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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 12:22 AM
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I did my research but wanted to get your opinions on which cam to run in a stock LS2.

The car is used at the track only so nothing really matters to me other then power gains and I don't want the car stalling.

Final drive is 3.90 and will be running 100. Thanks for your input!
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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What kind of goals and budget do you have?
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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This needs to be in the Gen IV section, not Gen III
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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As much torque as possible, mid-low end power. The cam cost isn't really a factor.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DomesticNoob
As much torque as possible, mid-low end power. The cam cost isn't really a factor.
I'm confused - if it's for track only, why mid-low end power? Are you launching at idle? short shifting for fun?

If its a track only car and you aren't looking for super good street manners, go BIG. Proven to make more power. You'll have to shift high, but it will make the power.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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look at a EPS truck cam.or thunder racing has some cams that mite fit your needs.maybe look at comp 54-455-11.its a torque cam .check it out on cam quest 6 at comp cam.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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T Rex ms4 are really good big cans
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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I just bought a 54-428-11 comp cam 228/230 571/573 112+4 lsa I like it so far I am breaking in my engine can't wait to take it to the track and get some times.
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