what cam?
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what cam? I currently own a 99 Trans am i bought the ms4 cam for (not doing research on it) and im not sure i want to go with that big of a cam. My question is selling this cam, what cam would work nicely with my 3600 stall and 3.73 gears. Im looking for an aggresive cam a little smaller than the ms4 that i can make significant hp out of but street worthy. Any ideas appreciated.
torquer v2 or v3 are the first ones to come to mind....you can't really go wrong with either......have you considered a custom grind, that's what i did and i'm really happy
Definetely sell the ms4 asap. You want a cam to match your stall. If you don't know already you will also need new valve springs, hardend pushrods, etc... I would say the above cams jc98ss mentioned are good recomendations. So something in the low 230's range is what I recomend with the 3600 stall. Do you have all your bolt-ons? You should list your mods in your sig so it will be easier for people to recomend a cam for you. Throwing a big cam in it is just stupid and your valvetrain will have to be changed out every 20k miles with an ms4. Getting a "cam kit" like from texas speed will save you alot of money rather than peicing one together.
^^this....there are several more mods necessary to make a cam work it's wonders......that's the cool thing about your bro's here on this site....most anyone who knows their stuff will help you out......just sit down and figure out exactly what you want out of the car when it's all said and done.....(daily driver with an attitude - you'll probably want to be around the 224 range, weekend warrior - low to mid 230's, or all out nastiness - 240+).....it helps to have a final goal for the car figured out.....Patrick G is one of the cam guru's, also Predator-Z.....both of these guys are very smart when it comes to LSx anything......cruise around the internal mods section, you'll see some cam talk........read up a bit, then drop one of these fellas a PM.
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What rpm are you looking at turning (shift rpm)? And are you willing to replace your tranny if it breaks? You do have LTs and/or full exhaust correct?
Honestly I would not do any cam bigger then low 230s. Anymore then that and your combo is getting out of whack (technical term).
Honestly I would not do any cam bigger then low 230s. Anymore then that and your combo is getting out of whack (technical term).
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From: memphis tn
^^this....there are several more mods necessary to make a cam work it's wonders......that's the cool thing about your bro's here on this site....most anyone who knows their stuff will help you out......just sit down and figure out exactly what you want out of the car when it's all said and done.....(daily driver with an attitude - you'll probably want to be around the 224 range, weekend warrior - low to mid 230's, or all out nastiness - 240+).....it helps to have a final goal for the car figured out.....Patrick G is one of the cam guru's, also Predator-Z.....both of these guys are very smart when it comes to LSx anything......cruise around the internal mods section, you'll see some cam talk........read up a bit, then drop one of these fellas a PM.
This is just a weekend car im wanting mid 12's hi 11's out of. < (i know will take more) lol but thats what im shooting for before 2012 comes along. I know i dont help yall much with the information im giving because im new to this i just wanted everybodies input on a good cam to make good power on a stock motor, but be a beast on the streets also. I dont have access to a computer but a couple hrs out of the day which makes it difficult to do alot of research on them through ls1 tech. Thanks again for any input guys. Im learning.
Mods: Pacesetter Lt hedders, pace y pipe (cat delete), slp lm1 cat back, slp lid, 3.73 gears, 3600 yank, 100 shot of nitrous (not being used yet) and tuned. completely bone stock motor.
This is just a weekend car im wanting mid 12's hi 11's out of. < (i know will take more) lol but thats what im shooting for before 2012 comes along. I know i dont help yall much with the information im giving because im new to this i just wanted everybodies input on a good cam to make good power on a stock motor, but be a beast on the streets also. I dont have access to a computer but a couple hrs out of the day which makes it difficult to do alot of research on them through ls1 tech. Thanks again for any input guys. Im learning.
This is just a weekend car im wanting mid 12's hi 11's out of. < (i know will take more) lol but thats what im shooting for before 2012 comes along. I know i dont help yall much with the information im giving because im new to this i just wanted everybodies input on a good cam to make good power on a stock motor, but be a beast on the streets also. I dont have access to a computer but a couple hrs out of the day which makes it difficult to do alot of research on them through ls1 tech. Thanks again for any input guys. Im learning.
Can't go wrong with a Torquer v3. Love mine and it has good street manors. Picked up 13rwhp over the f13 I previously had in the car and I notice no difference in driveability between the two.
