A good cam choice for new heads?

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Feb 18, 2009 | 02:55 PM

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A good cam choice for new heads?

I just got my heads back and I wanted to double check cam recommendations. I'm running 5.7 ls1 241 heads with the patriot dual gold springs, 2.02 and 1.57 valves, valve drop is .105 and .135, and they are milled .030. These flow extremely well! I am thinking about running the 90/90 and have nearly all the bolt-ons. I have 42lb. injectors but I will be downsizing if needed and a tci 3500 which I will might trade out as well. I might run a dry 150 or less shot. I currently have a comp 222/222 so I want to go bigger but remain streetable. Looking for usable power not just peak #'s! I want something that will fit with my setup!
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Feb 19, 2009 | 12:34 AM

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With the heads milled you will have trouble going with a much bigger cam due to P/V Clearance. Make sure you check it when you install a bigger cam.

Feb 19, 2009 | 05:32 AM

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i would say the biggest you could safely go would be around 226-228 on the intake ans around 230 on the exhaust.You will have to flycut to go much bigger.

Feb 19, 2009 | 06:19 AM

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tsp 228

Feb 19, 2009 | 09:12 AM

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Since you have all the specs on your heads, get a cam spec'd by Patrick G. PM him and he'll get you started. That is your best bet, as he'll be able to get you a cam matched to your combo and perform how you want it to.

Feb 19, 2009 | 09:18 AM

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Give us a call we have tons of camshafts in stock & can help spec you a custom camshaft for your application.

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Feb 19, 2009 | 11:03 AM

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^ they would be another good choice as well. Jason has spec'd some nitrous cams for some buddies of mine and they're beasts!

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Feb 19, 2009 | 03:59 PM

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With that much milling I would assume the 228 would be close, you'd definitely have to clay it to check PTV. TSP may have more input though, I'd call them and ask that particular question.