trex cam 242
03-24-2010, 05:10 PM
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trex cam 242 update 3/25/10 6:30 pst
228/228 114 lsa .581 .591 comp cam, patriot gold valve springs, hardened 7.400 comp cam pushrods, gm crank bolt, and the 16 titanium retainers 32 machined locks and 16 machined bases.
is that cam better and a street cam also good for daily driver and fuel economy??
is this cam a good cam im not tryna go extreme just mild will this also be ok with fuel economy??
im trying to buy this from a friend but unsure if i should its all new the combo is below
rex cam 242/248 110 lob sep 300
Patriot extreme springs 300
comp cam push rods 100
228/228 114 lsa .581 .591 comp cam, patriot gold valve springs, hardened 7.400 comp cam pushrods, gm crank bolt, and the 16 titanium retainers 32 machined locks and 16 machined bases.
is that cam better and a street cam also good for daily driver and fuel economy??
is this cam a good cam im not tryna go extreme just mild will this also be ok with fuel economy??
im trying to buy this from a friend but unsure if i should its all new the combo is below
rex cam 242/248 110 lob sep 300
Patriot extreme springs 300
comp cam push rods 100
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03-24-2010, 05:19 PM
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im pretty sure that is not a mild cam.... depending on how mild you want to go like a 228r or a Tv2 would be a good cam. it depends on what you're looking for out of your car. The 110 lsa will make the powerband up higher and I think that thing has a pretty high lift. also will ahve to check PTV clearance. What else is done to your car? heads, intake, gears, A4 or M6... stuff like that. If you want mild though I would not get that.....
03-24-2010, 05:24 PM
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i have those in my car ... yea not real mild... higher powerband is hard to get used to myself..it was nuck and bucking around 1800-2200 in the process of tuning though.. mild would be more of a gm hotcam? imo
i also have full bolt ons and what not
i also have full bolt ons and what not
03-24-2010, 05:25 PM
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mine is all stock i was thinking of getting an ls6 intake or some type of fast intake when i get the money... whats behind it is an m6 3.73 gears
my goal is to get decent gas milage on the highway like 24 to 25 if i get it.
or should i go wit a z06 cam i know someone for less than a 100 bucks or what would you reccomend my goal is maybee 400rwhp
my goal is to get decent gas milage on the highway like 24 to 25 if i get it.
or should i go wit a z06 cam i know someone for less than a 100 bucks or what would you reccomend my goal is maybee 400rwhp
03-24-2010, 05:30 PM
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do you have full exhaust? to be able to run that high lift of a cam you need a better set of heads. i'm really seeing that you know little to nothing about what you actually need in the way of a cam set up. a big cam doesn't equal big hp.
03-24-2010, 05:36 PM
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honestly i dont
but yeah i have headers and my ls1 is in a 67 camaro all stock i want to be able to put a nice cam not too extreme like i said i just want some power and im going to stay with the stock head and later im going to either change the intake to either an ls6 or a fast if i can find one for less the 500 if i cant im going with the ls6 for less than 300
but yeah i have headers and my ls1 is in a 67 camaro all stock i want to be able to put a nice cam not too extreme like i said i just want some power and im going to stay with the stock head and later im going to either change the intake to either an ls6 or a fast if i can find one for less the 500 if i cant im going with the ls6 for less than 300
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03-24-2010, 05:45 PM
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Well try like the 228r Cam, Ls6 intake, lid, and some Zo6 heads will get you at 400hp.
That cam is def. not what you need and with stock heads and LS1 intake it will probably run like ****. Also change the gears to 4:10's!!!!
That cam is def. not what you need and with stock heads and LS1 intake it will probably run like ****. Also change the gears to 4:10's!!!!
03-24-2010, 05:48 PM
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honestly i dont
but yeah i have headers and my ls1 is in a 67 camaro all stock i want to be able to put a nice cam not too extreme like i said i just want some power and im going to stay with the stock head and later im going to either change the intake to either an ls6 or a fast if i can find one for less the 500 if i cant im going with the ls6 for less than 300
but yeah i have headers and my ls1 is in a 67 camaro all stock i want to be able to put a nice cam not too extreme like i said i just want some power and im going to stay with the stock head and later im going to either change the intake to either an ls6 or a fast if i can find one for less the 500 if i cant im going with the ls6 for less than 300
03-24-2010, 05:54 PM
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Yea i would like.... in the process of my nitrous install... see how well the trex likes that having a high shift point and all... im not comfortable going over 6k myself lol and i think the cam has a 6800 power band?
03-25-2010, 07:38 PM
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228/228 114 lsa .581 .591 comp cam, patriot gold valve springs, hardened 7.400 comp cam pushrods, gm crank bolt, and the 16 titanium retainers 32 machined locks and 16 machined bases. lmk
I only opened up the cam for the picture.
$550 plus shipping to you or $600 shipped.
im trying to also get ls6 heads and intake will i need to change the injectors??
I only opened up the cam for the picture.
$550 plus shipping to you or $600 shipped.
im trying to also get ls6 heads and intake will i need to change the injectors??
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03-25-2010, 08:02 PM
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That cam was designed to be an all out race cam on stock heads. IIRC it still holds the "cam only" record on here. Did for years anyway. It will require all bolt ons and a FAST IM to see it's potential. 4.11 or 4.56 gears if M6 or a 4400 or bigger stall A4. It will also need a GREAT tune or it will suck to drive.
It is good cam for it's intended purpose but if you are primarily a streetcar it is not for you.... A low 230's cam is a good tradeoff for a car that will be tracked some but is a DD'er.
It is good cam for it's intended purpose but if you are primarily a streetcar it is not for you.... A low 230's cam is a good tradeoff for a car that will be tracked some but is a DD'er.
