Almost there!!.. Pulled trigger on TQ V3 cam. Right choice?
03-04-2012, 07:44 PM
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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
03-04-2012, 08:00 PM
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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!
03-04-2012, 08:17 PM
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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
03-04-2012, 09:04 PM
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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.
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03-04-2012, 11:59 PM
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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
03-05-2012, 02:17 AM
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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.
03-05-2012, 08:38 AM
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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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03-05-2012, 12:04 PM
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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
03-05-2012, 11:52 PM
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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
03-06-2012, 05:46 AM
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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!