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Old 02-13-2005, 01:31 PM
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Here is a list of current mods:
-SSF3500
-lid
-24,000 Tranny cooler

Mods sitting in my room:
-kooks headers/ORY
-LS6 intake

Mods ordering in two weeks:
-LS6 oil pump
-timing chain
-Ported LS6 heads
-Comp Cams grind

Alright, now which comp grind should I get(i am ordering a package and they will do any custom grind)? I have stock 3.23 gears and I will be tuning with HPtuners. I do not want to flycut since I will be doing the install myself. I would like to go with a bigger cam and I would like a cam that has proven itself. The car will be mostly a street car and will see the track maybe twice a year. I am looking for something in the 230-240 range.

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for an auto with stock gears, how about MTI's G1, (228/232-.588/.575-113)... dunno who ur getting ur package from, but see what they recommend...
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Are the heads milled? If so, how much? You interested in nitrous/forced induction, or just N/A?
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Forcefed is setting me up with the package. Brad suggests the 232/238 595/585 112 LSA cam. The only reason that I hesitate with this cam is due to the fact that they are the only ones I can find that are running it. They call it the annihilator cam. They are running it on 110 octane with a 110 LSA and open headers. I am just looking for something that has proven itself(on more than one car).

I started a thread the other day to see if anyone has any input on this can and there arent any replies. Anyone have any other custom comp grind cams?
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if the heads arent milled...and it has stock LS6 valve sizes, i'd go with the TSP 233/239 or torquer (233/233)

i have a 3500 stall and 233/239 it drives great the power is definitly there.....matched up with a set of good flowing heads you'll see some excellent numbers
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Originally Posted by tim99ws6
Are the heads milled? If so, how much? You interested in nitrous/forced induction, or just N/A?
I am interested in only N/A!
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Originally Posted by Master Chief
if the heads arent milled...and it has stock LS6 valve sizes, i'd go with the TSP 233/239 or torquer (233/233)

i have a 3500 stall and 233/239 it drives great the power is definitly there.....matched up with a set of good flowing heads you'll see some excellent numbers

Are those comp grind cams??
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Originally Posted by Master Chief
if the heads arent milled...and it has stock LS6 valve sizes, i'd go with the TSP 233/239 or torquer (233/233)
Another good cam for heads with stock valves that are not milled is the cam I just put in, the TSP 235/240 on a 112 LSA. Lift is .602/.598. Trevor at TSP told me this cam would pull way better than the Torquer. It has better Torque than the Torquer! In the 2000-3000 rpm range it has excellent torque like my old TR224; at 3000 rpm it starts to come alive; then at 3500 rpm there is a big burst of power that just keeps going all the way to my 6750 rpm redline. And now that it's tuned, I can even lug it down to 1100 rpm, though rough. Not a lot of people have this cam, but I strongly recomend it! I'm gonna go through a lot of gas because I just can't keep my foot out of it.
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Originally Posted by tim99ws6
Are the heads milled? If so, how much? You interested in nitrous/forced induction, or just N/A?

Oops, they can be milled if I want them to. Here are the specs

FFHP Stage 2 5.3L Heads
Fully CNC'd
Hand Finished
Bronze Guides
Larger Valve Seats
REV 2.02 Intake Valves
REV 1.57 Exhaust Valves
Patriot Dual Gold Springs
Titanium Retainers
Hardened Spring Seats
Super 7 Locks
Viton Valve Seals
Custom 3 Angle Valve Job
Milled if desired

They will be upgraded to the LS6 heads too!
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Originally Posted by 99whitews6
Are those comp grind cams??
No, they are PRC (Precision Race Components) sold by TSP (Texas Speed & Performance.) You can still run these cams with bigger valves and/or milled heads; it just means you have to fly cut the pistons.
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Not really looking to flycut but thanks
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i know you are limiting yourself to comp grinds. but, take a look a the vinci 060 grind http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...%20LS1%202.htm




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