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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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Hey all,

I was approached by one of my friends who works at a local performance shop, their shop car is getting some upgrades and they are giving me a good deal on the cam. It has less than 1k miles on it..

My car is currently just Vararam/Headers/NPP and a tune. I don't want anything super aggressive, maybe something somewhat mild that may give me 30whp or so. There is a possibility to run nitrous soon, so not sure if this would be an okay fit. And whether springs/retainers would be needed.

I hope that is enough information, if not just ask. I don't speak cam so any input is helpful.

Here's what he sent me with the specs:
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 05:04 PM
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Too much cam for what you want to accomplish. There are better options out there that will make good power (30+ Hp) and drive great. Do a search or contact Pat G for a custom spec'd cam.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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235/243 is a pretty big cam and wouldn't be nitrous friendly. If your car is an automatic you would need a convertor also to run that size cam.
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Thanks for the info guys, I'll let him know it's not a good fit for me. I was going to impulse buy it, but I'll wait and order the proper cam when I'm actually ready. Thanks again!
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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Doesn't have the ICL or advance listed, but not the right valve events on a 116 lsa either for a NA/Nitrous 6.0 or 6.2 and definitely needs springs.
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