Cam Car+long Trip =???
06-27-2007, 03:47 AM
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Cam Car+long Trip =??? ima be driving to cali in a few weeks.. and i was wondering if theres anything that will go wrong with my car since its such a long trip? its bout 1500 miles...yes of coarse ima stop for gas, and to sleep...but still.. i never driven a car that had an aftermaket cam that many miles.... its an ms3 btw... so what do u guys think? should it be ok? im also lookin for some stock cheepo wheels with cheepo tires good enough to make the trip on...anyone? preferably in SA, texas area.. dont really have much money for shipping..or wheels really..nothing fancy just something that will work...
thanks in advance!
thanks in advance!
06-27-2007, 04:20 AM
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chuckles.. bay area gangsta rap!!
if you are tuned etc.. you shouldnt have any problems at all, at least no more chance of having any problems than you would normally encounter. check a tire rack or discount tire and whatever they got thats cheap. Just if you plan on speeding, make sure they are speed rated for you, z or y.
Your cam is much bigger than mine, but I havent had any issues from long trips == driving over 300 miles in a day.
if you are tuned etc.. you shouldnt have any problems at all, at least no more chance of having any problems than you would normally encounter. check a tire rack or discount tire and whatever they got thats cheap. Just if you plan on speeding, make sure they are speed rated for you, z or y.
Your cam is much bigger than mine, but I havent had any issues from long trips == driving over 300 miles in a day.
Here you can borrow my bogarts 
06-27-2007, 05:41 AM
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dont worry about it, i have made many trips, 2hrs to erie there, and 2 hrs back in teh same day, plus driving around up there, and drove to Penn State which is 3 hrs many of times in my old cam only set up. as long as ur tuned good, u should be fine
06-27-2007, 05:42 AM
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Hes tuned 
For the record I drove my car on a 1500 mile road trip and put over 15k on the 224 with 918's You will be fine. Change all the fuilds and have fun! 
For the record I drove my car on a 1500 mile road trip and put over 15k on the 224 with 918's You will be fine. Change all the fuilds and have fun! Trending Topics
06-27-2007, 06:19 AM
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I've driven 10hrs each way to/from Florida with my H/C set-up and more recently with the new 383. No issues, but definitely check the fluids before you roll...
06-27-2007, 12:50 PM
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cool! thanks guys!
makes me feel better..and lol joe michael yea let me borrow the bogarts! them sum sexy bitches rite there!!! but yea im movin back for abit...my boss said i could have my old job back with a 5 dollar raise...and thats kinda hard to turn down... but ill be back bro! i love it here in texas
i just need to pay some credit cards, and try to get my car paid off them i can come back... and not worry bout bills..just modding car! also gotta convince the gurl to come out here! 
makes me feel better..and lol joe michael yea let me borrow the bogarts! them sum sexy bitches rite there!!! but yea im movin back for abit...my boss said i could have my old job back with a 5 dollar raise...and thats kinda hard to turn down... but ill be back bro! i love it here in texas
i just need to pay some credit cards, and try to get my car paid off them i can come back... and not worry bout bills..just modding car! also gotta convince the gurl to come out here! 
06-27-2007, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RacerScott
I dont see why i would be a issue, highway driving is better for your car than city driving.
yea thats what i thought..i was just wondering..cuz the cam is more agressive on the valvetrain, and the dual springs...just a new question i guess!
how bout this..u think i would be cool on skinies in the front aslong as i have some street tires in the back?
06-27-2007, 09:45 PM
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Before the 918's (and before the 915's, actually), I had a Rev spring break on me 1100 miles from home. But technology has gotten better! If your valvesprings still have plenty of life in them I'd say just check the usual... fluids, tire pressure, spare tire pressure (or full sized spare), etc.
But I was always paranoid after that incident. I always brought tools, full size hydraulic jack, spare fluids, flashlight, portable air compressor, laptop with a scan tool and/or programmer, etc.
But I was always paranoid after that incident. I always brought tools, full size hydraulic jack, spare fluids, flashlight, portable air compressor, laptop with a scan tool and/or programmer, etc.
06-27-2007, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JimMueller
Before the 918's (and before the 915's, actually), I had a Rev spring break on me 1100 miles from home. But technology has gotten better! If your valvesprings still have plenty of life in them I'd say just check the usual... fluids, tire pressure, spare tire pressure (or full sized spare), etc.
But I was always paranoid after that incident. I always brought tools, full size hydraulic jack, spare fluids, flashlight, portable air compressor, laptop with a scan tool and/or programmer, etc.
But I was always paranoid after that incident. I always brought tools, full size hydraulic jack, spare fluids, flashlight, portable air compressor, laptop with a scan tool and/or programmer, etc.
i wish i had all those extra tools lol..i dont even have my spare anymore..guess ill just carry a prostar with me LOL... well the springs have bout 2-3k miles total on them..they are dual springs..i think they should still be pretty good. i just changed the oil, and im pretty sure the coolant is topped off..gotta check the others.
06-28-2007, 11:14 AM
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yea like everyone else has said...youll be fine JUST BE SURE TO TOP SOME THINGS OFF before u go...im stationed in LittleRock and live in SC...ill be makin my 2nd trip home here in 16 days...ITS A BLAST!!!...i too have a 224/224 cam and no problems..my total trip is about 10+hrs... 
i just hope ur not like me and have to stop every damn 3hrs to ****...DAMN GATORADE!! 
i just hope ur not like me and have to stop every damn 3hrs to ****...DAMN GATORADE!!
06-28-2007, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by SStheBest
yea like everyone else has said...youll be fine JUST BE SURE TO TOP SOME THINGS OFF before u go...im stationed in LittleRock and live in SC...ill be makin my 2nd trip home here in 16 days...ITS A BLAST!!!...i too have a 224/224 cam and no problems..my total trip is about 10+hrs... i just hope ur not like me and have to stop every damn 3hrs to ****...DAMN GATORADE!!
i just hope ur not like me and have to stop every damn 3hrs to ****...DAMN GATORADE!! lol..well mines a 27 hour trip!
but yea i go every 5 hours! 