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Old 01-27-2004, 08:08 AM
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Current setup....

2000 Camaro Z28
6 Speed
29085 Miles

Free Mods
Gutted Cats

SLP Lid on the way
Sub-frame connectors and BMR Trak Pak

Cam Specs: Thunder Racing Custom "Reverse Split" Camshaft - 230/224 .575/.563 111 LSA 2200-6800 RPM Power Band. Excellent mid-range & high RPM power. Automatic cars require computer tuning and it is recommend for optimum results on manual transmission cars . Due to the fast ramp rate of this camshaft, the use of 1.8 rockers is not recommended.

This would be my first big mod.. I know that I'm gonna need new springs and pushrods to go with this.

What do you guys think?
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Pretty much need headers with that cam
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Originally Posted by 98SS Blackattack
Pretty much need headers with that cam
That's a great cam, but you'll need headers and a good tune to get the best out of it.
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It'll be a few months before I can afford headers. Should I not even bother with it now, or would I still benefit now with the stock headers?
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you have to retune the car (on the road and dyno) so you wanna pay the guy twice? Or did you buy ls1edit too?
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With a reverse split you need to have a great flowing exhaust. Otherwise, you will not get the numbers you should. If your going to keep your cats and your exhaust manifolds, run a conventional split. If you notice, chevy always runs an exagerated conventional split like the ZO6 cam. Even Lingenfelter runs a conventional split because his set ups are designed to be smog legal. I run a small split and I have heard great things about the split you are interested in but be sure to open up that exhaust. Good luck, bro.
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where's the exhaust??? headers/cat back/cut out..
i'm sure most people posting here are going to say the same thing.
a cam is a waste of money without a good exhaust.
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I would start out with the bolt ons such as headers, cat back, pulley and then work on the internals. You should build a good base first IMO.

That is a great cam... I know alot of people running it.
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you'll need headers and some gears at minimum to take full advantage of that cam, it like to rev . also a good tune will be needed. you can here what it sounds like in the clip in my sig.
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Thanks guys...




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