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Old 10-22-2015, 12:42 PM
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Default LS2 V with VRX5 Cam First Start up.
Finally completed the install, overall i think i spent no more than 10 hours total, on and off in a course of 3 days.

VRX5 cam
BTR .660" dual springs w/ Titanium retainers
Chromoly 7.400" pushrods
Vengeance PCM mail order tune.

Should i keep the 150 shot in or go with the 100?


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Sounds pretty good. Vengeance does some nice builds. Curious how that mail order tune works out. How is it once the idle has come down?
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Honestly, i really thought this cam was going to be difficult to drive, but its smooth as hell. I will post another video once the car is warm and idle is down.
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does anyone know how long before i can go wide open throttle to red line? i want to feel the added powa!!!!
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cams theoretically should have no break in period. you'd be more worried about the tune being off.
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After warming up


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Originally Posted by Bio248
cams theoretically should have no break in period. you'd be more worried about the tune being off.
I would only add that changing/inspecting the oil after 100 miles would be good idea.

Make sure everyone played together well after the fact.
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Very little bogging with that cam. Where is the idle set?
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looks like around 800rpm
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Sounds great man! Would be interested to see the numbers post cam install.
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Tune it before you hit Wot!!!
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Originally Posted by Naf
Tune it before you hit Wot!!!

I am already scheduled for a street tune tomorrow afternoon.
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