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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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I have the tr230 but i was thinking of going bigger,maybe the tr236 or the t-rex. The car is my daily driver, what do you guys think?my mods are in sig. thanks
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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I'd go smaller then what you have now.

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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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I'd go smaller then what you have now.

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You might want to check out some of the other discussions in this forum regarding camshaft sizing and selection.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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You wouldnt be able to keep your heads if you go to a TRex un less you want to flycut the pistons.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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way to many opinions on this but id say stick with the 230
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