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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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So Pat spec'd out a cam for my C5Z and things have slightly changed since then. I now posess livernois stage 3 243's 62cc chambers, no more nitrous and I want it to have a manly idle lol I want this thing to sound mean! I still want to retain the same power band of the current cam. Rev limiter set at 6800-6900... And it needs to be drive able down low and stay punchy in the mid range...

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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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You could tighten up the LSA to make it idle harder. But the size of the cam still fits your desired RPM range.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Your current cam should still work really good, but I'd have to agree with just going with a tighter LSA (111 or 110), and maybe even dropping down to a 230 on the exhaust lobes.
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I agree with all of that. Just wanting opinions on the LSA and the exhaust side. Intake is staying at 230

Was kinda trying to get out of another $25 spec'ing fee is all lol
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So would I want a 111+2 then?
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So would I want a 111+2 then?
I am sure that will work. Or, even 111+1. Run it by Patrick. I bet he will discuss it with you at no extra charge.
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If it was me I would use the same cam. I doubt he will make much change in the specs , may 112 LSA. I bet there isn't much if any difference on exhaust flow between the 2 heads. Probably intake flow and higher in the lift range than your cam will be. Like th eother guy said, he may adjust them for you at no charge. I would at least contact him and see.
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I guess all I'm wanting is a max effort 230 cam that idles hard. I dont want to leave anything on the table by going with a street friendly LSA...
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i'd get the same cam on a 111+2 or so. i'd like to see the results of a 231/238 111+3 though LSL/LXL because i plan to change to that cam within the next couple months
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I would tighten the LSA and exhaust if you're not going to run nitrous. I'd run that 230 EPS lobe on the intake with a 111LSA on a 109 intake centerline. For the exhaust, I'd run a 230 LXL lobe if you wanted better power and street manners in the 1500-3500 rpm range or a 234 lobe if you valued power above 6500 rpm more. For what it's worth, the 230/230 111LSA cam has the same 8 degrees of overlap as the 230/238 113LSA cam.
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