leave much on the table vs a much bigger grind. Drivablility good? Still on the stock converter?
Still on stock converter. Just a little bucking.Just need to get familiar with it. The cam sounds good and comes alive in mid range.
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At what rpm does bucking occur?
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Did you change springs?
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Yes dual springs installed.The bucking is at low RPM. Acceptable
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Yes dual springs installed.The bucking is at low RPM. Acceptable
Contemplating similar set up, is it a custom grind? Where can I get it, change anything other than csm and sorings?
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Cam and springs?
Springs,rods,double roller timing chain, heavy duty oil pump.
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