JoeliusZ28

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Well, its been a long time since i did my build but i finally got to put my car to the test this summer, figured I would post my results. I am VERY happy with my numbers, the drivability, gas mileage, power curve.... everything. its great for street driving and road racing which is what i want to do. All around good experience and would recommend this cam to anyone. Enjoy!

Car: 1995 Camaro Z28 6Spd - currently 97k miles (swap done at 92k miles)

Setup:

• Shortblock: Untouched Original Rotating Assembly
• Heads: Stock Casting milled .020"; Stock spec valve-job on intake side (guides were worn); Machinist did "some cleanup" for me as a favor but just look like he made some scratches here and there. Port volume is stock to my knowledge. Unfortunately they probably don't qualify as stock heads as a result, but they are close. 11.4:1 static compression with impala gasket.
• Intake Manifold: Original, untouched
• Throttle Body: Original Untouched
• Cam: AI 226/234 Cam Kit
• Intake: LS1 Lid conversion (this REALLY helped on the butt dyno)
• Water Pump: Electric Water Pump (CSR)
• Tune: Self-tuned by me
• Rev-limiter: Stock 5850 RPM. Left it alone for longevity. I had thought the stock setting was 6200 - wrong. will be changing this soon.
• Exhaust: Pacesetter LTs > 3" Duals w/h-pipe > Flowmaster delta 40s dumped at axle

Tires: Street Tires - 275 Eagle F1s (not the nice ones)
Suspension: Stock minus control arms, SFCs.
Weight: Full as it gets. No weight reduction, sub and amp in the trunk. 37xx with me in the car and a half tank of fuel.

Clutch: Spec Stage 3


Track Results:

Track: US131 Motorsports Park - Martin, MI - NHRA Track
Best ET: 12.91
Best MPH: 111.52



Video of another pass that day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H7Rt3CSxgk


Dyno Results: (Dynojet/Egojet)

Max HP: 373 rwhp
Max Tq: 352 rwtq



Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2o0YICsaz8


I think the track and dyno results could have been better with a higher rev limiter. The only reason I haven't raised it yet is because my laptop's hard drive crashed and I just haven't gotten around to getting all the software running again.

speed_demon24

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Should have went with a smaller cam if you don't want to spin it to 6500.

JoeliusZ28

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Did it this way intentionally College budget and reliable way to make power. I do plan on revving it up that high as soon as I get a job - just graduated!

WhitePhoenix99

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Very nice times considering the 60ft

Congrats!

AChotrod

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Not bad at all! Congrats!!!

ABA383

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I don't know what the lift specs are for that cam, but I run a 226/234 .568" lift on a 111 lsa ground by Erson from Joe Overton and you see in my sig what that cam, with the right combo, is capable of, even with more cubes...Based on the duration, that Ai cam should be great. I agree that you will pick up with more gear and more rpm..I only spin my 383 to 6300-6500...I won't fault you for playing it safe with a stock higher mileage shortblock though...

--Alan

n2oblkz

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A buddy of mine just finished installing the AI 226/234 cam in my car and it runs VERY strong! I'm pleased.

96lt1m6

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Considering the weather(DA),tires,traction,rpm i think you ran very well...

Congrads on graduation bro

lt1-xjs

x2, I'm sure it has a nice idle. My 1-2 shift is 6100 with the stock cam. You'll see a great improvement when you bump up the rpm's.

pillarpod

bump up the Rs abit and you'll be even happier

SpeedDensityZ

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Very good dyno results. I say you have a couple more MPH shifting at 6200-6400.

JoeliusZ28

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thanks everyone!

yea, that is what I am hoping for considering I can't pull past my peak the way it is right now like you are supposed to.

gregrob

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Good job bro. Keep it a half quart over, a high volume oil filter on and let it eat. I have 108k and been shifting mine at 6200-6300 with the limiter at 6400. It bumps the limiter going through the traps every time on spray. I doubt youll hurt it..

GREGG 97Z

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That's making some nice power for near stock heads, congrats! That 60' needs a bit of work though. Were you spinning bad off the line or just not used to running it at the track? Some dr's would make a huge difference. With that kind of power and that clutch you should be able to get below 2.0 in the 60. If you could get a 1.7-1.8 you would be in the very low 12's for sure. Consider 4:10's too, they are the perfect gear for the M6, makes launching easier too.

JoeliusZ28

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I have the oversized filter and I did also put the white oil pump spring in it. so far so good, hasnt given me any reason to doubt it yet! It lives at the rev limiter ever since i did that lid conversion lol.

Nope, I am actually very consistent with my 60 foots. Out of the 30-40 passes ive had at the track i bet 90% of them are 2.1s and 2.2s, with the ocasional 2.3+ screwups. Thats all Ive ever been able to get out of it. The spec 3, no matter what I do, likes to slip for a second off the line and then just bite hard. (even if the pedal is held in a constant position). Much like it did in the video above. Seems like all i can control is how much RPM/throttle Im giving it when it hits.

I actually had drag radials for a week and got rid of them. I would have for sure broken something with them by now, and im just not that concerned about traction to put parts at risk. I also attribute part of that to still having the stock torque arm (yea, i know...) But I already restrain my shifts because the car usually goes sideways into 2nd and 3rd if i hit those gears as hard as i can.

jayz28

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Nice numbers. I have the same cam and it works really well for me also. Get that 60' down and you should see alot better quarter mile times. I ran 11.90 at 111mph first time to the track last year. Its all in your 60.

trilkb

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like everyone else, the 60' needs to come down. Not trying to dog you being consistant with a manual trans car, but sometimes consistantly bad 60's arnt a good thing . Just saying the car has more in it, as im sure you know. the launch in regards to spinning tires was a nice launch, but it just shows how much more the car could have in it! especially with those dyno numbers!

very nice man! i hope i can get some parts together for a ls1 lid conversion, i need a new intake anyways, good to hear so much good stuff!

GREGG 97Z

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It is hard getting the launch right with an M6, that's for sure. I was much more worried about breaking before the 12 bolt. Since then I'm not as concerned launching it around 4k or so. Like I said 4:10's and dr's make it easier to 60 these cars. Good mods to consider if you want to see better times.

JoeliusZ28

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I know what you are saying but believe me I was trying a few different techniques that day and no dice.

However.... my rear shocks were shot as can be, and those have been replaced since that track day. Its possible there is a bit more on the table now than before, but my clutch/tire combo makes it tough!

thank you!

Im actually picking up an 8.8" ford for free so I might have a project But that said, I am more interested in setting my car up for road racing than drag. But if i can, I'd like to be able to just throw a bias ply on it and sling shot it off the rev limiter!!

hitmanws6

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Some gears and better tires would be a good investment. Try some used r compounds, they are softer than the goodyears but not as soft as a DR