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Old 03-16-2011, 07:17 AM
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I'm running this 6.0L in my 87 IROC and want opinions on the cam choice. It has a turbo cam right now (SpeedInc TU2) but maybe I could use a more NA friendly cam to get me a bit more power? Here's a part list.

2000 LQ4 (0.030 over)
Stock crank (machined .010/.010)
Chevlite H series Cam,Rod and Main Bearings
Compstar 6.125 H-Beams
Wiesco -11CC Pistons (rings gapped for boost)
Comp 236/236 .581/.581 112.5 (TU2)
LS6 intake
Nasty fuel rails w/42lbs injectors
GM LS7 Lifters
Trickflow Hardened pushrods
Melling High Pressure Pump
JP Performance Double Roller Timing Chain
ARP MAIN STUDS
LS9 Head gaskets
Patriot Stage 2 5.3 heads - ported/polish (milled to 58cc)
Patriot .650 Lift Springs
Stock Rockers
98+ F-body Oil pan (with -10an drain, windage and pickup tube)
TR6 plugs
2000 Truck Coils

Should be around 10.5:1 compression. MS4 be a good choice? I'm unsure about a custom grind right now, don't really know what that entails. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Auto or manual? What kind of rpms are you looking at turning? Desired usage of the car?
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Sorry, forgot to mention that. Car has a T56 and 3.90 gears. It's mostly a toy so having something that likes high rpm is fine, as long as driveability doesn't become an issue.
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Click on any of the venders to the right>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
EPS, Futral, Texas Speed, Vengeance they all have wicked sticks for ya
and everything else for install.....great people to deal with
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Agreed. Spending a few hours on the computer looking up bumpsticks! How's this one look...
EPS 234/246 .050 .602/.607 111LSA
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Right on sir !!!! call Geoff and he'll get ya goin right quick
I would recommend some sticky meats unless you want to be bouncing
that ride off curbs rowwing through the gears
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Cam Motion:
C33-771 LS Hydraulic Roller Camshaft; 236'/240', .612"/.612", 114'+4'; 2,800 to 6,800 RPM
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Anybody run that cam?
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The Tsp 233/239 bumpstick is a nice choice as well. I chose the setup for a buddies car and we are very pleased. Cam only setup through a big converter it put down 422rwhp on motor.
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I was looking at the TS cams and I saw a few that I liked, but that ESP cam just literally jumped off the page at me. I love it. Anybody have any dyno sheets or engine break-downs they can share? Maybe show me what I'd be getting if I was to throw a cam in my engine...
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Something stealth !!
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check the dyno section or do a search for EPS cams,you will find a couple of threads with graphs.
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Forget the cam, yours is fine, look into better heads.
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The Patriot's no good huh? What heads would you suggest?
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OEM castings>>>> TEA, AI 243s
Aftermarket casting>>>TFS, AFR
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You might also take a look at the PRC heads. Whether it is a stock ported casting or an aftermarket casting PRC has consistantly been able to perform with the competition. Feel free to give us a call or PM one of us for some more information!




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