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Mar 16, 2004 | 10:18 PM

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Cam suggestions.

Hey everyone, I'm currently running the hotcam & was wandering if there was a better performing cam other than the LS6 that will work with the LS6 springs & that will also work well with a set of low budget ported heads(280int/210exh @ 600 lift using stock valves). This is also my daily driver.

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Mike.

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Mar 16, 2004 | 11:16 PM

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that will work with the LS6 springs

You are really limiting your cam choices by sticking with those springs.

Mar 16, 2004 | 11:41 PM

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You are really limiting your cam choices by sticking with those springs.

Lets say I decide to change to a better spring... What would be a good cam to use with these heads, that would not require yearly replacing of the springs & would be relatively easy on the valvetrain?

thanks,
Mike.

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Mar 17, 2004 | 12:15 AM

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You are really limiting your cam choices by sticking with those springs.

true. but im sure he could squeeze in a nice custom cam. maybe an XE-R 220/220 .550/.550 114 cam :dunno:

but i agree with you anyway, the ls6 springs are limiting. if it were me i'd pick up some 918's or manleys and run and tr224, or FMS FM4 or FM10

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Mar 17, 2004 | 12:51 AM

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What about the Lunati 222/230 534/544 112lsa?? Do you think some decent gains would be made with this over the Hotcam? Just trying to get some ideas.

Thanks again guys,
Mike

Mar 17, 2004 | 02:08 AM

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For sure. The HotCam, sounds Hot. The Durration is okay, but the lift sucks.. And by the way I have one too...

Okay. Go with the Comp Cams 918 springs. 224/224 .560 .560 and a 112LSA. This will provide good gains over the Hotcam..

Or you could step up to the new Thunderracing cam. that pushs out 450 RWHP on stock heads and all the bolt on's

Good luck

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Mar 17, 2004 | 02:38 AM

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I have the comp 918's, stock retainers, 7.4 chromoly pushrods with stock heads and a MTI C1 cam ( 222/222-.566/.566-112) and have had no problems with this setup after 10000 miles. Get some better springs and it will give you better options as far as cams go

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Mar 17, 2004 | 07:40 AM

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I'm running the LS6 springs with my lunati .534 .544 222* 230* 114LSA. I've dynoed almost 400rwhp without tuning.

Mar 17, 2004 | 10:27 AM

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I'm just ragging on Mike. I'm the one who installed his Hot Cam and I tried to sell him a new set of 918s I had for his new heads and he bought a set of 02 LS6 springs instead. One of these days he'll start listening to me.

Mar 17, 2004 | 12:05 PM

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One of these days he'll start listening to me.

I know I know!!!! But at the time I didn't plan on swapping cams & the LS6 springs were easier on my wallet... I believe now, that I'll save up for the TR224/224 563/563 112lsa & a good set of springs... Glen, I'll be getting in touch with you on the cam swap!