01_SuperSlow

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I will be buying a cam next week most likely and I'm interested in the G5X-2 mainly or something similar, like TSP 231/237, etc. I have a M6.

I have a few questions and all are considering the car has been professionally tuned.

I am NOT looking for answers regarding running these cams with stock tuning.

1. How streetable/driveable is the G5X-2 in a 112LSA at between 1000 - 2000 rpms?

2. Does the car shake too much at idle with the 112LSA?

3. Would this cam have the same monster power in a 114LSA as in a 112LSA, maybe 114 would be more peaky?

4. Is this too much cam for going to the drags about 7-10 times a year and the occasional run and/or race on the streets?

5. Does the G5X-2 suck in traffic?

6. Any of you guys with a TUNED G5X-2 realize its too big a cam for you?


Thanks in advance

blkbeaZ28

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Excellent questions I have had this cam(G5X2) sitting here for about 3 weeks. I am currently running a C1 in my M6 with MTI tuning and am having fun with beating my best et everytime I go to the track. I had to get used to the buckling I felt at low RPM's so I was wandering what the X2 was going to feel like.

Gilbert

gomer

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I have the TSP231/237 112 +2 and it is tuned. I drive my car to work and back every day (60 miles) and run alot in 6th gear at 1,500 rpm or so. I still have the stock 3.42 gears. The cam does shake the car pretty good at red lights and such, but that doesn't bother me. These cams are big..and they act like it.

01_SuperSlow

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Country Boy

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1) In 5th and 6th at 1300 RPM I have no problems... In first at 1300-1600 Itll start to buck some... nothing bad, push the clutch in or give it a little gas and its good.

2) No... whats too much?

3) A 114 would push the powerband up too high... Youll probably be shifting in the 7000s.

4) No, its awesome

5) Not at all... I get compliments all the time in traffic

6) No, I want bigger I dont see how it could be too big for anyone. It got some really good street manners.

Stone0fFire

i have an A4
does that mean i cant have one of these monster cams?
will my car die out often?
i cant afford a super or turbo
so i wanna get some shakey shish kaboom
i dont mind the rattle
just the bad gas mileage
hows that?

jrp

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forget it if you want to pass smog here in cali.

SPANKY LS1

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Always get a bigger cam than you think you want, as soon as it is in, you'll want more, IMO.

As far as the G5X2 and TSP 231/237, there is not much difference between them, both are producing KILLER power. Both will "shake" considerably, but its a good "shake". If thtey are tuned properly, they should drive just fine, you'll get used to any "tricks" that are necessary as Country Boy pointed out. Good luck, Shawn

Stone0fFire

oh yeah?
$100 says i pass
















at least that is what the smog guy told me

jrp

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until you get picked for one of those state run facilities

AZ Power & Sound

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1) below 1500 mine is dead as a doornail... but I cruise at 1600 in 6th on the freeway all the time with no problems... I also have a average tune and its far from dialed in

2) mine doesnt shake much... all my bushings are polyurethane and the motor mounts have 63K miles on them... engine moves a lot but car handles it well

3) no clue

4) ive been to the track 3 times in the 3 years ive owned my car... its a monster on the street and on spray its unstopable... ask the locals

5) its not stock... long as your clutch is decent your fine. I have a Spec Stage III Kevlar and I hate it... makes it a pain over speed bumps and such, but with a Mcleod or similar im sure you wont have that problem. Last time I buy Spec

6) if Lou offered me a trade I would go for the G5X3 because im so satisfied with the G5X2, plus I feel Lous customer service is untouchable... any time ive had a problem hes been there for me and had anything I needed next day aired to me (got a bad batch of valvesprings)... Customer service goes a long way with me because ive been screwed in the past... My personal opinion is you wont be dissatisfied with it at all! Ive NEVER felt a cam with this kind of midrange and low end either, while still screaming on top!


Any questions on the cam email me at MOconnorSS@***.net and im happy to answer more questions!

SNAXS

Off topic but this car right above this post ^^ is tha ****! Sweet car.

CAT3

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1. In my little A4, untuned the TSP is a mild little cam. Ok there some tweaking that needs to get done, but I am working off my old TR224 @114 tune, and Predator. But who drives at 2k anyway *hehehe*

2. Shake, again on a Predator tuning for TR224 @ 114 in my A4 the little TSP @112 does a little shimmy here and there, and there and over there. But its only like that cause the idle is still set at 725rpm. At 900 it very smooth.

3. 114? Why? The 112 is SCHWEEEET!

4. Definatley not, these cam's are for anyone that likes the leave late for work 7-10 times a month, and need to get there quickly. And of course I hear their ok for the track.

5-6 sounds like you like the "other" cam!

AZ Power & Sound

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Thanks

01_SuperSlow

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Thanks guys . Based on the replies from this thread, I think its going to be the G5X-2 cam under my christmas tree

Stone0fFire

son of a bitch, can they do that?
i dont have a problem swapping to a stock exhaust,
but the cam.. come on!
how do you get picked for that?
i really want a mad cam!
whats the most i can get while being smog legal?

Z O SICK

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I have the G5X-2. I love it as far as power goes. The car drives good but it does shake a bit (wink-wink). I have no problems with the lope, i actually love the looks i get at stop lights. It does suck in heavy traffic though. The car also surges a bit at low rpms. This cam loves to play in the high rpms! It's also not very good on gas around town but the power that i get is far worth it. I still get very good gas milage on the highway. I put about 300 miles a week on my car and it's not bad at all. Sometimes it's a pain to drive but when i mash the gas it all goes away. I think you will be more than happy with the G5x-2!

BAD ASS TA WS6

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Stone Of Fire, I live in NH and we don't have emissions testing here, just a state inspection. But the biggest cam you will probably get to pass is a TR224 most likely on a 114LSA. I've heard some have gotten the 112LSA to pass, but they have had to load up the tank with dry gas.

Zulater, any fly cutting of the pistons needed with PPLS6 heads? Who did you tuning and how bad *** is your ride? I'm REAL interested in this exact setup, so hook me up with some info! Got any track times, or even dyno numbers for that matter?
Rob

Z O SICK

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How's it going Rob? I did not have to fly-cut my pistons at all. As far as dyno numbers go i did not put down the numbers i was expecting to put down but still good numbers none the less. I had Mike at MMS in CA due all of my tuning. The car runs very, very strong. My power band is unreal after the heads. It's hits hard from 2.5k all the way to to my 6800rpm red line. My car has sick top end. My cars drive pretty good considering the big cam. It's a pian sometime in stop and go traffice but other than that i have no porblems at all. I still have the stock 10 bolt so i have not taken it to the track but i'm sure it will do just fine I do recomend some higher gears though. I'm looking to get a set of 3.73 just to get it up in the rpms a little faster, although the 3.42's are awsome on the highway! If you have any more question fill free to send me a PM.

Tony

mike c.

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where can you get the g5x-2 cam.