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Old May 22, 2009 | 03:25 AM
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I'm going to be getting a cam package sometime soon, but I don't want anything to big. I want good power throughout my whole RPM. I was thinking of getting a custom cam, but I want something proven. I used to have a TR224/224 114LSA, but I never installed it. I might decide to get that cam again, but have it on a 112LSA. Is there any other cams that you guys would prefer over the TR224's? I've read a lot about the TR224's and how they're a good street cam, but I just wanted to get as much info as possible before I purchase.
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BayAreaSS & Kingc8r if you're reading, don't worry because the clutch is going in before the cam. LOL
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Old May 22, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Any dyno sheets of this cam? What rwhp is the norm with this cam and full bolt ons?
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Any dyno sheets of this cam? What rwhp is the norm with this cam and full bolt ons?
With stall and bolt one I made 386/366 then with fast92 combo and a cutout 424/392 all with stock heads
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Old May 26, 2009 | 03:56 AM
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Old May 26, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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my buddy's have f-14's in thier car and he's cutting 11.60's with 342's!!!!!!!!!

another friend has one in his and he did some 11.30's with untouched dart 225's
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Old May 26, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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Don't be afraid of the custom cams.
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Maybe the TSP 228r cam which I believe is 588 lift would be a great cam for a 6-speed car if you decide to go off-the-shelf.
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If you are in calif and expecting to pass emissions the 224/224 is about as large as you can go ...
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i like my tr-224. no complaints.
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I was going to go with futral but decided on a MS3 cuz i found a brand new one for $200. I daily this cam and it is just fine.... dont worry about too big. If you have a competent tuner available then you should be fine.
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I love my Torquer 2. I daily drive my car with it. Mods and power and are in my sig.
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i say either the 228r, torquer v2, or the f13.

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Originally Posted by SSmokin99
BayAreaSS & Kingc8r if you're reading, don't worry because the clutch is going in before the cam. LOL
LMFAO

Are you going to buy another cam and turn around and sell it?
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224s are cool, but aren't a max effort cam. I guess it really depends on what you want out of the car AJ
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Originally Posted by Kingc8r
LMFAO

Are you going to buy another cam and turn around and sell it?
Yes, that's my plan!
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224s are cool, but aren't a max effort cam. I guess it really depends on what you want out of the car AJ
I don't really daily drive my SS, but I just want something streatable. Also, I don't plan on passing emissions here in CA.


If I go with a big cam won't I have to change valve springs every 15,000 or so miles? That's what I was told and I haven't really researched
on big cams.
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Basically, I want a good all around performing cam with good power/torque throughout my whole power band.
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do u plan on running head also?
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Old May 27, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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230/224 cam.
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