Is My Cam Too Big? Opinions?
08-18-2005, 03:27 PM
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Is My Cam Too Big? Opinions? My mods are in my sig. There are some minor extras like clear lid and 160 stat, but all the major stuff is there. I'm still using stock 241 heads, and the car pulls very hard from 3,200 up, but I'm wondering if there's a point where I could have gotten the same power with this set-up using a smaller less radical cam?
I haven't dyno'd the car yet. I'm still using the Crane tuner on cam level 4. Any opinions on my cam choice?
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I haven't dyno'd the car yet. I'm still using the Crane tuner on cam level 4. Any opinions on my cam choice?
Thanks 
08-18-2005, 03:33 PM
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I run a MTI C2 (advertised 224/224 .581/.581 112LSA - cam card says 224/224 .576/.576 112LSA) and the car pulls hard the entire way to red line. With your rear end being so large though, I think you probably made a good cam decision.
08-18-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TondSS
bro eng is stock and im running a 232 238 595 605 make sure you have some good springs (at least daul)
Overall I'm happy, but the grass is always greener on the other side. That's why I wanted opinions.
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08-18-2005, 04:31 PM
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The tuner is good. I used it with my 224 cam first using cam level 3, with this cam I used level 4.
The drivability is not bad with a bit of surge under 1,800 rpm. When I start it it can't idle well until about 30 seconds of holding rpm above 1000.
Other than that it's good. I didn't know if I went too far with the duration.
The drivability is not bad with a bit of surge under 1,800 rpm. When I start it it can't idle well until about 30 seconds of holding rpm above 1000.
Other than that it's good. I didn't know if I went too far with the duration.
08-18-2005, 05:18 PM
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Further tuning will make that cam idle like a pussycat. I'm not sure if Vinci's programmer adjusts the VE tables enough to smooth out the rough edges (cold start problems, surging below 1800 rpm).
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08-18-2005, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LETZ RUN
quit being a weenie 
is it up and running again now man w/ the trans fixed and all?
is it up and running again now man w/ the trans fixed and all?I'm still on the stock z-06 clutch, which is holding strong but won't last another six thousand miles. When I swap clutches I plan to use a lighter flywheel. I don't know if I will do aluminium or steel. What would you guys reccomend?
P.S. After I upgrade to a 12 bolt, I'll swap cams and go to an ATI Blower with the same set up. What cam would you recommend for forced induction with my set up?
Thanks!
it seems to pull pretty well..... 
08-19-2005, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdsz
Don't use a lighter flywheel if you are drag racing.
08-19-2005, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike94ZLT1
Get a real tune instead of that handheld crap, and then see how it is.
08-19-2005, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ta_silver_bullet
man i am getting jelous of evryones bigger cams lol i think its a good choice imo