D3IMOS

Guys I've really been considering a T-ReX Cam from thunder racing for my 383.
Their article says
Are the stock rockers 1.7? Will this cam be driveable with 3.73's? I still have stock heads and valves..
She is my daily driver.
Valvetrain has LS6 Springs, Titanium Retainers, and chromeoly pushrods.

Is any one else running a 383 with 3.73's?

I was thinking since the powerband starts at 3500 it might kill some of my low rpm wheel spin. My Big TQ kicks in real low and even with 315's its very hard to launch on the street.

SAM98WS6

Stock rockers are 1.7..and they are going to take a beating with this cam.
Its hard to say what effect the stock heads will have on your driveability.
My cam is a little nastier...but I have great heads and 90mm...and 4.10s...I have some surging at 2000rpms but other that that I think it is perfectly driveable...most people wouldnt.

The heads are definately your restriction which Im sure you know. You have a combo that no one esle probably has...so you tell us what its like.

thechef

iTrader: (13)

i thought you were going either turbo or blower???????


id say save your $$$ and get heads

D3IMOS

My Turbo project I'm guessing is gonna run me about 10-15K including Heads/Turbo Cam.. So considering my recent near death and hospital bills. I'm really short on cash. So it's gonna be a year or two..
This will be my last and final mod for the year..

Install a Nasty NA cam and Tune it.
Then keep it like that till I can afford to save up the money to do my turbo project all at once. (1-3 years from now)

D3IMOS

What valvetrain adjustments do you suggest I make with this cam?????????
Rockers, Lifters, Springs, etc etc.. ??? If so which ones..???
I'm guessing this cam is very doable because you sound like you have the same mentality as I do when it comes to daily driveability.

foff667

iTrader: (2)

yes, yes, yes...im sure thunder could recommend what would work best but i know you need some stiff dual springs which tend to be rougher on lifters so you might wanna get new lifters and while your at it strenghen/lighten your valvetrain with some new rockers...it'll be a few more bucks out of your pocket but will be your best bet in the long run IMO.

D3IMOS

I appreciate it bro. I think you're right. I think they have some cam kits. I'll give them a call and see What springs, rockers, and lifters they recommend with the cam.

D3IMOS

Ya know I just had the worst experience talkin to some guy at TR. I've been a customer for several years and angie always treats me with the best respect. There must be some new guy there cause I told him the details of my car and then he was like tellin me I didn't tell him that. He even Asked me what FI was then pretty much told me I didn't know what I was talkin about.
I'm just gonna wait till later and talk to angie..

LS1Maniac

I can't believe no one has pointed out that he's planing on using LS6 springs with this. You'll need a good dual valve spring to run the T-Rex. I honestly don't suggest the T-Rex. I would talk to one of the many sponsers who build engines and ask them for a cam recomendation for a 383.

D3IMOS

I"m sorry where did I say I was stayin with LS6 Springs? Or did I ask what I need to upgrade too?

LS1Maniac

Meh sorry, it was almost 4am when I posted that.

Reguardless, with an engine that size you can go with a much bigger cam than a T-Rex. Talk with one of the sponsers and they can custom grind you a more appropriate cam.

D3IMOS

I'm definateltygonna have to get a custom grind especially since I can't afford to do the heads right now. I'm lookin at springs, retainers cam etc etc max no more then 1000 on parts bro.. I'm strapped.

LS1Maniac

A custom grind will cost just as much as any other cam. Unless of course you want to buy used.

D3IMOS

Yep but then there is valvetrain compenents I need to upgrade too. Lifters, rockers, etc etc.. That is when I start seein over 1k.