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I know I've posted a similar thread a while back like this, but I figure just posting a new one would be easier...
So a pretty big local show is in the near future, and I want to put a cam in my car before then. I've been planning a head/cam combo, but I just don't have the money to do it all at once now.
I have an idea of the heads I want, but I'm completely lost on a cam. I know that Futral cams and the MS4/3 cams are good but I think I remember reading that there are better ones out there.
Can I get some help on some good cams?
Oh, and I'm running full exhaust with long tubes, a FAST LS6 intake and 90mm throttle body. I plan on getting it retuned after the cam install.
So a pretty big local show is in the near future, and I want to put a cam in my car before then. I've been planning a head/cam combo, but I just don't have the money to do it all at once now.
I have an idea of the heads I want, but I'm completely lost on a cam. I know that Futral cams and the MS4/3 cams are good but I think I remember reading that there are better ones out there.
Can I get some help on some good cams?
Oh, and I'm running full exhaust with long tubes, a FAST LS6 intake and 90mm throttle body. I plan on getting it retuned after the cam install.
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Don't go too small with a stick. Don't be afraid of big :-) 232/232 .600/.600 112+4
We put something similar in mnyptZ's car with slightly milled 98 heads and made like 410hp on Norris's dyno. Car drove great and would easily be fine as a dd.
We put something similar in mnyptZ's car with slightly milled 98 heads and made like 410hp on Norris's dyno. Car drove great and would easily be fine as a dd.
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MS4 or MS3 are both BIG cams for a motor that you want low end power on a stock motor. Most big cams don't make power until the top end. You will need something in the 220-230's duration and around 595-600 lift.
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The MS3 is a dog down low. I went from L/T with an MS3 to stock mainfold and a 222/222 with .563/.563 lift I my car now has more low end tq or at least it feels that way.
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Yes. If you go small, it will act smaller with heads. Ask mnyptZ or at least search his posts. He is inactive here now, but his cam was bigger than I even recommended, and he will tell you... Don't be shy :-)