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Old 06-15-2012, 02:25 PM
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I have a ls6 out of a 06 ctsv and I'm wanting to put a cam in it. I want as much thump as i can get without destroying the drive ability and mpg. The car isn't a daily but it is driven a lot and far distances. Could you guys help me pick a cam.
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What transmission, and what car will it go in , what do you want the cam to improve upon(don't be vague) ?
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Here are three bad *** cams from one of the cam masters, Ed Curtis at Flowtech Induction. Any one of these cams would be great in a DD. You could always e-mail Ed about custom specking you a cam. The name of his company is Flowtech Induction. He's not a sponsor on here, so I can't put his website info or e-mail in this thread, but if you google it, you'll find it.



"HELLFIRE-TQ" Camshaft
Specs: 224*-224*-110*-.635"-.610



"StreetSweeper-TQ" Camshaft
Specs: 220*-224*-111*-.597"-.592"


"REBEL-TQ" Camshaft
Specs: 224*-228*-111*-.600"-.600"
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It is going into a 68 camaro with 6 speed manual with 3.73 gears. I don't want improvement in one area really. I'm looking for about 500 hp at crank and love the the old school idle so that is what I'm really after without killing the drivability
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What about the exhaust ....LT headers, stock manifolds?
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228r from TSP would be a great choice for a good all around cam.
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
What about the exhaust ....LT headers, stock manifolds?
Lt headers
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Somewhere within this range: 228(xer)/230(xer) 110+2 lsa, or 230(xer)/232(xer)110+3lsa. With the xer lobes you'll keep the lift a hair under .600" lift. If you don't mind going above .600" lift then a 230(xfi)/232(xer)110+3 lsa or 230(xfi)/230(lxl)110+3lsa, and a 230(xfi)/234(lxl) 110+3lsa.
You'll have from 9* to 12*valve overlap with one of these cams.

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I would recommend you take a look at our 228R camshaft on a 112 LSA. This cam will provide a broad usable powerband but its got a noticeable idle that everyone is looking for. Typically with long tube headers and a decent cold air intake we are looking to make anywhere between 490-510 at the crank with that camshaft. There are a number of sound clips of that cam on youtube if you are curious as to how it sounds.
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The lumpiest idle and most reliable cam in my opinion would be the GMPP ASA cam. Its on a 110 LSA, but its designed to work with stock LS6 springs
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EPS 226/234 on a 112-113lsa. You won't look back.
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who is EPS for cam?
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A 228/228 is the smallest i would run. Good all around size, and definitely be great for a DD.
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Any csm with the right tune can be good for daily driving. For 500 at the crank you will need a nice sized cam with some good flowing heads.
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Originally Posted by cartel
who is EPS for cam?
http://www.engpwrsys.com/

225-751-8500




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