cam for stock 241 heads
cam for stock 241 heads Im planning on doing a cam swap once this race season is over. Right now im running a 12.25 @ 106 i added long tubes and ssra hoping to hit 11's (mods in signature). What is the best cam for stock 241's that wont lose low end torque. Im looking to run 11.5's after the cam swap. Car is not my daily driver just a weekend warrior.
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230/230 XFI/XER 111+2
Many here have had great results with that cam. I bought one, but ended up selling the car, picked up another F-body that already had a TRex. I still plan on throwing it in my C5Z06 someday.
230/230 XFI/XER 111+2Many here have had great results with that cam. I bought one, but ended up selling the car, picked up another F-body that already had a TRex. I still plan on throwing it in my C5Z06 someday.
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To the OP, there is no such thing as "best cam". Cams are designed/specked for a certain purpose and it is pretty much a tug of war. You can't have it all in one; but you can make a compromise and find happy medium.
The main 2 criteria in choosing a cam are IMO:
1- Budget
2- Being honest with yourself and deciding what is the best power range you need to achieve your goals.
Many of us usually think "best" as most hp, and look at peak hp numbers to base their choice.
That cam will do nicely in a Z06, mainly due to the exhaust system that complements the cam's valve events. It makes good midrange trq starting a 3000 rpm and is able to carry well into the rpms without falling off quickly. When I put it together I was after most gain "under the curve" since I DD all my rides, even my race warrior. So to me it was the compromise I was looking for.
I learned that while max peak hp looks good on paper, it doesn't guarantee winning at the races every time. Consistency and holding the highest average hp/trq in my operating range is what made those specs desirable for my needs.
The results speak for themselves and that cam is still amongst the top 15 quickest cam only setups (Chris1313), and has beaten many much bigger cam setups for dollar spent and mods done. All this and it is daily drivable, has nice lope a true cruiser.
The main 2 criteria in choosing a cam are IMO:
1- Budget
2- Being honest with yourself and deciding what is the best power range you need to achieve your goals.
Many of us usually think "best" as most hp, and look at peak hp numbers to base their choice.
I learned that while max peak hp looks good on paper, it doesn't guarantee winning at the races every time. Consistency and holding the highest average hp/trq in my operating range is what made those specs desirable for my needs.
The results speak for themselves and that cam is still amongst the top 15 quickest cam only setups (Chris1313), and has beaten many much bigger cam setups for dollar spent and mods done. All this and it is daily drivable, has nice lope a true cruiser.
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well with the long tubes and ssra i cut a 1.56 60 and ran a 11.99 @ 111.4 im still debating on what cam to get im on a budget so a custom cam is looking to expensive. thunder racing and texas speed seem to have the best deals on cam kits. Thunder racing recommened the raptor and texas speed recommened the tsunami both seem to be huge cams. Car has 161,000 miles on it i dont feel comfortable spinning my motor to 6800 rpms even though it has good compression and no oil comsumption. I like the look of the TR230 236 and the tsp 233 239 both seem to be good sized cams but not extreme cams that need dual valve springs and alot of rpm.
eps talked to geoff at eps told him my mid 11's goal and he recommened a 230/234 112 lsa around 600 lift he said. With a 6500 shift point. also with my mileage he recommened id replace the lifters and tray so far hes been the most informative person ive talked to about cams and what my goal is.
talked to geoff at eps told him my mid 11's goal and he recommened a 230/234 112 lsa around 600 lift he said. With a 6500 shift point. also with my mileage he recommened id replace the lifters and tray so far hes been the most informative person ive talked to about cams and what my goal is.
How much advance is ground into the cam? i dont know how long your trans is gonna last with 6500 rpm shifts, id lower the shift points down 300-400 rpm unless you plan on rebuilding it, then let it eat!
Also, how efficient is that converter? does it feel tight around town or really loose? and how much fall back do you have rpm wise per shift?
How much advance is ground into the cam? i dont know how long your trans is gonna last with 6500 rpm shifts, id lower the shift points down 300-400 rpm unless you plan on rebuilding it, then let it eat!
Also, how efficient is that converter? does it feel tight around town or really loose? and how much fall back do you have rpm wise per shift?
Also, how efficient is that converter? does it feel tight around town or really loose? and how much fall back do you have rpm wise per shift?
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Newbie cam question 226/232, 627/627 112 lobe Sep plus 0.
with a 3000 circle d stall converter.
I have a 04 gto ls1 5.7l with 241 heads and ls6 intake with 4l65e trans and its going into my DD 68 chevy c10 truck. So question is I had this cam and converter recommended to me. What do u guys think? Thanks Justin
with a 3000 circle d stall converter.
I have a 04 gto ls1 5.7l with 241 heads and ls6 intake with 4l65e trans and its going into my DD 68 chevy c10 truck. So question is I had this cam and converter recommended to me. What do u guys think? Thanks Justin
