cdoggy81

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Wondering who has results for the new Patriot Performance 225/229 .580/.590 114* cam. Was thinking about it, the TR228 228/228 .588/.588 114*, or Futral F13 230/232 .595/.585 114*. Heads are ported 5.3's with a LS6 intake, LT's & no cats out 2.5" true dual exhaust.

JS

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I would go 228R on a 112 from TX Speed.....

bottesini

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I am leaning towards Patriot's 225/229 cam myself, but I think the lift numbers are 585/595.

BlackZ28629

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Patriot sucks....Ive heard a lot of bad things about their heads and springs...Ive also seen problems with their heads especially...

Eatinstang4life

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I cant agree with you on that. I have never hers anything bad from patriot they are enexpensive high qaulity parts and can make good power for the money.

cdoggy81

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Pro's / Con's of each...

jetlag

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I have to disagree about Patriot as well....I remember hearing stuff about them YEARS ago, but they kick ***.

tylerdurden

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In the early years that was statement was true. They steped up and warrantied alot of there mistakes. I think they were getting there parts subcontrated from various companies. Anywhos, what are the spec's of that cam, and do they have a lower seperation than 114.

cdoggy81

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Almost every one of our sponsors have had some type of problem at one point in time... I would like to hear what real world experience do you have with any of these 3 cams or other similar recommendations.

jessedale98

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I have heard nothing but good things aswell. and if anything they have the answer for the high priced heads. I'd rather buy a 1200$ pair of heads that produce 10rwhp less than a 2200 pair of heads

cdoggy81

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me too

MM98

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I'd have to go with the FM13, everything I hear/read about this cam is good!!! I'd get it on a 112 though.

-Mike

cdoggy81

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I want a little smoother idle so going to stick with the 114* (I know it has a lot to do with the tune).

larrygto

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I've got one, But I won't know how good it works till spring. I'm in the middle of installing it now, But it's damn cold in garage so it's going to take awhile.

cdoggy81

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I'm in FL & it's even a little cold down here too

What about something like a 229/230 .595/.590 114* ???

fast01

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I just bought one, but won't be installing it for a few weeks with some Patriot stage 2 LS6 style heads. As soon as it's in I'll post up. Oh yeah, as a side note, the cam is ground by Howard's who's been around forever. Here's a shot of the cam card.

cdoggy81

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Please keep me informed. Looks like you have good 1/4 #'s to start so I am looking forward to your results

Dom

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What lobes are these cams using? They seem pretty mild, which is good for me since I have a daily. And the springs should last. They sell dual springs with their heads, but wouldn't beehive springs be enough? Less valvetrain mass.

TXZ28LS1

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i think they used that 225/229 on a project car on GMHTP along with its heads i believe. it made good power. cant remember the #'s

Dom

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-sales-specials/822515-patriot-christmas-special-cnc-ported-243-s-cam-pushrods-bolts-1395-00-a.html

Did the Feb issue just come out? I know they like to release mags a month or two before the actual month. Makes no sense to me.