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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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My car isnt a daily driver but im gunna treat it as such. Im not planning on a H/C/I car. I wanted to no what cam u guys would suggest and what would the supporting mods b? Im lookin for some more horse power but im also intrested in keepin my motor around for a while so nothing aggressive something more so for the street. I no nothing about cams so i figure i would ask people who did. How much am i lookin at for just a cam and the other supporting mods or any package deals u guys may no about. I left a message with texas speed and never got a response. thanks for ur time guys.
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What kind of car/drivetrain/current mods are we talking about?
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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Just for cam/pushrods/timing chain/oil pump/springs you are looking at 600-1000$ depending on what you opt for.

You need headers, I recommend 1 7/8... ORY/cutout
Ls6 intake to help you pull to where the cam stops making power.
auto- converter is an absolute must/trans cooler
manual- gears really help them out but not a must

But yes, we need more info.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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Its an auto im converting to stick. It has a cold air intake and full exhaust everything is SLP. Other then that all is stock. I keep reading about the Torquer v2 they say thats good for daily drivers and there a mild cam. Car is an 02 WS6
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Torquer V3 is better then the V2 IMO.
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As good as a 228r or so is I would still go with a little more. I daily drive a 224/230 114lsa and I'm changing it, its just not enough for me.
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As good as a 228r or so is I would still go with a little more. I daily drive a 224/230 114lsa and I'm changing it, its just not enough for me.
What kind of power are you making with that cam?
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I don't know a number honestly. I will soon with the new cam. I know I kept up dead even with a 403 hp trans am. Just beat a 70mm turboed 01 cobra, was even with a 4.10 geared mach one with exhaust and a 100 shot and was estimated 385 from the same guy that tuned my buddies 403 horse 233/239 114lsa cammed Trans Am. As for driving it I did it a while for 3.42s and had no problem and eventually went to 4.10s as a speed mod and now driving it is even better. I am a m6 though.
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Feel free to give me a call and I'll be more than happy to help get you in the right cam. Chris, 817-750-2000
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