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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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hi guy's.i need some advice,due to i'm an old guy and used to the old small and big block chevy motor''s,and new to ls1's.i have a 2001 b4c camaro with a stall,m.t.drag radials,and a 100 shot nitrous kit.stock manifold's and exhaust.running 11.70 depending on the weather.i was offered a good deal on a trick flow cam 216-220 duration 560-560 lift ,114 lsa.also g.m. orange valve springs,good to 580 lift, from what i've read.my question is,is this a good cam and spring package for stock manifolds,stock motor,and nitrous?will this size cam lope,because i'm trying to keep the sleeper stock sound?i'm talking 150.00 for the cam and springs from a good friend of mine.any input would be greatly appreciated.thanks !
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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well first i would really recommend a set of LT's, i think u would notice a hugh difference in performance and it will still be a sleeper.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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That cam through a stock muffler should sound stock. However, with stock manifolds/exhaust its not gonna pick up a lot of NA power from the cam swap either.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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appreciate the information.thanks alot.
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