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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Just got my hands on a 228 comp cam, .585 on a 112+4 xer lobes.... Question is how much am I going to lose in low end power and tq with the cam swap. I would hate to lose anymore down low since it is where I usually stay. It is my daily and it is an Auto with LS6 intake, LS6 Cam, SLP Longtubes and Tuned. I have the Stock stall that I will Have to run for a few weeks fefore I change it out with a 3600 Vig. Thanks for any help!
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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The stall will help with the low end power so I wouldn't worry about it and do the swap.
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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that cam shouldn't lose any power down low over the LS6.

i wouldn't doubt an increase
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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bet that's a nice DD cam !!
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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I wouldn't think you would notice a big loss down low, especially with the converter in the car. However, I would wait to install the cam until you get the converter in the car. You could see an issue of the car trying to push through the brakes with the higher idle speed. Either way, I don't think you will have a problem with giving up too much bottom-end power.

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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Thx for the reply's, I am going to wait till I can get the stall in there and do it all at once! I bet the *** dyno is going to be happy.
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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see sig numbers through 3.90s

i went fron a TR224 114 and all the bolt ons to AFR heads, 228R and a beat tune. i felt a low end loss soi added the 3.90s.
the car is really fun now
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