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Feb 23, 2010 | 01:54 AM

00pewter

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lunati cam 237 237 114 595 595..installed in my ls1 trans am 99 with stock ls1 heads will it work.???????

Feb 23, 2010 | 02:30 AM

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We can sit here all day and tell you it will "fit". Measuring is the only way. QUICK ANSWER: Don't blame me if it doesnt, but I have run alot bigger on milled heads and there was no issue. It will work, but is it the cam you want to use for whatever you are going to be doing? Most cams "work". We are going to need a history of what all the car has and what the future holds for it as well to give you a better idea.

Feb 23, 2010 | 02:32 AM

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BTW: thats not a big cam by todays dick measurement system we use here on tech. Thats the new 224.

Feb 23, 2010 | 08:51 AM

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BTW: thats not a big cam by todays dick measurement system we use here on tech. Thats the new 224.

So true, but why is that, is it because of better tuning or is it that more people are willing to sacrafice drivablity for alittle more top end nowadays?

Feb 23, 2010 | 08:57 AM

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So true, but why is that, is it because of better tuning or is it that more people are willing to sacrafice drivablity for alittle more top end nowadays?

depends mainly on how good your tuner is and what your willing to work with. I had the ms4 in my car and drove nearly stock, had mild bucking below 2k every now and then but nothing to frown against. I just hate what it takes to make a big cam useful and I'm going custom grind this time.

To the OP, that cam isnt big at all really and would most likely fit just fine but as stated measure to be sure.

Feb 23, 2010 | 01:07 PM

00pewter

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thanks ill messure the cam on the block over the weekend thanks.....

Feb 24, 2010 | 05:04 PM

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I daily drove a 347ci heads/cam (TREX V2) with an aluminum flywheel...that was fun! Your cam will fit just fine...On the stock 1998 shortblock and heads, I ran a Comp 238/240 .605/.609 112 LSA and turned it to 6800 rpms. You will be fine.