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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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I am going with the 243 heads. i have a ls6 intake,long tubes, hot wire fuel pump,and have a set of 32 injecters.

I am planing on geting good springs,keepers,rockers,oil pump,timing chain,ect

I want a some what chopy idle so you can hear the cam, but have ok drive ablality,car is only driven on weekends and is driven to and from the track.

any inputs would be great... Im in a va, so would also be looking for a good tuner.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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Steve Frost is in VA.

you want something off the shelf, or custom?

shelf cam I'd go with 228r or 233, custom I'd prolly go with EPS. They seem to be building a reputation.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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it really doesnt matter this is my first cam and heads ever. I really just want the head to be good for F.I. later down the road after i get out of school. I just want to make a round 450 hp now is that possable with those heads and a really good cam..
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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I went with a Pat G custom spec eps cam Ill give you a review of it as soon as it gets here.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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Do a search on my Dominator 2 cam. Nice lopey idle, good driveability and great power.

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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What gears you gonna be running OP?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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TSPs TV2 has a nice chop to it and is very streetable. If you get your heads ported you might make 450rwhp. But cam only I doubt its possible.
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