Best cam combo 2005 cts v
03-09-2012, 10:42 PM
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Best cam combo 2005 cts v Looking to do cam in my cts v an wanna.know the best combo for best hp with bolt ons
Was thinking vrx3 cam milled stock heads ud pulley an long tubes catted or non catted? Anything else out there that's better
Was thinking vrx3 cam milled stock heads ud pulley an long tubes catted or non catted? Anything else out there that's better
03-09-2012, 10:53 PM
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I would send Patrick G an email as he will provide you with exactly what you are looking for. If I had to pick a cam for an LS6 CTS V with the stock LS6 heads, I would do something like a 224/230 on a tight LSA to make good low end and mid-range power yet still pull well at 6500, maximizing the DCR will help under the curve power. Keep in mind this car is almost 4000lbs so a big cam isn't too smart if you are looking for optimal acceleration.
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03-13-2012, 08:11 AM
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I personally like big cams but depending on your goal, a big cam isn't always the best cam. These cars are heavy so something that pulls from lower in the rpm range is beneficial. I was looking at the MS4 but it would have been horrible in this car.
03-15-2012, 05:21 AM
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I got an MS3 in my V with bolt ons, and it goes 12.1@118 in the quarter all motor. Big *** cam works well in a V, and its 3.73 gearing. A good tune is key to great drivability.
03-15-2012, 01:40 PM
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Its loud. Sounds vicious at idle and sick at WOT. Cruising around its loud but sounds good. It has a little rasp in that 1800-2100 rpm range but not bad enough to really bother me. The OBX resonators clean it up a compared to straight up no cats and no muffs like i had on my black car for a short while. Plans are to add a Mag catback soon and then just buy some electric cutouts. Best of both worlds but it sounds bad *** as it is. Just feel bad for my neighbors when im coming in at 2am with my loud *** car cammin its *** off lol
03-17-2012, 06:47 AM
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I run my car at Firebird raceway in phoenix, which is an NHRA certified dragstrip. It traps 116-118 consistently. The car runs very strong all motor. I do all my work on my car, from mechanical to its tuning too. So I always make sure I get the most performance out of it. I also never lift the gas pedal when I shift at wot, which really helps keep momentum in these heavy cars.
