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Old 07-17-2010, 10:36 PM
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Default Ditch the N2O, Bigger Cam. Ideas

Well, I have a great, extremely complete, single nozzle system that I am going to get rid of. Can't see spending almost $8/lb on nitrous anymore. I live at ~ 5200' of elevation and FI is not an option ($$$).

I really like my TR224-112 but I would really like to see if I could make more power with a larger, better spec'd cam for my situation.

Currently running:
Patriot LS6 CNC 243s
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~Fuddle 3400 2.1

Ideas for custom cam would be great.

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for a custom cam, best way to go is hit up PatG on here and let him work his magic.
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$8/lb....wow it's $4/lb around here.
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I know. There is only one place that fills bottles here. I guess they need my money more than I do. I looked into getting my own mother bottle but it would be a hassle.
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Wow, it's only $4/lb here as well. That's rough.
Get in contact w/ Pat G. or Geoff from EPS and they'll set ya straight on a cam.
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Originally Posted by tatasta
I know. There is only one place that fills bottles here. I guess they need my money more than I do. I looked into getting my own mother bottle but it would be a hassle.
Hmmm, wonder if you could work out a deal with a welding shop and have them stick a nitrous bottle or 2 in their next shipment of acetlyne and argon.
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$8lb is insane
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Hmmm, wonder if you could work out a deal with a welding shop and have them stick a nitrous bottle or 2 in their next shipment of acetlyne and argon.
I had thought of that and trired to work a deal with a shop here. Everyone is scared to death of cars using N2O. Stupid movies and bad publicity. "You're an idiot to use that in a nic car" or "I won't be a part of that!" is what you get from an ignorant public. Just ready to bag the whole system.

I am really tempted to slide in a TR230. Any real gains to be made there? At 5000', I can't help but think a rev. split would help out....no??

Thanks all!
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a custom cam will maximize your cars potential,contact Pat-G $25 more then a self cam.
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simply swapping cams won't get you anywhere near the performance of juice. either use your nitrous more sparingly or get master bottle with a pump system and sell it on the side to make some of that money back
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Originally Posted by Hennytime
simply swapping cams won't get you anywhere near the performance of juice. either use your nitrous more sparingly or get master bottle with a pump system and sell it on the side to make some of that money back
No ****, hell sell it at 6/lb and make money!!! lol
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Are you after more RWHP or better times at the track? What does your car dyno at and what are your your cars times now?
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Originally Posted by NC98Z
Are you after more RWHP or better times at the track? What does your car dyno at and what are your your cars times now?
There are no tracks or dynos around here so, no solid numbers. The car is tuned pretty well and runs hard. Most interested stronger mid-range and on top. I know it will be tough to beat my current cam down low. I also know that no other cam will get me near where I am on spray. Just tired of the hassle and $$$ for N2O.

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Eps 236/248
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I say do both just use the nitrous when you need it. like once a year lol
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I have a full bottle I haven't used in 2 weeks ill mail it to you
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Originally Posted by justinj
I say do both just use the nitrous when you need it. like once a year lol
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I have a full bottle I haven't used in 2 weeks ill mail it to you
You guys are funny...
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I love my el toro. 230/230 .612/.592. Its a pretty nice reverse split. I'm very happy with my numbers. I'm on stock heads so maybe you want something a little bigger. Just a suggestion.




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