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Old 03-23-2004, 06:56 AM
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I'm putting in the 231 237 TSP cam. Just wondering if any one has installed this cam adv or ret. If so what the outcome was. Figured I'd check now rather than kicking my self later.

Which way would net me more mph. Which way would net more torque and which way more HP.

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how much advance does the cam have ground in it already? i'd assume 4*. if so just install it dot to dot. retarding will push the poweband up slighly and advancing it does the opposite.
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The 231/237 comes with two degrees ground into it for a 110icl. You CANNOT advance it anymore without flycutting. The P/V clearance is at the minimum the way it comes ground. But, if you had flycut pistons.. I think it would work great advanced 2 more degrees for a 108ICL
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Gomer I have an ARE Street Short Block. It has the Ross Flat tops with large valve reliefs in them. I am running PP 5.3 with nothing taken off. I should be ok on clearance.

What do you think it would do to drivabilty if anything?

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Originally Posted by LEATHL_WS6
Gomer I have an ARE Street Short Block. It has the Ross Flat tops with large valve reliefs in them. I am running PP 5.3 with nothing taken off. I should be ok on clearance.

What do you think it would do to drivabilty if anything?

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I think that it would just move the power band down a little, you might get a little stronger midrage by advancing it 2 more degrees. It would probably lower the peak to around 6200 or so. Mine peaked at 6350 or so installed at 110 ICL. If it did anything to drivability, I would think it would help. If you do it, let us know how it turns out.


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