what size cam to get?

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Feb 17, 2004 | 07:16 PM

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what size cam to get?

ok im thinkin about putting a cam in my car. who can i talk to about gettin the right one for my car? what sponsors are good when it comes to cams? i will have all the bolt ons including lsx intake and full length headers and i still need something reliable for the street but something i can put down some good power with. heads might be in the future too. id like to see 410 at the ground but i dotn wanna go too agressive. i was thinking duration in the hood of about 224-232 and lift about 560-580 any ideas?

Feb 17, 2004 | 07:54 PM

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Call Thunder Racing

Feb 17, 2004 | 07:56 PM

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You need a TR224 or similar.

Feb 17, 2004 | 08:23 PM

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Id say call Futral motorsports talk to him , talk to thunder, & then talk to TSP.
Their all very knowledgeable & can put you on the correct path to what you want.

Feb 17, 2004 | 10:54 PM

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If you need to pass emissions, a 224/224 114 is the most I'd go with. If not, something in the mid 230 range, but keep the lift around 563 or less else you will be changing springs often.

Feb 17, 2004 | 11:02 PM

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what kinda springs do i wanna go with? would i beable to hit about 410 rwhp with lower lift? emissions isnt a problem, i changed the computer and im an inspector so im all clear.

Feb 17, 2004 | 11:26 PM

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Everyone has a favorite spring, but I'm convinced comp 918's are still the best if you stay withing there lift range. Duals add too much weigth IMO. Since emissions is not problem, I'd go with that TSP 231 cam that is so popular right now. As far as lift, it has far less bearing on HP than duration.