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Old 05-21-2013, 11:47 AM
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Thanks for the reply Martin. Didn't plan on going over 250. Traction sucked with 200 lol. Well see!
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Default another Tick customer!

Well Im pleased to say that I pulled the trigger today and got my cam ordered from Martin + all the goodies that go along with it. Martin was very helpful on the phone and we talked for a while why I made up my mind on everything. Here goes

SNS2
.040 Cometics
BTR springs
BTR lifters
7.375 pr's
GM chain
LS6 oil pump
ARP hex head bolts
all other gaskets/bolts etc

My heads are
799's milled .017 to 62.5cc, CNC everything

I also have LS1 to LS6 intake swap goin on along with 3" cutout

Just another budget H/C/I but Im beyond excited, Ive been building my car from the rear forward for the last 2 years now Im finally to the fun part! Thanks Tick!

Zack
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I bonced around on my car and am finally at the rear, so i went backward compared to you. LOL!

congrats! yeah man, Martin is a smart dude, Im so impressed every time I read his technical replies. He is very helpful.
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I ordered the SNS torque max stage 2 for LS1/LS6
Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Did you order the LS1 Stage 2 or the LS2 Stage 2?

Sounds awesome!!! Do you do your own tuning? I ask because I see the HPT sticker on the hatch glass.

They all work awesome with nitrous. If you're doing nothing but spraying nitrous all the time at the track or on the street I like to see a cut-off of around 200-250hp worth of jet for my N/A cams that aren't designed for heavy nitrous use. If you're wanting the car to run well on motor and on nitrous, but still want to spray a 200-250 shot, the Stage 3 camshafts are perfect. The LS1 Stage 3 TorqueMAX being what I would consider optimal for no less than 200-250 worth of nitrous jet.

Anything thing less than 200-250 worth of nitrous jet all of my N/A cams will work fine with.

Your cam is definitely not what I would consider a centrifugal blower camshaft at all. That doesn't mean you can't run your cam with a centrifugal though. Only one way to find out for sure!


It will be very interesting to see how fast you are able to go with this set-up.
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Your cam is definitely not what I would consider a centrifugal blower camshaft at all. That doesn't mean you can't run your cam with a centrifugal though. Only one way to find out for sure!
Ya over the weekend it was either a blown/cammed/meth/stalled 6.0 GTO and Vettes or Hondas. I took the bigger leap.... I lost. lol
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LOL!>...dang! well atleast it wasnt the Honda

did you atleast put up a good fight?
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eh since it was all a roll and I was the least spinning I was very optimistic from the start of 45 and 2nd gear til about mid 3rd, then commenced a bus motorcaid...
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Lol!!!!! i hear ya...funny reading
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Martin@Tick,

Do you good folks have an LS6 replacement camshaft as would be used with long tube headers? Something with similar power range but presumably fatter curves due to improved lobes and knowledge of LS1/LS6 workings.

Something to match a typical bolt-on LS1 or LS6(LS1 with 243s and LS6 intake) and full exhaust. etc.etc.

Basically what GM would do know if the engines were in production and there was an off-road version(no exhaust restrictions) avaialble.
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Sounds awesome!!! Do you do your own tuning? I ask because I see the HPT sticker on the hatch glass.

Thanks Martin, I have HP tuner and I am learning.
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Originally Posted by b0b
Well Im pleased to say that I pulled the trigger today and got my cam ordered from Martin + all the goodies that go along with it. Martin was very helpful on the phone and we talked for a while why I made up my mind on everything. Here goes

SNS2
.040 Cometics
BTR springs
BTR lifters
7.375 pr's
GM chain
LS6 oil pump
ARP hex head bolts
all other gaskets/bolts etc

My heads are
799's milled .017 to 62.5cc, CNC everything

I also have LS1 to LS6 intake swap goin on along with 3" cutout

Just another budget H/C/I but Im beyond excited, Ive been building my car from the rear forward for the last 2 years now Im finally to the fun part! Thanks Tick!

Zack
Zack,

It was GREAT talking to you yesterday as well. I know you will be more than happy with your camshaft and the performance it provides. You have a good combination with good compression and cylinder heads. It will be a strong runner for sure.
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I bonced around on my car and am finally at the rear, so i went backward compared to you. LOL!

congrats! yeah man, Martin is a smart dude, Im so impressed every time I read his technical replies. He is very helpful.
Thanks for the kind words John.
Originally Posted by Yun Gunz
Ya over the weekend it was either a blown/cammed/meth/stalled 6.0 GTO and Vettes or Hondas. I took the bigger leap.... I lost. lol
Oh no!
Originally Posted by Yun Gunz
eh since it was all a roll and I was the least spinning I was very optimistic from the start of 45 and 2nd gear til about mid 3rd, then commenced a bus motorcaid...
Well at least you jumped out on him! TorqueMAX cam doing work! Living up to his name.,
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Martin@Tick,

Do you good folks have an LS6 replacement camshaft as would be used with long tube headers? Something with similar power range but presumably fatter curves due to improved lobes and knowledge of LS1/LS6 workings.

Something to match a typical bolt-on LS1 or LS6(LS1 with 243s and LS6 intake) and full exhaust. etc.etc.

Basically what GM would do know if the engines were in production and there was an off-road version(no exhaust restrictions) avaialble.
I could do something custom for you that would meet your requirements. Shoot me an email to martin@tick-performance.com.
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Sounds awesome!!! Do you do your own tuning? I ask because I see the HPT sticker on the hatch glass.

Thanks Martin, I have HP tuner and I am learning.
Awesome, the feeling of accomplishment you're going to get after finishing up the tune will be well worth the learning process.
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so will the SNS torque max stage 2 LS1/LS6 be good for my application? I like the broad ranged and thought it would be the best choice. I just placed order so let me know!
thanks
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Originally Posted by nathanWS6
I ordered the SNS torque max stage 2 for LS1/LS6
You will be fine with that cam especially if you're under geared. I'd actually like to see what the LS1 Stage 2 would do with a 3600 stall as I normally spec the LS2 Stage 2 because of it's later closing intake valve event.

If you feel like being a guinea pig, let's keep this show on the road!

I will also be glad to swap you out cams when the LS1 Stage 2 gets there if you want to trade up to the LS2 Stage 2.

Edit:

I just saw you said you just placed your order. If that is so I am going to change your order to the LS2 Stage 2.
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awesome! thanks. so the LS2 cam will work fine in my LS1?
I was didn't know that.
thanks again martin
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Originally Posted by nathanWS6
awesome! thanks. so the LS2 cam will work fine in my LS1?
I was didn't know that.
thanks again martin
Your cam has already shipped from Comp unfortunately. I sent you a PM. Let me know what you'd like to do. I'm more than willing to accommodate your purchase and swap cams.
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Just ordered my sns stage 3 cam today cant wait to get it and see what power she makes with my prc 225 heads milled to 60cc. and 102 intake. PORTED. And 6spd of course.

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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
You will be fine with that cam especially if you're under geared. I'd actually like to see what the LS1 Stage 2 would do with a 3600 stall as I normally spec the LS2 Stage 2 because of it's later closing intake valve event.

If you feel like being a guinea pig, let's keep this show on the road!

I will also be glad to swap you out cams when the LS1 Stage 2 gets there if you want to trade up to the LS2 Stage 2.

Edit:

I just saw you said you just placed your order. If that is so I am going to change your order to the LS2 Stage 2.
Would there be any benefit if he just ran the LS1 stage 2 with a 110 ICL (+0 ) or would the LS2 stage 2 still be the better option for him?
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Originally Posted by badazz99ss
Just ordered my sns stage 3 cam today cant wait to get it and see what power she makes with my prc 225 heads milled to 60cc. and 102 intake. PORTED. And 6spd of course.
Should make for an awesome combo!
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
Would there be any benefit if he just ran the LS1 stage 2 with a 110 ICL (+0 ) or would the LS2 stage 2 still be the better option for him?
IMO no. The overlap ends up on the wrong side of TDC for my liking and he loses a lot of what makes the Stage 2 so appealing and that is it's extremely broad torque curve and higher cylinder pressures at low piston speeds.

I think he will be fine with the LS1 Stage 2, but I'm always willing to accommodate my customers wants even if it means us having to put a cam back on the shelf that we thought we had already sold to grind another cam that they want or need.
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Another LS1 Stage 2 TorqueMAX camshaft installed at Tick Performance! This car is a 02' with 9500 miles on it! EXTREMELY CLEAN!!!



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