What's the diff between LG's G5X2 and EPP's Blower cam? Same Dur. & Lift
01-12-2010, 10:18 PM
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What's the diff between LG's G5X2 and EPP's Blower cam? Same Dur. & Lift LG's G5X2 - 232/240 .595''/.609'' 114 Bad *** N/A cam
EPP's Blower cam - 232/240 .595''/.608 115 Bad *** F/I cam
I imagine this one is over my head. Ramp rates?
I've ran the G5X2 naturally aspirated for the last 5k miles and have decided to move to F/I.
Should I keep it? I'm looking for 10-12 psi. 50% pleasure cruising, 40% highway drag and 10% occasional track event.
Honestly, I hate surging, and if it'll still pull like a freight train up top with a smaller cam it's worth it for me to swap. If it'll pull cleanly from 14-1500 rpm without a hickup, I think I'll keep it.
Thanks, Russ
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EPP's Blower cam - 232/240 .595''/.608 115 Bad *** F/I cam
I imagine this one is over my head. Ramp rates?
I've ran the G5X2 naturally aspirated for the last 5k miles and have decided to move to F/I.
Should I keep it? I'm looking for 10-12 psi. 50% pleasure cruising, 40% highway drag and 10% occasional track event.
Honestly, I hate surging, and if it'll still pull like a freight train up top with a smaller cam it's worth it for me to swap. If it'll pull cleanly from 14-1500 rpm without a hickup, I think I'll keep it.
Thanks, Russ
347 BTW
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01-13-2010, 12:48 AM
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I've even seen a boosted G5X3 that laid down some serious #'s (650 or so at the wheels). I know it's possible, very possible, but i'm worried about the drivability of it.
I'm aware I might as well get a LS6 cam...But hearing a chunky idle, along with a couple of whistling twins out the back of a 911...IMO that's what dreams are made of.
It seems that EPP's blower cam is one of the most popular F/I cams. Turns out it sounds sick and has a serious track record. My cam (X2) is so close in basic profile to EPP's, how much different can it be? I've got a stock Fbody cam in the garage but I would rather hand you my man-hood and change my name to "Russell The Eunuch"
But joking aside I appreciate the response.
01-13-2010, 01:00 AM
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Your cam is on a 114 lobe sep. Plenty good for boost. The Torquer 2 I mentioned is on a 112 lobe sep. Turbochargers have more wiggle room on what cam will make good power, in my opinion. On a car that is less than a ton and a half, you will have crazy power to weight as it is.
01-13-2010, 01:04 AM
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What form of FI are you planning?
If it's a blower, I say run it. One degree narrower LSA won't make a difference worthy of a cam swap. There is a wide range of FI-friendly cam specs and your is well within the range.
If you choose turbo then you should get cam advice from someone who has a similar setup and end goals as you.
Jim
If it's a blower, I say run it. One degree narrower LSA won't make a difference worthy of a cam swap. There is a wide range of FI-friendly cam specs and your is well within the range.
If you choose turbo then you should get cam advice from someone who has a similar setup and end goals as you.
Jim
01-13-2010, 05:49 AM
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I wouldn't waste any time with an LS6 cam or anything similar. I've been there and done that. My LG cam made a HUGE difference over it. And the EPP cam is a bit bigger than the one I have.
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01-13-2010, 07:17 AM
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I'm learning every time I jump on here. 9's are my goal and i'm 2840 lbs...
I've even seen a boosted G5X3 that laid down some serious #'s (650 or so at the wheels). I know it's possible, very possible, but i'm worried about the drivability of it.
I'm aware I might as well get a LS6 cam...But hearing a chunky idle, along with a couple of whistling twins out the back of a 911...IMO that's what dreams are made of.
It seems that EPP's blower cam is one of the most popular F/I cams. Turns out it sounds sick and has a serious track record. My cam (X2) is so close in basic profile to EPP's, how much different can it be? I've got a stock Fbody cam in the garage but I would rather hand you my man-hood and change my name to "Russell The Eunuch"
But joking aside I appreciate the response.
I've even seen a boosted G5X3 that laid down some serious #'s (650 or so at the wheels). I know it's possible, very possible, but i'm worried about the drivability of it.
I'm aware I might as well get a LS6 cam...But hearing a chunky idle, along with a couple of whistling twins out the back of a 911...IMO that's what dreams are made of.
It seems that EPP's blower cam is one of the most popular F/I cams. Turns out it sounds sick and has a serious track record. My cam (X2) is so close in basic profile to EPP's, how much different can it be? I've got a stock Fbody cam in the garage but I would rather hand you my man-hood and change my name to "Russell The Eunuch"
But joking aside I appreciate the response.
Here Here, I couldnt not agree with you more!!
01-13-2010, 08:03 PM
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Your cam is on a 114 lobe sep. Plenty good for boost. The Torquer 2 I mentioned is on a 112 lobe sep. Turbochargers have more wiggle room on what cam will make good power, in my opinion. On a car that is less than a ton and a half, you will have crazy power to weight as it is.
Deuce turbos.
What form of FI are you planning?
If it's a blower, I say run it. One degree narrower LSA won't make a difference worthy of a cam swap. There is a wide range of FI-friendly cam specs and your is well within the range.
If you choose turbo then you should get cam advice from someone who has a similar setup and end goals as you.
Jim
If it's a blower, I say run it. One degree narrower LSA won't make a difference worthy of a cam swap. There is a wide range of FI-friendly cam specs and your is well within the range.
If you choose turbo then you should get cam advice from someone who has a similar setup and end goals as you.
Jim
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01-13-2010, 08:13 PM
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I do not know this to be a FACT, but besides the obvious, the LG cam also most likely has some advance ground into it. +4 is quite common with a lot of cams. I believe the EPP cam has no advance ground in going off the picture I saw of the specs on the end of the cam posted somewhere on this board.
01-15-2010, 08:15 PM
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I do not know this to be a FACT, but besides the obvious, the LG cam also most likely has some advance ground into it. +4 is quite common with a lot of cams. I believe the EPP cam has no advance ground in going off the picture I saw of the specs on the end of the cam posted somewhere on this board.
Russ
01-15-2010, 08:47 PM
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01-16-2010, 08:35 AM
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His original post asked about the LS6 cam too and its been edited.
You do have a donkey dick of a cam!!!
01-16-2010, 10:01 AM
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Thanks, yeah you're right. The G5x2 IS +4. Would that make my power a little to high in the rev range and delay spool a little? I'm new to boost. This is a street car. So If I need to find a 22x/23x 115-116 cam to bring the boost in sooner, i'm changing flywheels asap so it's no problem, the motor will already be out.
Russ
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