will the 224 cam be a noticable difference from...
03-10-2010, 06:41 AM
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I dont really believe in "you will be satisfied for now and then you can go bigger later on." To me why not get it right the 1st time so you wont have to waste money on buying another 1/swapping (labor assuming you dont do your own work) unless you just have money to waste. A nice cam should be at least a 228/228 that you would really love more as a starting cam. Although there is nothing wrong with the 224/224.
03-10-2010, 03:56 PM
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I'm plenty satisfied with my custom bre 224 cam. Lopes pretty good and now with my ported fast 85mm and underdrive pulley I'm guessing around 430 rwhp with a 224 cam and unported 243 heads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed8s0ovoQDU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed8s0ovoQDU
03-12-2010, 10:59 AM
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I dont really believe in "you will be satisfied for now and then you can go bigger later on." To me why not get it right the 1st time so you wont have to waste money on buying another 1/swapping (labor assuming you dont do your own work) unless you just have money to waste. A nice cam should be at least a 228/228 that you would really love more as a starting cam. Although there is nothing wrong with the 224/224.
I agree, i would go wih atleast a 228 cam..
04-11-2010, 11:42 PM
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I dont really believe in "you will be satisfied for now and then you can go bigger later on." To me why not get it right the 1st time so you wont have to waste money on buying another 1/swapping (labor assuming you dont do your own work) unless you just have money to waste. A nice cam should be at least a 228/228 that you would really love more as a starting cam. Although there is nothing wrong with the 224/224.
04-19-2010, 07:05 PM
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I'm about to do the 224 swap in my Z/28. Yall wish me luck. So far, I love my car with only the mods in my sig. I will update the numbers when I get it done. Anyone have a prediction as to me numbers??
04-20-2010, 02:58 AM
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So why the thumb down icon on your post? Afraid you will want more too soon?
05-13-2010, 10:40 AM
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I don't like doing predictions, but once again. You will not be dissapointed. There will be a NOTICEABLE difference, and if you cant notice it...You have a VERY bad vac leak somewhere or the car is in limp mode because you broke several sensors and fried the knocks.
So why the thumb down icon on your post? Afraid you will want more too soon?
So why the thumb down icon on your post? Afraid you will want more too soon?
05-15-2010, 01:27 AM
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Look at the numbers in my sig. I went from 12.4 to 11.43 by adding the 224r on a 112, mild portjob with stock valves(did mill a little and go thinner gasket), plus the summit stars with skinnies. I don't think cutting a second is anything to laugh at. Sure I could have went bigger, but I'm happy with what I got out of my setup.
Seriously though when do we ever just do it once.....
I know for a fact I could have built the biggest, nastiest, LSX car right out of the box and it still wouldn't be enough. I think most would agree.
Does anyone know the difference between the 224r and the 228r? I think I read on here it was only around 5hp.
I dont really believe in "you will be satisfied for now and then you can go bigger later on." To me why not get it right the 1st time so you wont have to waste money on buying another 1/swapping (labor assuming you dont do your own work) unless you just have money to waste. A nice cam should be at least a 228/228 that you would really love more as a starting cam. Although there is nothing wrong with the 224/224.
I know for a fact I could have built the biggest, nastiest, LSX car right out of the box and it still wouldn't be enough. I think most would agree.
Does anyone know the difference between the 224r and the 228r? I think I read on here it was only around 5hp.
05-15-2010, 11:34 AM
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I didn't have any issues with ptv clearance and I get the Texas Speed version of the 224. TSP 224/224 has lift at .581, the thunder racing 224/224 has lift at .551. A little more lift, but works really well on stock heads.
05-15-2010, 05:32 PM
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I have heard that the Thunder Racing TR224 makes better power that alot of other 224*/224* because of Thunders proprietary lobe profile. any truth to this or just vicious rumors?
05-15-2010, 08:51 PM
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When I was looking into mine I was told if you are torn between two cams go with the one that has the faster ramp rate. Sometimes this ends up being the "smaller" cam. It's all about what works in your setup.
05-17-2010, 01:50 PM
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I'm not sure about any of those rumors. My way of thinking is, the more lift I have on my cam,the more fuel and air I can pull in, which in turn, equals more power. Ask around, maybe some other folks will know more about the lobe pofiles.