BTR stage 2 V2 cam
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BTR stage 2 V2 cam
Just saw that BTR has a new version of their stage 2 cam, anyone using one of these? Thoughts on these specs?? I’m curious how this would compare to the original stage 2
BTR LS3 STAGE 2 V2 CAMSHAFT 221/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA
BTR LS3 STAGE 2 V2 CAMSHAFT 221/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA
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4 degrees less intake duration. At least 2 degrees more exhaust (old one was 238 degrees). .030 more exhaust lift. Looks smaller than previous cam. Almost sounds like Summit Ghost cam.
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Im about to have the original stage 2 put in my car but I was curious about this V2
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I am getting a cam installed (along with Yank ss3600 converter, rod mod intake, Speed Engineering headers and mid pipe, and NPP axle back) in 5 weeks. I was looking for some stealth and this sounds like it will be perfect for what I wanted. Don’t want chop. Want a stock like idle with the NPP closed ( and still able to run in the 10’s).
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Just talked to a BTR tech guy. He said that even with the intake event being 4 degrees less, the idle sound is a little choppier due to the extra duration on the exhaust side. Decisions, decisions. BTW, they do have the new cam in stock now.
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Dang now I have to decide which one I want. I wonder how similar the driveability will be to the original?…. With a good tune of course
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it’s gonna chop hard with 8.5 degrees of overlap. It’s also gonna have driveability issues imho if you don’t have a good tuner. I wouldn’t get caught up in sound or stages. You can make a stock cam chop like a stage 3 cam.
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I was dead set on the previous version of the BTR stage 2 but then saw this newer version. I do like a choppy cam but def don’t want drivability issues. I believe I’ll still go with the previous version simply because it’s a proven cam and there just isn’t any feedback or videoes of this V2 to make me feel comfortable getting it.
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Here's one of Pat G's shelf cams you should consider PG LS3 STAGE 1 (patgtuning.com)
I'm using a custom Cam Motion grind very similar to the Pat G. cam at 226/234 115+4 with .620 lift on both sides. Perfect manners and good power potential. 500rwhp with ported and milled heads, ported and rod modded intake manifold, and ported throttle body. 0 overlap. Still gets good fuel eco on the highway. Fuel eco is down some in city driving.
I'm using a custom Cam Motion grind very similar to the Pat G. cam at 226/234 115+4 with .620 lift on both sides. Perfect manners and good power potential. 500rwhp with ported and milled heads, ported and rod modded intake manifold, and ported throttle body. 0 overlap. Still gets good fuel eco on the highway. Fuel eco is down some in city driving.
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Here's one of Pat G's shelf cams you should consider PG LS3 STAGE 1 (patgtuning.com)
I'm using a custom Cam Motion grind very similar to the Pat G. cam at 226/234 115+4 with .620 lift on both sides. Perfect manners and good power potential. 500rwhp with ported and milled heads, ported and rod modded intake manifold, and ported throttle body. 0 overlap. Still gets good fuel eco on the highway. Fuel eco is down some in city driving.
I'm using a custom Cam Motion grind very similar to the Pat G. cam at 226/234 115+4 with .620 lift on both sides. Perfect manners and good power potential. 500rwhp with ported and milled heads, ported and rod modded intake manifold, and ported throttle body. 0 overlap. Still gets good fuel eco on the highway. Fuel eco is down some in city driving.
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I see only 4.5 degrees of overlap minimum if it's a 221/240 113lsa. Could be more if the 24X is really more than 240. I'd sure want an intake duration larger than 221 if you goal is good power. Also think 240+ duration on the exhaust side is a waste. I think Spinmonster proved that. "New and improved" and big intake/exhaust splits do sell cams though. If you want to buy into that, go for it.
I think Summits Ghost cam and the two cams I mentioned in post #15 would be better choices. If you're OK with 4 degrees of overlap, Spin's cam would be a good option too.
I think Summits Ghost cam and the two cams I mentioned in post #15 would be better choices. If you're OK with 4 degrees of overlap, Spin's cam would be a good option too.
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I see only 4.5 degrees of overlap minimum if it's a 221/240 113lsa. Could be more if the 24X is really more than 240. I'd sure want an intake duration larger than 221 if you goal is good power. Also think 240+ duration on the exhaust side is a waste. I think Spinmonster proved that. "New and improved" and big intake/exhaust splits do sell cams though. If you want to buy into that, go for it.
I think Summits Ghost cam and the two cams I mentioned in post #15 would be better choices. If you're OK with 4 degrees of overlap, Spin's cam would be a good option too.
I think Summits Ghost cam and the two cams I mentioned in post #15 would be better choices. If you're OK with 4 degrees of overlap, Spin's cam would be a good option too.
225/238 .620"/.605" 113+3
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Well I can only go based on what I’ve read and other ppl have said but supposedly that cam, with a good tune, drives just fine on the street. Many ppl report a near stock driveability, assuming the tune is on point.