T-rex power
Originally Posted by BADSZ28
This guy is getting really annoying. I don't know who told you this is the "end all be all cam" but I think we are all aware of that. And based on others on here who have had great success with this cam, we also know you are not going to make 450rwhp just by throwing this thing in. Everything needs to match along with a good tune. But once everything is in place, it is the ultimate box or shelf cam. Just look at the fastest cam only list.
Also, If you weren't too busy trying to bash me, you'd have seen in my post that I said the T-rex is a great cam. Never once did I mention that.
I never said you said it was a **** cam. I am just tired of reading your BS posts on how this cam is not the "end all be all cam." You never post anything else. No suggestions or constructive criticism, just BS. Wasting internet space. Also if you noticed I said anywhere between 415 and 430 for this cam. A few people have been falling short for sure. But just as many are in the average and above. If you are running Flotech headers with this cam and their POS Y-pipe with LS1 intake you are going to fall short. QTPs and an LSX 90mm and your numbers will rock with a good tune. Just seams to me you do not recognize the capabilities of this cam and are quick to knock it thinking you are the "know it all" of the LS1 just because you run with the crowd and picked up the G5X3. Now this is a proven cam and I respect that, but these others are willing to take the chance at something more radical. They may not make the power out of the gates but with the right mods the T-Rex will make your G5X3 look like a baby cam.
I do not see where I am trying to be a tough guy either. I think you are smoking rocks when you read this ****.
I will agree with you on this, some people need to be educated that there is more than just popping this in to make good power. I already said that in my first post you illiterate ****. "Everything needs to match along with a good tune. But once everything is in place, it is the ultimate box or shelf cam." Why don't you read the whole ******* post before trying to knock me you pole smoker.
I do not see where I am trying to be a tough guy either. I think you are smoking rocks when you read this ****.
I will agree with you on this, some people need to be educated that there is more than just popping this in to make good power. I already said that in my first post you illiterate ****. "Everything needs to match along with a good tune. But once everything is in place, it is the ultimate box or shelf cam." Why don't you read the whole ******* post before trying to knock me you pole smoker.
Where the **** did BADS try to be a tough guy? I'm sorry but you need to shut the **** up he has over 1000 more tech posts and has been on Tech for over 3 years 
Suddenly you have a few mods and you know everything 
Suddenly you have a few mods and you know everything
Originally Posted by BADSZ28
They may not make the power out of the gates but with the right mods the T-Rex will make your G5X3 look like a baby cam.
the t-rex also requires much more attention to make the advertised power, as explained, this is what most people miss.
no need for you guys to get salty over something like this, although it is entertaining...
The TRex is a great cam to throw in and actually see a big difference in performance for the money. There are alot of things that most don't know. I had one, and didn't do gears in my car at the time, at WOT it was sick. At idle it was sick. But when your driving around, it sucked. My tuner at the time didn't know jack about tuning a big cam, and that's why I'm turbo and with a totally different setup. But I'm am now helping a friend of mine do a TRex in his car with a forged block and a shot.
I think pound for pound though, if you buy one of these cams, do what thunder tells you to do, then you will have one hell of a fast car for the money you spent. It will also scare the hell out of people you line up with!!! Will throw some dyno times up when Zach's car is done.
I think pound for pound though, if you buy one of these cams, do what thunder tells you to do, then you will have one hell of a fast car for the money you spent. It will also scare the hell out of people you line up with!!! Will throw some dyno times up when Zach's car is done.
Originally Posted by Camaroz
Where the **** did BADS try to be a tough guy? I'm sorry but you need to shut the **** up he has over 1000 more tech posts and has been on Tech for over 3 years Suddenly you have a few mods and you know everything
Suddenly you have a few mods and you know everything Just because someone has more posts doesnt mean they are better or know more. **** ive been on here almost as long as him, yet have less than a 100 posts. Does that make me less knowledgeable then someone with 1000 post?
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I can see where both LiLbuddy and BADS are coming from.
LiLbuddy is correct in the sense that this is defintely not the end to all cams if your not looking to make a max effort LS1. This cam does take all the neccessary bolt ons to make the huge power its capable of.
Bads is correct in the sense that with the proper supporting mods and tuning this cam obviously does very well and has a proven track record.
Would i go as far as saying its the best off the shelf cam made, No. But to each his own. It all really comes down to what the owner is looking to accomplish.
I can see where both LiLbuddy and BADS are coming from.
LiLbuddy is correct in the sense that this is defintely not the end to all cams if your not looking to make a max effort LS1. This cam does take all the neccessary bolt ons to make the huge power its capable of.
Bads is correct in the sense that with the proper supporting mods and tuning this cam obviously does very well and has a proven track record.
Would i go as far as saying its the best off the shelf cam made, No. But to each his own. It all really comes down to what the owner is looking to accomplish.
Originally Posted by Mcduffys
It all really comes down to what the owner is looking to accomplish.
Back on topic. Did you shim the springs?
Originally Posted by BADSZ28
I never said you said it was a **** cam. I am just tired of reading your BS posts on how this cam is not the "end all be all cam." You never post anything else. No suggestions or constructive criticism, just BS. Wasting internet space. Also if you noticed I said anywhere between 415 and 430 for this cam. A few people have been falling short for sure. But just as many are in the average and above. If you are running Flotech headers with this cam and their POS Y-pipe with LS1 intake you are going to fall short. QTPs and an LSX 90mm and your numbers will rock with a good tune. Just seams to me you do not recognize the capabilities of this cam and are quick to knock it thinking you are the "know it all" of the LS1 just because you run with the crowd and picked up the G5X3. Now this is a proven cam and I respect that, but these others are willing to take the chance at something more radical. They may not make the power out of the gates but with the right mods the T-Rex will make your G5X3 look like a baby cam.
I do not see where I am trying to be a tough guy either. I think you are smoking rocks when you read this ****.
I will agree with you on this, some people need to be educated that there is more than just popping this in to make good power. I already said that in my first post you illiterate ****. "Everything needs to match along with a good tune. But once everything is in place, it is the ultimate box or shelf cam." Why don't you read the whole ******* post before trying to knock me you pole smoker.
I do not see where I am trying to be a tough guy either. I think you are smoking rocks when you read this ****.
I will agree with you on this, some people need to be educated that there is more than just popping this in to make good power. I already said that in my first post you illiterate ****. "Everything needs to match along with a good tune. But once everything is in place, it is the ultimate box or shelf cam." Why don't you read the whole ******* post before trying to knock me you pole smoker.
Yes we shall move on. My point is made and so is yours.
Originally Posted by Flash99
I agree, I know people who expected much more out of the cam but didnt quite achieve it. I think to get results you need to match everything up, i.e. cam, intake, exhaust, tb's, pulleys etc.
Originally Posted by bernard shortt
my car puts out 456rwhp with the trex cam at 5400 rpm and holds till 7200
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/372226-dyno-numbers-slp402ls2-afr-heads-ported-tea.html
Originally Posted by lilbuddy1587
Again, coming at me as a "Tough guy". You dont see me name calling and I'm getting my point accross just fine. Anyways, I know the great capabilites of this cam but it takes a whole lot more than its worth. I would hope that it with the right combo it makes my 234/242 cam look like a baby cam seeing as how its MUCH larger. I've never stated nor acted like a "know it all". I must've struck a nerve when I critisized your beloved T-Rex. Since when dont I get constructive critcism ? Just because I have an opinion automaticly makes me a hater and that I CONSTANTLY knock this cam ? Seems like you're the one running with the crowd pal.
Yes we shall move on. My point is made and so is yours.
Yes we shall move on. My point is made and so is yours.
Does not matter. Your opinion and constructive criticism is free for you to present. But I never see sugestions or reasoning except this is not the end all be all cam. Nothing like "with the right set up and tune you can make power" or "maybe you should look at the cam timing" or "maybe this is not the cam for you afterall". It just seems like you are saying "I told you so!" It is the same post over and over again in every T-Rex thread you post in. I could care less what you think of the cam, but at least offer something informative.Again. Any shimming for these springs and what springs did you run.