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tsp ms3 or tsp 233/239??

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Default tsp ms3 or tsp 233/239??
so i have the chance to pick up a ms3 for $250 bucks and the guys local to me.

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here are each cams specs

MS3
237/242 .603"/.609" on a 113 lsa

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233/239 .595"/.603" on a 114 lsa



my set up will be a stock bottom end LQ9 with arp rod bolts, ported 241's, dual valve springs, 3600-3800 stall, long tubes, ported tb, lid and a 150 shot of laughing gas
i know a custom grind is where its at but they are very pricey and having to rebuild this motor is costing me more then i thought lol
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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Since your going with a good size cam, i would just opt for the MS3.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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whats the diff in int compared to ext flow %.you pick a cam to match and work with head port flows.tell us alot more about your combo ,so the smart people can help you.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Let us know more about the plans you have for the car. Definetly two great cam choices!
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go 233/239 but get it on a 112 not a 114
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Don't know much about the 233/239 but the MS3 has been proven many times in many cars...
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Since you are elevating your compression with the smaller chamber 241s
AND you have a 364 and not a 346 definitely go MS3. The wider lobe sep.
also works well with squirt and its $250...local....win:win
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My buddy just threw together a stock bottomend 6.0 with '98 ported heads and a MS4 in a M6 car and put down 435 rwhp - car runs/drives great and he actually made money on the engine. not a whole lot of help but I'm very impressed with his spare parts build. curious what it'd be with some decent heads..
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i have the 233/239 with 112lsa and i like it but wish i would have gone bigger even though the ms3 isnt much bigger. go with a lower lsa
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Bypass both & go with the Tsunami cam. I love mine. It drives like a stocker & there is very little cam surge at low rpm cruising. Good luck with the decision.
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i have the 233/239, but i kind of wish i had the MS3. i bought the car with the cam already installed so i didnt have much of a choice.
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