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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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I have a 04 gto ls1 / 4l60e in a 240 SX. Fixing too do trans and stall. I currently have long tubes, ported throttle body, 2.5 dual exhaust, no cats, xpipe, dual magnaflows 14816, diablo tune and ram air. What spec cam will work great with my setup. THANKS RANDALL I should add its a street car with 3.54 rear.

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How much converter are you putting in it? How aggressive do you want the car to be and what are you planning on doing with it? Let us know and we can get you setup with something to get you where you want to be!

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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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get a cam pkg ,cam,springs,harden push rods.call TSP they have every thing you will need for a cam swap.
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Yeah we can get you a cam package with single beehive springs or a dual springkit. The kit with single springs start at $599 and the package with the dual springkit starts at $699.99.

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Originally Posted by Jon@Texas-Speed
Yeah we can get you a cam package with single beehive springs or a dual springkit. The kit with single springs start at $599 and the package with the dual springkit starts at $699.99.

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Jon, do you guys price match other vendors on your cam packages???
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Around 3000 stall, more of a daily build with an occasionall drag and autocross. I'd like too have an increase acrosss the range not just on top Thanks.
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I think I would look at something like a 228R cam. That cam will make good power across the board, have a noticeable idle, but still drive really well. I would think that camshaft would be an all-round good cam that would be good on the dragstrip as well as in the corners. If you are looking to go a little more aggressive, I would take a look at a TQ3 cam. It will make a little better midrange and top end and have a more aggressive idle as well. Let me know what you think!
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Jon, do you guys price match other vendors on your cam packages???
In most cases if they are the same package we will pricematch. You're welcome to PM me a link.

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Originally Posted by randall 32
Around 3000 stall, more of a daily build with an occasionall drag and autocross. I'd like too have an increase acrosss the range not just on top Thanks.
Don't be afraid of a high stall converter....I started with a 2,800, then went up to a 3,800, now run a 4,000.....I daily drive mine with no complaints...so Il recommend a 3,600-3,800 stall for you
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how strong is your rear end?what will it weigh?
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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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The cars weight under 3100, the rear end is a r200 from a infinity q45 with the larger axels 1 from a q45 / 1 from a twin turbo 300zx. I dont know of anyone having problems with this setup even running slicks.
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Don't be afraid of a high stall converter....I started with a 2,800, then went up to a 3,800, now run a 4,000.....I daily drive mine with no complaints...so Il recommend a 3,600-3,800 stall for you
What kind of rpm does it take to get rolling with a higher stall
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Old May 27, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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What kind of rpm does it take to get rolling with a higher stall
Only alitttle over stock...with a bigger cam you will more than likely raise your idle speed, you it will start to pull away from a stop light just coming off your new higher idle.

It almost feels like the tranny is slipping. Where you'll notice the biggest difference is when you really tromp on it
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Thanks, Im running 285/35/18 nitto's 555 in the rear. Does it come on in a way so that it hooks or will it just cause it to spin.
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Thanks, Im running 285/35/18 nitto's 555 in the rear. Does it come on in a way so that it hooks or will it just cause it to spin.
I will launch a lot harder off the line, but your nittos should help...if you end up with traction problems you can go to a softer shock
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