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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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I finally got the package from FedEx at their facility - didn't have time to get it any earlier lol. Over the weekend threw the EPP Forced Induction Cam (aka Blower Cam), Patriot Dual Gold Springs and Titanium Retainers, Comp Cams Hardened Pushrods, and LS7 Lifters onto the camaro.

It sounds great with a cold idle and can only stay on with a cold idle. As soon as it warms up it will stall. I think its this 2bar speed density tune thats already on the car screwing it up. Will be throwing on the Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump and the Meth kit for my tune coming up.

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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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The EPP blower cam has a pretty good chop. I love mine!
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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i installed mine last winter, prob is the 403 is still on the engine stand though, lol-i did set some heads on it, and with the Wiseco pistons and 317 heads, had plenty of v/p clearance-cant wait to install the shortblock, yours sounds good
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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yea the video quality doesnt do it any justice.. sounds awesome. i cant wait to get it retuned!

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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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How much vacuum do you get? I get about 12" in park, 10" in gear on a 403
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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cold idle im at 10.. warm idle im stalling and it seems to go down to 0 - holding the rev it will stay on fine. idk what the cause is on that.. probably just the tune

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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Yeah, it takes some playing around with the tune to get it right cold, warm, hot and with the air on. I do think 10" is a bit low in gear, but manageable. Brakes seems to do O.K.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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damn this is the second thread today with that cam!
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Got this one idling about 850.....Seems to be happy there, most vacuum is around 29* timing at idle.

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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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thanks veee im glad to know its just tweaking the tune - im no tuner obviously haha
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Just hope this thing is happy on stock cubes with a rear mount. I am planning on upgrading the bottom end next summer thats why I figured get what I need now and make it work for later. lol

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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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just got the same cam in the mail today, going to the builder tommorrow I cant wait after watching your vid..
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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Thanks for the orders! A 347 with a rear mount will not be a problem at all for our cam. Bob
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by vipvegas
just got the same cam in the mail today, going to the builder tommorrow I cant wait after watching your vid..
dude it sounds sooooooo good in person, I can't wait for the retune, the car a lot louder just cruising from the shop back to my house.

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Thanks for the orders! A 347 with a rear mount will not be a problem at all for our cam. Bob
Thanks Bob! I appreciate your help and quick responses to PMs! I can't wait for the tune!!!!
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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I have the same cam and love it. It works well with a rearmount, That thing has mad midrange and stupid top end. Oh and the 4xxci put down 408 hp 380 tq na lol! with the vic jr, so far 813 hp is the max I need a to O ring this thing its not pushing water but kock on wood lol. Also my Idle is at 850 ish hot and vacume is 13.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Just took cam yesterday to the builder.. im so stoked. Everyone really seems to like this on the rear mount.. Havent heard many 383 guys but I will definately post a vid soon also.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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I also have that cam in my Corvette with a Magnacharger. That cam doesn't seem to like roots style blowers.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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lets hope my timing chain will remain happy.. i see u 2 have upgraded it.. i havent :X
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Unplug your IAT sensor & see if it idles right then. Mine was doing the same thing, & it was the fueling was wrong in the IAT table.
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I also have that cam in my Corvette with a Magnacharger. That cam doesn't seem to like roots style blowers.
We've seen great results with it on positive displacement blowers in the past, I'm surprised you're having problems with it. Bob
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