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Old May 15, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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2000 C5, LS1
Mods, Long tubes, vararam, 3.42 with 2800 stall, tuning
\Question I want to change cams, which is the best for performance and
streetability, you know good idle and dependable, want to get it
right the firs time if I can. All help appreciated. Larry
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Old May 15, 2004 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lar66bb
2000 C5, LS1
Mods, Long tubes, vararam, 3.42 with 2800 stall, tuning
\Question I want to change cams, which is the best for performance and
streetability, you know good idle and dependable, want to get it
right the firs time if I can. All help appreciated. Larry
TR 224
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Old May 16, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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I have the 224 cam from thunder racing so i agree with pdd. Idles well,very driveable and I have the M6. Youll need to get it tuned. Only problem is I wish i had gone bigger.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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Old May 17, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by lar66bb
2000 C5, LS1
Mods, Long tubes, vararam, 3.42 with 2800 stall, tuning
\Question I want to change cams, which is the best for performance and
streetability, you know good idle and dependable, want to get it
right the firs time if I can. All help appreciated. Larry
228/114* is a very popular cam that tunes nicely and should match up correctly to your gears and converter....as with any cam just make sure you have access to good tuning.
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Old May 17, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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Thunder Racing 224
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Old May 17, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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