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Old 07-26-2016, 07:56 AM
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I just got the trick flow top end kit with the 220 as cast heads for my 01 ls1. I wanted something more serious than the I believe .575 cam that usually comes in the kit. Iopted in for their .625/.625 278/286 advertised duration 113 lsa.

Has anyone ever used this cam? I was looking into the MS4 or Vindicator cam prior, would I be better going with something like that?

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What's the rest of of your mods, trans, gearing, etc?
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Thenks for the reply.

Ls6 intake. Stock bottom end. T56 trans. Gears are undecided as of now but will be 4.11-4.56 on a 29.5" rear tire.
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With your gearing you could get away with a bigger cam like the MS4, although some of that would be offset by the 29" tire. If it's just a street car you might like a cam like the 278/286 you listed much better
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.575 cam would be the perfect cam for just about any HD short of full race and the price is good too

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Those heads do not require that much split. Choosing the right camshaft depends on which version of the 220's you have either LS1/LS2.

Call BTR and ask for his advice.
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Just because a cam got more lift doesn't means it's go make a big horsepower number. Duration is more important than lift.....
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Originally Posted by Tuskyz28
Just because a cam got more lift doesn't means it's go make a big horsepower number. Duration is more important than lift.....
and yet... For some reason.... People post lift specs but no duration specs.......and ask how they'll run.
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Originally Posted by brobinson216
Those heads do not require that much split. Choosing the right camshaft depends on which version of the 220's you have either LS1/LS2.

Call BTR and ask for his advice.
Hmmm Tooley loves to pair those heads with his Stage 4 cam which has a pretty decent split.



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