99-02 stock long block. how big of a cam?
04-26-2009, 11:35 PM
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99-02 stock long block. how big of a cam? havent been in the tech sections in awhile so if there is a thread already post the link, if not, then here is my question.
how big of a cam(i'm talking huge!) can you go in a stock long block and what all parts are needed to do so? in a full weight car, what gear and converter(for a 4l60e) for that cam?
how big of a cam(i'm talking huge!) can you go in a stock long block and what all parts are needed to do so? in a full weight car, what gear and converter(for a 4l60e) for that cam?
04-27-2009, 09:41 AM
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i'm just asking questions ahead of time, just in case i decide to do this. i havent done anything yet. not trying to set any records. just wanted to try out a stock long block with nice massive cam.
04-27-2009, 08:42 PM
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Texas Speeds Magic Stick 4 or the Thunder Racing TRex. Both are proven performers, pushing the PTV clearance limits of a stock longblock.
A 3600lb+ full weight car will not like a cam that big without lots of additional compression, a converter that stalls at 4000+, and at minimum 3.73s.
A 3600lb+ full weight car will not like a cam that big without lots of additional compression, a converter that stalls at 4000+, and at minimum 3.73s.
04-27-2009, 11:40 PM
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ms4 or trex... if you drive it on the street at all my vote goes for ms4.. little easier to tune, thus making for better driveability on average.. i drive mine 50 miles or so a day...
you will need a minimum of a 4000 stall...
if your running 26" tires you might get by with 373s... if your going to run a 28" tire you need 410s hands down..
FWIW i run a 26" tire and 410s..
you need to let the sucker breath! i would recommend a MINIMUM of an untouched FAST 90/90.. ported is better and if you can afford a 92/92 all the much better...
free flowing exhaust..
if your going to choke the cam.. get something smaller.. meaning if all you can afford is an ls6 intake.. you dont need a "massive" cam.. you wont be using everything it has available..
you will need a minimum of a 4000 stall...
if your running 26" tires you might get by with 373s... if your going to run a 28" tire you need 410s hands down..
FWIW i run a 26" tire and 410s..
you need to let the sucker breath! i would recommend a MINIMUM of an untouched FAST 90/90.. ported is better and if you can afford a 92/92 all the much better...
free flowing exhaust..
if your going to choke the cam.. get something smaller.. meaning if all you can afford is an ls6 intake.. you dont need a "massive" cam.. you wont be using everything it has available..
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my plan was to get rid of the 408 and go with cam only 346. i have ported 90/90 and 4.11's already. would have to downgrade to 1 3/4 headers from my 1 7/8 stepped 2" headers. i dont daily drive it so i will prolly go trex. i will still run a 28" tire or go 27". i will have a 100 shot kit also. i just wanna race more folks around my area. i always gotta give somebody the hit or a length. i want something about average and spray it so that i'll still have a ten second ride.
