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Old 10-16-2007, 11:36 AM
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I am looking for a H/C package for my 2002 LS1 that is in my 69 Camaro..
I currently have a LS6 intake but may upgrade to a FAST 90/90..

Which head cam is a better set up and which will make more power??
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These PRC heads with Texas Speed 233/239 cam
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=203&catid=47

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http://www.patriot-performance.com/w...05234&DID=1225
These stage II LS6 heads from Patriot Performance with there 226 cam..

http://www.patriot-performance.com/w...07473&DID=1225
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the 233/239 cam setup will make more power....but it's liable to be all in the upper rpm.

the smaller cam may make better power down low.
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http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=169&catid=44

The specs say the torque range is between 1900 and 6500..
Is that wrong??

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Is the 10.75 compression ratio too high for pump gas??
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Don't mind what they say the powerband is... that's something only you/a dyno can determine. Each car is different. You'll be fine on pump gas. Both heads are great and you can't go wrong with either, that's for sure.

As far as which will make more power, the 23x will likely pull harder up top. But the majority of the people out there i know are obsessed with under the curve power. My vote goes for the 224. I've seen some great numbers with that small of a cam. You'd be stunned to find out some smaller cam kill stories over large cams. "Go big or go home"... my *****.
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The PRC 5.3/MS3 combo is a proven performer. I've got it and it needs 4.11s to really shine but all in all I am very happy with it
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Originally Posted by Vrbas
Don't mind what they say the powerband is... that's something only you/a dyno can determine. Each car is different. You'll be fine on pump gas. Both heads are great and you can't go wrong with either, that's for sure.

As far as which will make more power, the 23x will likely pull harder up top. But the majority of the people out there i know are obsessed with under the curve power. My vote goes for the 224. I've seen some great numbers with that small of a cam. You'd be stunned to find out some smaller cam kill stories over large cams. "Go big or go home"... my *****.
yeah i second that... ive seen 10 or 20 people on here with 224 cams and they are in the mid 11's. you dont need a big big to put up some nice times
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I been looking into the patriot setup but really wanna see some dyno sheets or numbers. 360 rwhp is kinda dissapointing
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I am now thinking that I will go with the Patriot stage II heads with the TSP 233/239 cam with my LS6 intake with a FAST 90/90 intake down the road..

I will be running a 6spd with 4:11 so the higher RPM range would be OK..

How does thiat sound??

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It's up to you man. Like everyone is going to say, you'll make power... there's no doubt about that. Right now you're trying to decide WHEN you want to be thrown back in your seat...
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TSP is the ws to go. Excellent parts and service.
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Havent seen the best numbers from the 233/239 setup. If your going with a cam of that size I say up the ante a bit and go with a g5x3 with the ls6 heads. Otherwise if you want real good idle quality and streetability the 5.3 / 224 or 226 combo would be killer.
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Originally Posted by skeeters65
I am looking for a H/C package for my 2002 LS1 that is in my 69 Camaro..
I currently have a LS6 intake but may upgrade to a FAST 90/90..

Which head cam is a better set up and which will make more power??
Thanks

These PRC heads with Texas Speed 233/239 cam
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=203&catid=47

OR
http://www.patriot-performance.com/w...05234&DID=1225
These stage II LS6 heads from Patriot Performance with there 226 cam..

http://www.patriot-performance.com/w...07473&DID=1225
Check my site out I have put down very good numbers with our head and cam package.

Give me a call and I'll answer your questions.

Harold
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Cam: .560 -.590 range

heads: GM 6.0 heads
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good link... need 2 start researching




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