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Old May 8, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Alright guys, I am gonna be gettin a cam in about 3 weeks, but I am stuck on 3 and dont know which one I like better! I have a 2000 Camaro SS SLP Lid, LS6 Intake, TR6 plugs, Taylor wires, Pacesetter LT's & Y pipe, e-cutout, Magnaflow catback, 9' Rear with 3.90 gears, Built M6! I am stuck between the MS3, MS4 and the Si5 cam from Speed Inc., What do you think I should go with and the why?? Thanx for your time I appreciate it guys. Video's would even help to support your answer! BTW the car will be pretty much daily driven, and IO'm not worried about how big the MS4 is.. so ya let me know what I should do.. thanx again!

Also: Suspension will be ordered after the cam is done.. just another thing I thought I might add.

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Hands down I would go with anything over an ms cam. I liek the sI5 and really like the SI5v2 If I were you I would do the SI5v2 and enjoy it ms cams make great power but its all up top, with NO bottom end or midrange. the SI cams will make a great power band.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Thanx for the input bro! And quickly I might add! I love the way the MS cams sound n they seem to make really good power, but Ya i guess I didn't know that most of it would be up top! I tried searching the Si5 v2 on YouTube and there's nothin! But ya, thanx again!

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Old May 8, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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The cam I am going with is close to the sI5v2 but its not done yet. The ms cams do sound great, but you can get great sound with better power. to get a close sound, call lloyd elliot (or I am sure speed inc would grind you a custom cam as well) and set up like a 238-240 dur. and .595-.580 on a 113 cam. would get you a close sound and still provide a decent power band. Good luck in your cam selection.
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Any reason for the cams you chose?
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Old May 8, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Basically because of what people have said about them! And the power gains that I have seen people make with all 3! It doesn't have to be those 3 I'm up for somethin else if people wanna suggest somethin better for my setup! Got any suggestions Detoxx?

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to make a more informed decision for your set up, we need to know what heads, and what are your future plans.
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Heads are stock for now! Would be the 853's if I rem. correctly! Plans down the road are up in the air, always wanted to build a turbo LSx but I doubt it will happen! Other than suspension, prolly just heads n maybe a budget motor build!

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i'll throw this out there.. StreetSweeper,228/232 dur .611/.600 lift 111lsa..one of the best dual purpose cams out there,IMO..
why don't you call a professional?they would be able to help you decide best what is right for your goals and mods..
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Old May 9, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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thats a great cam ,studderin runs 10.60 with that cam using 241 heads.ed curtis grind. .would that be a good cam for use with my trick flows?
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Old May 9, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by garygnu
thats a great cam ,studderin runs 10.60 with that cam using 241 heads.ed curtis grind. .would that be a good cam for use with my trick flows?
honestly Ed would be the guy to ask.. something else might work better to match the characteristics of your heads and mods..
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234/246 111

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Originally Posted by 94lt105
Basically because of what people have said about them! And the power gains that I have seen people make with all 3! It doesn't have to be those 3 I'm up for somethin else if people wanna suggest somethin better for my setup! Got any suggestions Detoxx?

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Old May 9, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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I had originally thought about the FMS F13 112, but then decided against it for some reason! Then i started really looking at cams n really liked the MS3 and MS4, but thought they were just too big of a cam! I looked on TSP's website and saw the 231/237 so I did some research and people seem to get some good numbers out of them overall! Why do u recommend the F14 114 Detoxx?

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Not tryin to be a dick, I am just askin! Sorry If I sounded like I was!

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I agree
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Agree with what?
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Old May 9, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Don't mean to jump on bandwagon, but need help w/cam choice as well. putting ls1 in 55 chevy. Ls1 is stock out of 2000 camero,241 heads, typhoon intake stock t/b. Help.
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I'm selling my old cam right now. Pretty much the same as the FMS F14 on a 112 LSA for choppier idle.
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I was told to put stock ls6 cam and springs for what I am looking to do,agree?
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