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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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HI I have a 02 Camaro ss currant ( 3000 yank stall, full exhaust, 3:73 gears, ls6 intake, 224/224 580/580 cam.)
Well im wanting to do some up grades and want some opinions
tsp 233/239 595/603 cam
ls7 lifters
ls2 trays
fast 92 intake
fast 92 throttle body
ls6 oil pump
brian tooly 660 springs
and more then likely changing stall
Can get a pretty good deal on some of the parts
so what are your opinions on the build and power wise
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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I'd go with the BTR SLR lifters and also take a good look at the BTR stage 3 camshaft, and a 3600 stall.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 12:47 AM
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id go with a 3600 stall IMO and make sure when you upgrade your cam its power band matches your stall with 3:73 gears id probably use at max a 4000 stall. That's pretty much what I have been reading in here and from other mechanics that build drag cars all the time. Good luck with your build.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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thanks guys. Anyone else?
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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Honestly if it were me i'd only change the cam if I was upgrading the heads. That's just me though
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Honestly if it were me i'd only change the cam if I was upgrading the heads. That's just me though
Well a 224 cam is pretty small so it will be a decent upgrade for him to go to the 233/239. I do agree with you though, if you're going through all the hassle might as well throw a set of heads on there too. Might not be in the budget for him though.
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Well a 224 cam is pretty small so it will be a decent upgrade for him to go to the 233/239. I do agree with you though, if you're going through all the hassle might as well throw a set of heads on there too. Might not be in the budget for him though.
Yeah I know, but I personally couldn't justify it without doing some type of head work at least, and considering that i'd already have a decent after market cam. If the op had the stock cam i'd say go for it. I hear ya though, and it certainly might make sense in the op's case
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