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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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best cam for ls6 driveabillty and hp gain.
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224/228/ or 228/230 Duration - Lift between .580-.600 -LSA 114 for a "burble" at idle or a 112 LSA for a moderate "choppy" idle.

These duration specs will still have/keep low end, and scream up top, expect a 35-55rwhp gain depending on supporting mods, very good street cam...

Don't venture too high into the 230 range, it will have trade-offs.. been there, done that.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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230 cam would be fine with proper tuning....for me at least
its all relative to what your threshold is and how good your tuner is
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thanks guys ,What if i wanted low to mid range power. drive street and dont get to top end very much. thanks again. jim
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thanks guys ,What if i wanted low to mid range power. drive street and dont get to top end very much. thanks again. jim
Comp cams 220/224 .580/.580 -114LSA
I had that one 1st... it was a nice improvement over a stock (LS1) cam... but I got bored after a month or two... then went bigger.

Do it right the 1st time around.. it's cheaper in the end and will make you happier.
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Originally Posted by jamesnorthprov
thanks guys ,What if i wanted low to mid range power. drive street and dont get to top end very much. thanks again. jim
You will want a cam with a lower LSA to shift the power band in to the lower RPM range.

Keith
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any one looking to part with one. cash in hand.
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any one looking to part with one. cash in hand.
Just scan the for sale section... you can get cams close to what you want for between $150-$250 compared to a new price of $400...

Don't forget some new Comp 918 valvesprings and hardened pushrods. ($170/springs, $100/pushrods, $60 in gaskets/crankbolt, $50 pizza/beer)
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I have a brand new Comp 224/228 .581/.588 114 LSA if your interested
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