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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 06:04 AM
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01 ls1 formula 4k stall stock 3.23 gears long tubes ory lid maf 85mm tubular panahard bar and control arms (umi) relocation brakets subframe connectors stock 241 heads and stock ls6 intake

The car is still a daily driver need a cam that would match well..even if I need more gear just give me idea of duration and lift
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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228/232 cam. you can get it on a variety of lobes Xer lobes are pretty good for what you are looking for.
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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I agree with always2slow, is look for something around a .595" lift, once you go over .600" your valvespring life will decrease...unless you don't mind changing valve springs every year
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 06:08 AM
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What kind of hp and torque gain on average be for a cam like this
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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Right in the same area as others suggested, I'd consider the TSP Torquer V3
231/234 with their dual spring kit (wont need annual changing). with a new
tune look for this stick to give in the area of 50 rwhp over the stock cam
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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I just did a 224r cam and comp 918 beehives. Nice sounding lope at idle but still makes a lot of power. A 228r cam only makes 5 more hp. For a DD this would be a good cam. Mine is in my weekend toy and I'm still satisfied with it. Better undercamming than overcamming.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Understand will a torque tsp cam be ok on stock 3.23 gears and 4k stall
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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You might want a slightly bigger cam then what has been mentioned due to the fact you have a 4000 stall. You can get a bigger cam with that size stall and you might want to do some 3.73 gears as well. You can always ask Pat G or Predator Z what they would recommend too.
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Im installing a eps 226/230 598/600 113+2. https://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=14604498
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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I'd recommend 3.73s also. A low 230s duration cam would work great with that stall, but its better to have a stall thats alittle higher than you need rather than a stall that's too low
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Originally Posted by mark21742
I'd recommend 3.73s also. A low 230s duration cam would work great with that stall, but its better to have a stall thats alittle higher than you need rather than a stall that's too low
Im thinking a low 230's would work great with like a 3,600 and maybe a mid to higher 230's with the 4000.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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check out the comp xr281hr 228/230 this is the cam in my sig. good low end torque and very streetable.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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A lot of good cams so far but it all depends on what your looking for do you want something that's going to have a strong low end mid or high end? Street manners mpg hp trq are all going to play a different roll in which cam you get. If your looking for cam in the 230's range I have a f13/f14 cam for sale. Its a 230/234 598/598 114. Good luck keep us updated on what your looking for and what you get.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Cool thanks for all the help everyone..I'll keep everyone posted on what I'm going to do
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