222/230 110 +4 cam ok for boost
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222/230 110 +4 cam ok for boost
Hey guys I have a 71 Chevelle I have gathered most of my parts for my Vortech blower build I will list mods below but I'm curios would this cam work for my setup I like the way the cams performs N/A just not sure about boost
Vortech V2 T-trim 3.8 pulley
Lq9/l92
Arp studs
Ls9 head gaskets
ls3 intake
EPS/Pat g 222/230 .604 .604 110 lsa +4 ground into cam
6 degrees overlap
Vortech V2 T-trim 3.8 pulley
Lq9/l92
Arp studs
Ls9 head gaskets
ls3 intake
EPS/Pat g 222/230 .604 .604 110 lsa +4 ground into cam
6 degrees overlap
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I'm sure that's a nice driving, and sounding cam, but IMO that's the wrong cam for FI .
Id run a a cam with at least a little bit of negative overlap, something like a 222/230 114lsa +4 which has -2* overlap, but you'll still know it has a cam.
Consider having Pat.G. or EPS spec you a blower cam.
Id run a a cam with at least a little bit of negative overlap, something like a 222/230 114lsa +4 which has -2* overlap, but you'll still know it has a cam.
Consider having Pat.G. or EPS spec you a blower cam.
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Dude, it's easy to spend other people's money giving free advice over the net, but I don't think you need to spend a cent on a cam.
No the cam is not ideal, but if you like how it runs now, adding a blower will not kill drive-ability. It'll save you money, and will likely run like Jack the bear. As long as you can get a good tune on it, I say you'll be glad you saved a few bucks. The cam you have is not huge, it's mild, so will be more forgiving. It might use a little more fuel, but no reason why it won't really make good power.
A blower spec cam of the same size is not going to add enough to justify the cost IMHO. I know that doesn't make anyone money, but in general what makes a great NA motor works well on boost if it does not knock and the tune is good, so try what you have first. Then toss it if you don't like it.
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No the cam is not ideal, but if you like how it runs now, adding a blower will not kill drive-ability. It'll save you money, and will likely run like Jack the bear. As long as you can get a good tune on it, I say you'll be glad you saved a few bucks. The cam you have is not huge, it's mild, so will be more forgiving. It might use a little more fuel, but no reason why it won't really make good power.
A blower spec cam of the same size is not going to add enough to justify the cost IMHO. I know that doesn't make anyone money, but in general what makes a great NA motor works well on boost if it does not knock and the tune is good, so try what you have first. Then toss it if you don't like it.
My 2 cents
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i think a lot of people get caught up in lsa but lsa is only part of the equation, from my understanding overlap is the real issue when it comes to boosted setups. my current cam is 6 degrees overlap, one guy i know over on lateral g running a 230/236 600 lift with a 114 (5 degrees overlap) with same setup 6.0/l92 vortech t-trim running 9psi with 655 rwhp
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Jeezus mine is prolly trash at 15* of overlap. All stock ls1 from tb to pan. Made 610/540 to the wheels tho on 10#s. Guess it isn't that bad.