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Old 11-02-2004, 09:34 PM
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Unhappy Can't decide what cam to get

Hey guys I am having a tough time choosing a cam, I am looking at BIG ones being I want a Cam only car because the funds are limited. I want something that lopes really hard and has lots of power and a Nasty idle . My buddy has a 231/237 on a 112 LSA, sounds very nice but want mine to sound better!!! The car is not a daily driver (thats why funds are limited) so the bigger the better I was thinking something in the high 230s low 240s on a 110 LSA, or if anyone can think of a custom grind would like to keep shift points under 7000 being it is a stock shortblock!! And yes I know I need valvetrain, I am looking into the PP Dual gold spring kit from Speed INC. Hope you guys can help me, thanks in advance

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MS3, G5X3, or the t-rex in that order.
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mti x1
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Those big cams are nice to a certain extent but you still need LS6 intake, LT's, and heads to breathe. Plus remember with those monster cams spring changes are an annual maintenance item.
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sounds like the trex cam is calling for you.
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LG Juggernaut cam, it lopes HARD. It also works very well with stock heads. You will need an LS6 intake and a full exhaust to see the most from any set up.
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I have Jet-Hot LTs with a Lanes 3" X-Pipe that Dumps before the Axle, I think that should be good for the exhaust system As for the LS6 Intake there is one sitting in my house already!!

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If I owned a 6-speed I would go huge like a G5X3; in fact I might even try that on a 114 LSA for my A4. I heard a G5X2 112 LSA idle on an A4 and it was wicked.
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I just ordered the Futral Ron Jeremey Cam (aka FM15).

It was a toss-up between the G5X2/X3, the T-Rex, or the Ron Jeremey Cam. I think I made the best choice.
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Ordered my Ron Jeremy cam as well. I think I made the right one as well. But if you want a G5X3, I have a new one I need to sell.
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I would wait to see some #'s on the new Futral RJ cam. Futral cams make awesome power, and it wont need to be spun as high as a T-Rex.
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Originally Posted by black_z
I would wait to see some #'s on the new Futral RJ cam. Futral cams make awesome power, and it wont need to be spun as high as a T-Rex.
do a search for distortion_69. he's had it running for a lil while now(he's the first person to buy the cam, it was originally a custom grind for him). a buddy of his just installed it a few weeks ago as well, should have some numbers up soon.

edit: that buddy of his is SidewaysOZ....his thread is up near the top with the almost hundred replies
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Call a reputable engine builder and ask them to spec one for your car. Otherwise, you will be guessing.
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Originally Posted by BLKTA
If I owned a 6-speed I would go huge like a G5X3; in fact I might even try that on a 114 LSA for my A4. I heard a G5X2 112 LSA idle on an A4 and it was wicked.

G5X3 on a 112 requires flycutting to be safe, or else I would probably go with that cam.
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does anyone have the specs on the lg juggernaut cam?
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MTI has just made a new cam. They are putting it in my car right now. I had the X1 cam and this is alot bigger. Talk to David at MTI, he will let you know what it is. I will say this, the new cam they are putting in is sweet as Hell. They had to flycut because I have S2 heads. My car will be ready Tuesday, I will have dyno results then!!
And this weekend track results!!Car in Sig!!




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