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Old 01-30-2011, 08:46 PM
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Default Picked a cam for the V.
Looks like im going to get the Thunder Racing T-Rex cam.
242/248 - .608/.612 - 110 lsa
Along with a set of obx headers.
Also im going to finish putting my nitrous kit on as soon as i get it back from the guys at NX.
soon after will be clutch/flywheel
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and a few other odds and ends. looking for 550rwhp
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Thats a fun cam...it set some records in its day.
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Thats a fun cam...it set some records in its day.
how are you liking your cam?
any sound clips of yours?
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I love it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQsRzWzx64A
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Thats a fun cam...it set some records in its day.
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car sounds amazing!!
have you put it on the dyno with that cam?
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Originally Posted by black04silverado
Looks like im going to get the Thunder Racing T-Rex cam.
242/248 - .608/.612 - 110 lsa
Along with a set of obx headers.
Also im going to finish putting my nitrous kit on as soon as i get it back from the guys at NX.
soon after will be clutch/flywheel
motor mounts
tranny mounts
diff bushings
and a few other odds and ends. looking for 550rwhp
Might as well port the heads while you have them off.
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He doesn't have to remove the heads. But it's a good idea to port them with that cam and headers.
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Originally Posted by black04silverado
car sounds amazing!!
have you put it on the dyno with that cam?
Not yet. Exhaust is getting reworked, new intake and some other crap then I'll probably have to retune it and then hit the dyno. I hoping some time in February before it gets too warm outside.
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He doesn't have to remove the heads. But it's a good idea to port them with that cam and headers.
Thats a pretty big cam, His PTV is gonna be damn tight if he doesnt flycut.
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im hoping i dont have to fly cut or i will picking A different cam.
anybody have this cam in there ls6 with stock heads?
I ordered the headers today. will be getting the cam next week.
I already have the springs sitting waiting.
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Dont quote me but I thought the t-rex worked fine as long as you had 100% stock heads.
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Originally Posted by black04silverado
im hoping i dont have to fly cut or i will picking A different cam.
anybody have this cam in there ls6 with stock heads?
I ordered the headers today. will be getting the cam next week.
I already have the springs sitting waiting.
**keep in mind that the T-Rex cam ONLY shines at high rpm so you may lose out over your mid and low range versus another cam like the Raptr for example plus your drivability might be affected. You will also want 4.10's or higher IMO for the T-Rex cam.

I would suggest the Raptr cam but thats just my 2 cents. The T-Rex cam produces nice numbers on a dyno but makes that power at very high rpm fyi.
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i got a ms4 camshaft,i can fill the power starting at 2700rpm and pull hard to redline
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well dang you all have me nervous now.
I do tons of roll races and the track a few times a year.
I want a cam that pulls hard all through the rpm range and has great peak power!
maybe the RapTR cam is a better choice?
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Originally Posted by black04silverado
well dang you all have me nervous now.
I do tons of roll races and the track a few times a year.
I want a cam that pulls hard all through the rpm range and has great peak power!
maybe the RapTR cam is a better choice?
Yes sir, Thunder Racing knows there stuff so tell them what you are wanting and they will help you pick the right cam. I used them for a couple of my car builds back in the day.
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Yeah just call up Shane or someone at Thunder and they can recommend something to fit what you are looking for.
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Originally Posted by VmanUSA
Yes sir, Thunder Racing knows there stuff so tell them what you are wanting and they will help you pick the right cam. I used them for a couple of my car builds back in the day.
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Yeah just call up Shane or someone at Thunder and they can recommend something to fit what you are looking for.
I will do that very soon!
thanks guys!
Im ready to get this fast. I have had it for a month and im itching to go fast!
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i got a similiar cam and i dont have any issues in the hot tucson,az stop and go traffic!! I want nitrous aswell.
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Oh and I kept the heads stock,just replaced to dual springs, hardened pushrods. I also putdown 410 but like you I need NAWS
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Oh and I kept the heads stock,just replaced to dual springs, hardened pushrods. I also putdown 410 but like you I need NAWS
What all are your mods? what cam specs??
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