Needing some cam spec advice
IMO with the 373's and at that altitude that cam will be an absolute dog down low. The ls6 heads will help some to raise compression but i probably would end up with something in the low to mid 230 range.
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Thats another problem.. 2 days ago I had to ditch my 3.73's and go back to stock 3.42's.. my old rear end is toast. So I just bought a used stock one for 50 bucks.. I know a few people around here that say the v2 on their cars has been great.. any car feels like a dog down low around here lol. I was thinking that about my stock cam just the other day actually.. Would the V3 be any better? I talked to TSP today and the guy there said that the V3 would be a much better choice with my situation
That v3 is probably your best bet for an overall balance. I daily drove the 233/239 on 112 with stock gears through a six speed and it got to be a little much sometimes but after the re tune it was fine. If you go any smaller you will probably regret it.
You can get the Comp Cams #54-446-11(232/234 112lsa+2, lift .595"/.598") for $355. It uses the exact same lobes as the Tqr. V2 .
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...-xe-r-232-234/
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...-xe-r-232-234/
I have a 231/234 .617"/.612" 111+2 cam that would also drive very reasonably with a good tune, and makes killer mid range power and does not give up anything down low.
Also have a 227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 that makes stupid torque while still making peak horsepower numbers you'd never expect from a 227 intake lobe at the RPM it peaks at(6000-6200rpm).
Also have a 227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 that makes stupid torque while still making peak horsepower numbers you'd never expect from a 227 intake lobe at the RPM it peaks at(6000-6200rpm).
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I have a 231/234 .617"/.612" 111+2 cam that would also drive very reasonably with a good tune, and makes killer mid range power and does not give up anything down low.
Also have a 227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 that makes stupid torque while still making peak horsepower numbers you'd never expect from a 227 intake lobe at the RPM it peaks at(6000-6200rpm).
Also have a 227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 that makes stupid torque while still making peak horsepower numbers you'd never expect from a 227 intake lobe at the RPM it peaks at(6000-6200rpm).
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IMO, I think you'll be very happy with the 227/234 Martin recommended.
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I have a 231/234 .617"/.612" 111+2 cam that would also drive very reasonably with a good tune, and makes killer mid range power and does not give up anything down low.
Also have a 227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 that makes stupid torque while still making peak horsepower numbers you'd never expect from a 227 intake lobe at the RPM it peaks at(6000-6200rpm).
Also have a 227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 that makes stupid torque while still making peak horsepower numbers you'd never expect from a 227 intake lobe at the RPM it peaks at(6000-6200rpm).
I run a very similar cam to Martins 227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 cam, mines a 227/230 111+3lsa, .614"/ .609" and also makes really good torque and peaks at 6200rpm., and your 3.42 gears will work perfectly fine. FYI, I went with a 230 exhaust lobe since it's plenty of duration with my AFR 66cc 205 heads.
IMO, I think you'll be very happy with the 227/234 Martin recommended.
IMO, I think you'll be very happy with the 227/234 Martin recommended.
BluZ28 also hit this on the head, it will keep DCR up with it's 107 ICL and 277 degrees of advertised duration. With the altitude you're living in, you need all the dynamic compression you can muster.
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It would be perfect IMO. Peaks at 6200 and shift at 6500. With a good tune it would be a great daily driver cam especially with the torque it makes.
I agree and I think he will really like it also. That grind is always a huge hit with my customers.
BluZ28 also hit this on the head, it will keep DCR up with it's 107 ICL and 277 degrees of advertised duration. With the altitude you're living in, you need all the dynamic compression you can muster.
I agree and I think he will really like it also. That grind is always a huge hit with my customers.
BluZ28 also hit this on the head, it will keep DCR up with it's 107 ICL and 277 degrees of advertised duration. With the altitude you're living in, you need all the dynamic compression you can muster.
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Got it, well how much is that cam? I can pick up the SSHT that seems to be similar for around 450 but this is a very budget build..
It is actually an Elite Series Camshaft that just hasn't been released yet. That said, it's 379.99!!!
For anyone else interested these are the 6 new grinds that will be released. They will be "torque minded" but still produce very impressive horsepower numbers.
223/226 .610"/.605" 111+2
223/230 .610"/.609" 110+2
227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 (one of my favorite grinds)
231/234 .617"/.612" 111+2
235/238 .621"/.615" 112+3 (stupid mid-range torque)
235/242 .621"/.615" 111+2
For anyone else interested these are the 6 new grinds that will be released. They will be "torque minded" but still produce very impressive horsepower numbers.
223/226 .610"/.605" 111+2
223/230 .610"/.609" 110+2
227/234 .614"/.612" 110+3 (one of my favorite grinds)
231/234 .617"/.612" 111+2
235/238 .621"/.615" 112+3 (stupid mid-range torque)
235/242 .621"/.615" 111+2
Martin, I don't want to steal the thread but why does my car peak so much higher than what you are mentioning for similar sized cams? My 228/232 with 5.3 heads peaks at 6600. Is that because the heads flow so it peaks higher, and you are speaking of a cam-only build so it peaks lower? Just wondering. Thanks.