tq_goat

I seen a couple youtube videos of guys with the torquer v2 cam... and man does it sound good. I take it thats more on the aggressive side?

93LS1Ws6

iTrader: (12)

Buddy of mine had a 233/239 on a 113 cam in his o4, with a set of Stage 2.5 5.3 Heads. He Daily'ed it every day, and it ran great!! 3rd gear and 4th gear ate a little on some sticky tires and drag bags.

Sales1@Texas-speed

The Torquer V2 is basically the next step up. This cam still offers good drivability with a proper tune, but is a little more aggressive.

tq_goat

Would the 228r w. 112 lsa have choppy idle? That is also another thing im looking for.

Sales1@Texas-speed

Yes the 228R on a 112 will have some chop to it. You might try a search for some videos of cars with the 228R on here, that should let you know exactly what kind of sound you will end up with if you decide on the 228R.

tq_goat

Awesome. Thanks. By the way, does the 600$ kit you mentioned come with everything needed to swap the cam out? Dont i need retainers, valve spring seats and valve stem seals? Or is that only necessary when doing a bigger cam?

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

If you mean a clearly noticeable cam sound then yes!
I'm going to say either a 224/224, 226/226, or 228/228 with a 110-112lsa.

tq_goat

Man now im excited and i still have a long wait ahead of me..

crazyelf

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Local shop just installed a 228r into a 6.0 gto,it made 379rwhp on a dynojet. This was in Arizona in 100*+ air temps. Iat were in the 140's

tq_goat

Im no expert but i would of expected higher numbers lol. Im sure the heat had a lot to do with it. It rarely gets over 100* here in michigan...

crazyelf

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Oh this was also through an automatic, down about 4 degrees of timing.

tq_goat

Oh okay. That makes a little more sense.

ls1wallen

I have the 228R in my bird. You can deff tell its cammed. I made 382hp 364tq with it.

MrMixnMatch

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I was thinking about the 228R with 111/112 LSA also. I've heard nothing but good results from it!

I have the same question as the OP though. What other reccomended upgrades should you install at the same time?

Figure you may as well go at it while it's open.

Sales3@Texas-Speed

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You definitely want to upgrade springs and pushrods, and usually we would also recommend a timing chain, oil pump (since it will need to be pulled anyway to get to the chain), and lastly lifters depending on milage.

TXZ28LS1

iTrader: (5)

Honestly, i wouldnt go any smaller than the TSP Torquer 2. 232/234. Good all around size IMO. I have never driven a cammed car, and i went with a 230/227.. That cam was soooo civil. I wish i went slightly bigger.

Sales3@Texas-Speed

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Due to the weight of the car, and the OPs goals, the 228R is an excellent choice.