Information regarding the Thunder Racing T-ReX camshaft
02-18-2004, 12:03 PM
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You really won't know with out finding out what your pstion-to-valve clearance is. You can do the valve drop method which is only an approximate. Best best is to use the clay method.
According to Jason the cam runs within tolerance on stock heads. But with heads that have been worked - like yours - there is not tellin' what the clearance is going to be for sure. You can guess and say if your heads are not milled then you are OK. But, I would not put that cam in without checking and rechecking your clearance as this is a whopper of a cam!
According to Jason the cam runs within tolerance on stock heads. But with heads that have been worked - like yours - there is not tellin' what the clearance is going to be for sure. You can guess and say if your heads are not milled then you are OK. But, I would not put that cam in without checking and rechecking your clearance as this is a whopper of a cam!
02-18-2004, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason99T/A
Chad, the 29th will be extremely doubtful. I am trying to get a few cars ready for the SBSO on March 14, so my car is going to be take a rest for awhile. We are cutting it close with 3 cars/motors we need to have finished up for that race and they are all in pieces. 
Then factor in school, homework,etc.... I get very little sleep. 
Stock rockers will work just fine with this cam.
Then factor in school, homework,etc.... I get very little sleep. Stock rockers will work just fine with this cam.
I wonder if one of the things that you(we) need to finish is the Hot Rods motor?
Don't worry, just messing with ya, take it slow Buddy.
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02-18-2004, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Coach 02 A3 Z/28
Hell, Wrestling season will be over next weekend(State Tournament) and I will come over to LA and take your car out to the track for ya.
I wonder if one of the things that you(we) need to finish is the Hot Rods motor?
Don't worry, just messing with ya, take it slow Buddy.
Coach
I wonder if one of the things that you(we) need to finish is the Hot Rods motor?
Don't worry, just messing with ya, take it slow Buddy.
Coach
02-18-2004, 03:26 PM
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Iam the Head Wrestling Coach of 5 high Schools. Cy-Ridge, Cy-Fair,
Cy-Creek, Cy-Falls and Jersery Village. I had 2 kids qualify for state. 1 at 145 and 1 at 152.
Now back to the topic. Thunder Racing ROCKS!!!!!! I can't wait for my new motor.
Coach
Cy-Creek, Cy-Falls and Jersery Village. I had 2 kids qualify for state. 1 at 145 and 1 at 152.
Now back to the topic. Thunder Racing ROCKS!!!!!! I can't wait for my new motor.
Coach
02-19-2004, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dazman
is there going to be some sort of package deal from thunder offered for springs/retainers/seats/cam etc??? 
thanx
mike
thanx
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02-19-2004, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason99T/A
I believe I have finally caught up on all the emails/PMs. If anyone still has any questions, let me know.
02-19-2004, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dazman
is there going to be some sort of package deal from thunder offered for springs/retainers/seats/cam etc???
thanx
mike
thanx
mike
mines going in next week.
02-19-2004, 10:50 PM
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Jason, Im just wondering, im goin to college which is 2 hours away, i dont mind the racket, but will it be driveable still, cuz i really want this cam. And what mods to u think would go best to keep it driveable. thanks. jace
02-20-2004, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by silverstreak_ws6
Jason, Im just wondering, im goin to college which is 2 hours away, i dont mind the racket, but will it be driveable still, cuz i really want this cam. And what mods to u think would go best to keep it driveable. thanks. jace
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02-20-2004, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason99T/A
What other mods do you have done? As I have mentioned before, the tuning is the key to getting this cam to work in a daily driver. With stock tuning, my car was not very much fun to drive in the least. That's what I would recommend first and foremost to get this cam to be liveable on a daily basis. 6-speed cars would need 4:10s or steeper gears, and auto guys would need a fairly nice sized converter.
Jason
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thanks. jace
02-20-2004, 02:18 PM
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Hey silverstreak ws6 you will need at least a 4000 stall and some 3:73's. I doubt the gas mileage will be that great, but that is the price you pay for a monster cam. I too am insterested in the reliability. This cam would be going into my daily driver with stock heads. I will also need gears and a stall. I will let Jason fill you in on all the details.
guess. 