LG Motorsports G5X1 cam
03-03-2012, 09:36 PM
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The first thing you need to decide when purchasing the cam is how you want it to drive and idle. If you do not want cam surge, then go with LG's executive cam and FAST Intake, NW TB set-up. If you want a more aggressive idle and do not mind a little cam surge, then get the G5X2 or G5X3. Those are proven cams (All of LG's are great cams and make power). Decide where you want to make power - Up top or down low - I would suggest getting the grind on a 112 LSA, but they can also grind them on 114 LSA. Depends where you normally want to be in the RPM range. Torque is the key, as that is what you are going to "feel". HP keeps you going. If you are considering heads, go with Tony Mamo, along with the LG set-up. Proven combination - How do I know - I have had multiple cars made by them.
I hope that this helps. LG Motorsports is a great shop. Tony Mamo is the king of airflow for heads. It is important to match you set-up so you get the optimal power.
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I hope that this helps. LG Motorsports is a great shop. Tony Mamo is the king of airflow for heads. It is important to match you set-up so you get the optimal power.
JG853
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03-03-2012, 11:14 PM
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The first thing you need to decide when purchasing the cam is how you want it to drive and idle. If you do not want cam surge, then go with LG's executive cam and FAST Intake, NW TB set-up. If you want a more aggressive idle and do not mind a little cam surge, then get the G5X2 or G5X3. Those are proven cams (All of LG's are great cams and make power). Decide where you want to make power - Up top or down low - I would suggest getting the grind on a 112 LSA, but they can also grind them on 114 LSA. Depends where you normally want to be in the RPM range. Torque is the key, as that is what you are going to "feel". HP keeps you going. If you are considering heads, go with Tony Mamo, along with the LG set-up. Proven combination - How do I know - I have had multiple cars made by them.
I hope that this helps. LG Motorsports is a great shop. Tony Mamo is the king of airflow for heads. It is important to match you set-up so you get the optimal power.
JG853
I hope that this helps. LG Motorsports is a great shop. Tony Mamo is the king of airflow for heads. It is important to match you set-up so you get the optimal power.
JG853
and its 128/132 .58smthg and a 112. 
03-04-2012, 10:31 PM
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Lg has a cam just for boosted applications, its their g5xe cam. When i was looking for a cam they said the x1,x2 and the x3 would be fine with boost, but with the overlap (like itsslow said) they would not yeild optimum results. So if your goal is to in the end go with boost then get their g5xe. If your still curious just email them, theyll get right back to you and answer any questions regarding what your intentions are.....
03-05-2012, 04:29 AM
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Save yourself some money and get a custom cam ground on your own. LG cams are simply Comp XE-R lobes. X2 is 232/240 on a 112 or 114. X3 is 234/242 on a 112/114. Get a custom cam and your choice of pushrod size with valve springs included for 700 or so from TSP.
I have newer lobes on my custom cam. Comp LSL intake lobe with a LXL exhaust lobe to reduce valvetrain noise. 231/238 duration with .617 and .615 lift on a 114lsa with 2 degrees advance ground in. Saved a few hundred over the G5X2 I wanted.
I have newer lobes on my custom cam. Comp LSL intake lobe with a LXL exhaust lobe to reduce valvetrain noise. 231/238 duration with .617 and .615 lift on a 114lsa with 2 degrees advance ground in. Saved a few hundred over the G5X2 I wanted.
03-05-2012, 09:43 AM
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Save yourself some money and get a custom cam ground on your own. LG cams are simply Comp XE-R lobes. X2 is 232/240 on a 112 or 114. X3 is 234/242 on a 112/114. Get a custom cam and your choice of pushrod size with valve springs included for 700 or so from TSP.
I have newer lobes on my custom cam. Comp LSL intake lobe with a LXL exhaust lobe to reduce valvetrain noise. 231/238 duration with .617 and .615 lift on a 114lsa with 2 degrees advance ground in. Saved a few hundred over the G5X2 I wanted.
I have newer lobes on my custom cam. Comp LSL intake lobe with a LXL exhaust lobe to reduce valvetrain noise. 231/238 duration with .617 and .615 lift on a 114lsa with 2 degrees advance ground in. Saved a few hundred over the G5X2 I wanted.
