Almost there!!.. Pulled trigger on TQ V3 cam. Right choice?
Almost there!!.. Pulled trigger on TQ V3 cam. Right choice? Hey guys, I've been doing research for the past month or 2 on Cam only setups for when Tax season hits And well..... i just purchased The torquer V3 from Texas speed and performance! (231/234 .643/.598 111 lsa). Along with pushrods,Dual springs,retainers, ect...
** This is my 1st time having an upgraded Cam period. And i want to know if you guys think i made the right choice OR your opinions in general.
-My car is a 1998' Camaro with 99' LS1 motor (853 casting), 6speed, Bolt on's, 4.10 gears.
-This is not my Daily driver, I only drive my car on the weekends. I Dont go to the track either. Simply want it to be a fun street car, and Fast for when I go out racing with buddies! OH and ofcoarse i wanted it to sound good
-Also wanted the benefit of more Horsepower IF i were to purchase better Heads from TSP
I sure hope she runs great and sounds beastly!
Let me know what you guys think
** This is my 1st time having an upgraded Cam period. And i want to know if you guys think i made the right choice OR your opinions in general.
-My car is a 1998' Camaro with 99' LS1 motor (853 casting), 6speed, Bolt on's, 4.10 gears.
-This is not my Daily driver, I only drive my car on the weekends. I Dont go to the track either. Simply want it to be a fun street car, and Fast for when I go out racing with buddies! OH and ofcoarse i wanted it to sound good
-Also wanted the benefit of more Horsepower IF i were to purchase better Heads from TSP
I sure hope she runs great and sounds beastly!
Let me know what you guys think
Seen many good results with the v3 and I personally have looked into it some myself for when I change my current cam. Keep us posted on some numbers once it's installed and tuned and then get you some good heads to compliment it!
only issue that alot of people have against it is the higher lift. But i went with the Dual springs anyways and i dont drive here as much.
I will post up dyno #'s soon!
NOTE: i am 5k feet above sea level so my #'s will not be so hott like other cam only cars
P.S i love your profile pic.. Manny>bradely .. although im kinda on the fence on that fight haha
I have it with 2.5 ls6 heads. Just get a good tuner or it will buck like a bull. If I could do it over again I'd have went bigger but I still like the cam a lot. And after that install I'm not changing it again anytime soon...working on 4th gens sucks! haha. TSP told me I should change springs every 4-5 years regardless of mileage.
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I have it with 2.5 ls6 heads. Just get a good tuner or it will buck like a bull. If I could do it over again I'd have went bigger but I still like the cam a lot. And after that install I'm not changing it again anytime soon...working on 4th gens sucks! haha. TSP told me I should change springs every 4-5 years regardless of mileage.
I've heard that you have to check them every 10k-15k miles or so? Of coarse i dont drive my car all that often so 4-5 years would also make sense
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I've always liked the V3, rode in a car with one a bunch of times. Never have been a fan of the V2 though, that's why I never recommend it. I rode in a Futral cammed car that had a cam that was almost identical to the V2s specs and it didn't impress me. Coincidence? I think not.
Probably all & all one of my favorite LS1 camshafts we sell. Still has a little better p/v than some of the larger ones giving you more choices on heads down the line, and makes great all around power. I actually prefer it to the T v2 a little bit from my testing on the engine dyno, but both camshafts are very popular!!
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2005 Twin Turbo C6
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Jason
Co-Owner, Texas Speed & Performance, Ltd.
2005 Twin Turbo C6
404cid Stroker, 67mm Twins
994rwhp/902lb ft @ 22 psi (mustang dyno) www.Texas-Speed.com
Anyone ever tried this cam duration 231/234 on LSL/LXL lobes instead? Would have basically the same powerband and would be a bit easier on the valvetrain with newer lobe technology. I wonder what power differences this would make in a side by side comparison..lowering the intake lift and increasing the exhaust lift.
Specs would come out to 231/234 .617/.612 111+2
*and for the record, not that impressed with the tqv2 in my car either
Specs would come out to 231/234 .617/.612 111+2
*and for the record, not that impressed with the tqv2 in my car either
Not to Hijack the thread but How long or how gentle can you drive this cam untuned???, I was planning to get it and drive 2 hours to get it tuned, Is that too much of a drive???
Glad to hear a lot of you like it! I really do appreciate the input guys. The install and tune is going to happen on spring break. About a week from today. I will post numbers. I'm not expecting anything crazy since i am at a higher elevation. Either way I cannot wait
No just don't be getting on it at all lol. My buddy installed his own cam and drove right at 2 hours to have it tuned and it was perfectly fine aside from when he actually hit stop and go traffic on the highway haha!