ChefTA

Hi guys
I'm really on the fence about which of these cams to go with for my cam swap. I'm hoping to get this done before winter hits, and am having a little trouble with the task. My main candidates are the VRX5 and TQV2. I know plenty about both cams, but just wantd some solid insight from those who may have or had either one of the cams.

My car is my daily driver, but I've driven big cam cars (G5x3) in the past; so I can deal with the minor adjustments it takes to "learn" a particular cams driving characteristics. I really love the way the VRX5 sounds as well as it's lift/duration profile. Idle quality sounds awesome, and I've read that not a lot of ppl lose many mpg's.

Both cams are solid contenders with many proven accolades in the realm of LSX. Both have nice sounding voices (idles), and are relatively around the same in lift/duration. Thoughts?? Ideas?? Opinions good and bad.. are all greaty appreciated.

Thanks

ChefTA

PS: I'm really leaning more towards Vengeance Racing over Texas-Speed

Ls2Goat21

iTrader: (6)

I like my VRX5 but I am probably going to take it out due to my new build. Go with the 5 I made 439/411

codysgto

my v.2 put down 431/407. The v.2 will make more power under the curve. If I was planning on doing heads and intake, I would gotten the vrx5. But the v.2 has a little more grunt in lower rpms. these cars are a good 300+lbs heavier than f-bodys.

ChefTA

Cody Do you have a video of your car idling? I've got the same exhaust setup as you, and if I decide on the v.2 that will give me a general idea on how it'll sound; given each tune and motor is different.

ChefTA

those are both nice numbers boys. I'd love to see over 425+hp, but with a 3200-3400 stall that will eat away at some ponies.

MD04Goat

I lost some mpg's with my ms4.... rolling an avg (mostly hwy too) 14-19mpg before cam swap I was 18-24 per tank, low avg's would include the spirited driving.

I don't think you could go wrong either way. But what was posted up above about making power in the lower rpm's may be a deciding factor for your build. You daily drive (as so do I, so take this with a grain of salt), making power way up high in the power band is a lot of revs on the engine and wear on the life of the engine/drive train. The 05+ auto trans (yours even being a bit stronger than my 04) with out building it up besides the recommended stall & cooler at the bare min, will also be spinning at very high revs too. My recommendation would be do what you want but, if I were to do it again with my current position in life, I would only put in the cam I have if I didn't have to depend on it to daily drive. I make my power up very high, good for the track but thats about it. I plan on getting another beater to DD and keep builder the goat for rec purposes so that played in my decision.

Good luck with what you decide and the idle of either is ****.

ChefTA

I am deciding on adding heads next year.

ChefTA

Update!!!
Went with the Torquer V2 on a 112LSA
Can't beat the easy shipping when I also reside in Texas. Should be in my hands within a few days latest Monday.

codysgto

This is what I got.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p1PVGBuVMI

ChefTA

She sounds pretty damn nice, and I love the plate. That's one clean goat you've got there. Did you get a 112,113,114?
Thanks for your input & I can't wait til it's up and turning in the motor. Let's hope my right foot doesn't get me in a whole lot of trouble.

06blackGTO

iTrader: (20)

Here's mine. tq. v2 112lsa. she puts down 423/403 on motor. no ud pulley.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE_uYaUnY3g

ChefTA

Yummy sounds! Yeah I've got no UD also, but I will get an LS6 ported oil pump. I'm hoping to drop some LPE heads in there next Spring.

ChefTA

Here's my old Trans/Am for∫h†∫ § giggles..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLl-Nt-3KaM

G5x3 114/ all bolt ons, stock 98' heads over 400 to the wheels

codysgto

112lsa, idle is set at 850rpms

ChefTA

sounds good

codysgto

Thanks for the compliments bro! You are going to get a lot of stares like, that 4banger shouldn't sound like that!

Back in 09 I dd the goat for 4months, I was in between gas savers. I will say this, if I ever have to do that again I will switch out catbacks for magnaflow. I was getting complaints from the condo ***. for being to loud at 6am. (which I agree) And the shakyness got old quick. Now she is a Sundays best car.

You already driven a cammed f-body so you should know what kind of choppy/smooth idle want.

ChefTA

Oh, I love loudness man. Shakiness.. that's not an issue to me.. Cops are pretty good at those who have large cammed/loud cars around my town. My T/A was near "open headers" loud at WOT. I was originally going to get Spintech, but then at the last second switched to Corsa Sport, I like the lack of drone, the sound really came awake after some LT's. I'm anxious to hear how she'll sound with the V.2 jammed between her thighs.

ChefTA

I Got my Torquer V.2 today. It was placed neatly leaned against my door when I got home from work. Torquer V2 on a 112 LSA. Can't wait to install it soon. Thanks to the UPS man!
!!!THANKS TEXAS SPEED® FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!