Ive got my timing chain exposed right now and was wondering if I should advance my cam to get power sooner...I've read that TSP torque cam v.2 opens up later in the rpms so I'm thinking I should advance it to start power sooner....what are tour thoughts on this?

 

in for this too....

i have an MS4 and looking to install LS3 heads on a 370. wondering if i should advance the cam to take full advantage of the LS3 heads.

 

Hey bro I found on the search that if you advance it you might have PTV clearance...

 

I'm aware of ptv issues, and I compensated for that. I put together parts and machining to put my pistons .002 in the hole rather than out like most ls engines. Also I have valve releifs in the pistons.

 

[QUOTE=bww3588;14848228]I'm aware of ptv issues, and I compensated for that. I put together parts and machining to put my pistons .002 in the hole rather than out like most ls engines. Also I have valve releifs in the pistons.[/QUOTE
you should be good than with the valve reliefs but i'm no expert...good luck

 

I wasent trying to be a dick and you have a valid concern and I thank you. My main question is if I advance it 4 deg. To bring power in sooner, how will the ls3 heads respond to that. If I had cathedral port heads there would be no question, but I know the ms4 and ls3 heads aren't the best combination because of the smaller split on the cam. So I'm wondering if I advance it a little, would that help the cam and heads work a little better with one another.

 

What lobe separation is the cam on? We have advance ground into the cam, on a 112 it has 2 degrees of advance already. Typically we recommend installing them straight up, but we always recommend using a degree wheel if you have it on the cam.

 

If your talking to me jon, I have the ms4 on a 111lsa. With ls3 heads.

 

I didn't take it like that bro...no worries

 

Thanks for the response John. I called earlier and spoke with Matt and he said just leave straight up. I have a 113 LSA

 

the torquer v2 cam peaks sooner then the torquer v3.I would install it straight up.do you have a after market adjustable timing set?

 

Same peak

 

yeah...its a double roller that can be adjusted by removing the key at behind the oil pump...at least thats how I think it works.

 

Depends what You plan on doing with engine/car , but if it were me I would advance at least 2 deg's . The more low end tq. the better .

 

Thanks man...I spoke with Matt from TSP and he said its got 2 ground in it depending on the seperation, so I'm going to leave it straight up...plus I read on here that if you have a 4k stall you could get away with keeping straight up. so that's were I'm at.