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Old 07-06-2008, 01:30 PM
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currently i have a LS1 with stage 2 ls6 heads at 64cc with a 226/226 .585/.585 112+4 cam.

scr comes out to 11.04
dcr comes out to 8.73

i was told that was a great little combo with the scr and dcr numbers. im currently running 12.19 @110 N/A and i want to hit 11's on motor before putting a big shot of dope to it. this is in a 4500 extended cab silverado. here is the cam im thinking about but i dont know what to make of the scr and dcr.

232/234 .595/.598 112+4

scr comes out to 11.04
dcr comes out to 8.51

will it be worth it to swap out cams? im guna step up the converter size too.
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oh yeah im using .040 cometics.
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look here stew,https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/947351-232-234-595-598-cam-anyone.html
stew if you want i'll let you try my ms3 Magic Stick V.3 237/242 .603/.609"at 112 +4
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Originally Posted by montecarloss
look here stew,https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=947351
stew if you want i'll let you try my ms3 Magic Stick V.3 237/242 .603/.609"at 112 +4
that would be a fun comparison to check out. i would want to wait until i get some new tires so i can get some true before and after times. you could see how my cam feels in your truck too.
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I think when the cooler weather hits youll have 11's with the set-up you have now! Then add the spray!
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I think when the cooler weather hits youll have 11's with the set-up you have now! Then add the spray!
yeah probably but i want as far into the 11's as i can get without more cubes. besides, it will be fun to swap out cams and see what kind of gains/losses we get. only problem is that carlos doesnt drag his truck on the strip
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Stew I Got The Cam In My Garage. If You Want I Can Bring It When We All Do Lunch.also I Am Off On Thursday.
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Originally Posted by montecarloss
Stew I Got The Cam In My Garage. If You Want I Can Bring It When We All Do Lunch.also I Am Off On Thursday.
why did you pull the cam??? what did i miss?
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If you have to ask is it worth it?....It's probably not worth it..
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its alot bigger cam to go along with my heads and ls6 intake. should make better power but im worried about the weight factor. i need as much down low as i can get. i get to borrow a cam to test so i will find out for sure on the free




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