is a 228r cam right for me? or no cam at all?
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i ask this because my car has 175k miles on her. i take real good care of it and i dont beat on hardly ever. i bought it with a 142k miles on it and has ran like a top. i would like to put a cam in it, but i dont want to blow my bottom end. i didnt know if this would be too much cam or if i could even get away with running a cam at my mileage.
i have a had my car almost three years and has never seen the track, but i do like to get on it from time to time. ( whats the use of having it if not
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i have the supporting mods other than an ls6 intake witch i will be picking up soon.
my car is a 99z m6
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ls7 clutch
i dont care anything about raising the stock rev limiter or changing out the 3:42 gears
you guys let me know what you think, thanks
i have a had my car almost three years and has never seen the track, but i do like to get on it from time to time. ( whats the use of having it if not
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i have the supporting mods other than an ls6 intake witch i will be picking up soon.
my car is a 99z m6
ls1 motorsports lid
pacesetters longtubes
slp offroad y pipe
magnaflow catback
ls7 clutch
i dont care anything about raising the stock rev limiter or changing out the 3:42 gears
you guys let me know what you think, thanks
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i bought my car at 150K and drove it with bolts till 165k, and then put the 228r in her. i do have 4.10s tho, but i LOVE this cam good all around power and pulls to 6300 rpms with my shitty stock 806 heads. you will have to tune it tho. and my fuel mileage didn't take a big hit either.
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I have 168,000 miles on my car mostly all highways and im about to swap in the 228R cam along with tsp 7.4 pushrods,tsp ls6 oil pump, 918 springs and rollmaster double timing chain can't wait.
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i bought my car at 150K and drove it with bolts till 165k, and then put the 228r in her. i do have 4.10s tho, but i LOVE this cam good all around power and pulls to 6300 rpms with my shitty stock 806 heads. you will have to tune it tho. and my fuel mileage didn't take a big hit either.
hey do you have any track times with that set up or dyno numbers?
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I would say stick with a cam around the size of a 224/224 112lsa, since you're not want change you power band much.
EPS make some really good grinds in/around the low 220 range.
You might be really happy with a 228R, but I think you'd be happier with something smaller.![Nod](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_nod.gif)
IMO, talk to some of the site sponsors, and get an idea what they would recommend and do a lot more research. The more you know the better decision you'll make.
EPS make some really good grinds in/around the low 220 range.
You might be really happy with a 228R, but I think you'd be happier with something smaller.
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IMO, talk to some of the site sponsors, and get an idea what they would recommend and do a lot more research. The more you know the better decision you'll make.
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UOTE=batman_ls1;14378265]hey do you have any track times with that set up or dyno numbers?[/QUOTE]
sure do man. my best is a 12.63 at 109.4 mph with a 1.80 60ft in 6000DA in hobbs new mexico. it dynoed 352 rwhp and 349 rwtq at tsp. my mods are ls6 intake, ported stock tb, 228r cam with push rods, oil pump, ls2 timing chain, 918s. also cai, 4.10s 12 bolt
sure do man. my best is a 12.63 at 109.4 mph with a 1.80 60ft in 6000DA in hobbs new mexico. it dynoed 352 rwhp and 349 rwtq at tsp. my mods are ls6 intake, ported stock tb, 228r cam with push rods, oil pump, ls2 timing chain, 918s. also cai, 4.10s 12 bolt
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I would say stick with a cam around the size of a 224/224 112lsa, since you're not want change you power band much.
EPS make some really good grinds in/around the low 220 range.
You might be really happy with a 228R, but I think you'd be happier with something smaller.![Nod](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_nod.gif)
IMO, talk to some of the site sponsors, and get an idea what they would recommend and do a lot more research. The more you know the better decision you'll make.![Nod](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_nod.gif)
EPS make some really good grinds in/around the low 220 range.
You might be really happy with a 228R, but I think you'd be happier with something smaller.
![Nod](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_nod.gif)
IMO, talk to some of the site sponsors, and get an idea what they would recommend and do a lot more research. The more you know the better decision you'll make.
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Someone please correct me if im wrong.
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I don't see any problems putting a cam in a motor with high mileage you just need to make sure you replace your valvetrain parts. I would recommend looking into replacing your lifters at the same time that you do the cam because there is a good chance lifters that old would break shortly after a cam swap. I would also make sure you get a new timing chain as well as an oil pump. These two parts aren't typically required but would be a good idea because of the mileage on the car.
The 228R is a great cam if you are looking for something you can drive everyday. You will notice a definite pick up in power while not losing much driveability once tuned.
The 228R is a great cam if you are looking for something you can drive everyday. You will notice a definite pick up in power while not losing much driveability once tuned.
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If your not willing to raise your rev limiter to match the new power curve don't waste your time getting a cam that size IMO.
As far as installing a cam with higher miles, I would. But like already mentioned, make sure to address your timing chain, oil pump, and lifters for reliability.
As far as installing a cam with higher miles, I would. But like already mentioned, make sure to address your timing chain, oil pump, and lifters for reliability.