Thinking about switching cams
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Thinking about switching cams I was just wanting to get some opinions on the matter...
I've got a Torquer V3 right now(haven't installed it yet) that I got off of a trade from a friend. I've been doing some reading around here and from what I'm seeing I don't really like the numbers this cam makes. I was thinking about maybe switching to a MS3 or custom grind with similar performance. I'm planning on doing heads with the cam so I've had my eye on a tsp H/C package.
Thoughts?
I've got a Torquer V3 right now(haven't installed it yet) that I got off of a trade from a friend. I've been doing some reading around here and from what I'm seeing I don't really like the numbers this cam makes. I was thinking about maybe switching to a MS3 or custom grind with similar performance. I'm planning on doing heads with the cam so I've had my eye on a tsp H/C package.
Thoughts?
The BTR Stage IV made 446rwhp/440rwtq cam only in an LS6 Vette w/LS6 Intake. And 517rwhp/455? with TEA ported 243s touched up by Tooley. The Tick cam is pretty similar.
In an LS1 F-Body with a FAST 102, you could be in the 430-440rwhp range as well on the same dyno.
In an LS1 F-Body with a FAST 102, you could be in the 430-440rwhp range as well on the same dyno.
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I wouldn't complain about 480 at all haha. And I'm not to worried about drivability since its not a DD.
What size of a cam would you think could make 450 with those mods
What size of a cam would you think could make 450 with those mods
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Max effort cams require a lot of work to maximize their potential.
Good ported heads milled down (and possibly flycutting the pistons), FAST 102, 4.10 rearend (aftermarket rear like a 12-bolt, 9", or S60 preferred), underdrive pulley, fuel system upgrades, etc.
Good ported heads milled down (and possibly flycutting the pistons), FAST 102, 4.10 rearend (aftermarket rear like a 12-bolt, 9", or S60 preferred), underdrive pulley, fuel system upgrades, etc.
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Attention to detail as in more upgraded parts? I've seen the 228R cams make good power with heads and basic bolt ons. What about a cam in the mid 230s for dur? I don't think my car is set up for a max effort cam. And I don't have that kind of $ to get it there either. I'm basically just looking at heads cam and possibly intake
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See, putting a huge cam in with stock gears and differential will result in a badly matched combo that will suck below 4000+rpm and it will not yield good performance.
What are your differential gears? Pick a cam that will work well with those.
I bet you want it to sound mean, for that you do not need big durations you need overlap. If I were you I would look into about 9* overlap or so. Plenty for the street.
After all, is your car going to be driven? Or you just want a high dyno number to talk about and park it?
What are your differential gears? Pick a cam that will work well with those.
I bet you want it to sound mean, for that you do not need big durations you need overlap. If I were you I would look into about 9* overlap or so. Plenty for the street.
After all, is your car going to be driven? Or you just want a high dyno number to talk about and park it?
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see, putting a huge cam in with stock gears and differential will result in a badly matched combo that will suck below 4000+rpm and it will not yield good performance.
What are your differential gears? Pick a cam that will work well with those.
I bet you want it to sound mean, for that you do not need big durations you need overlap. If i were you i would look into about 9* overlap or so. Plenty for the street.
After all, is your car going to be driven? Or you just want a high dyno number to talk about and park it?
What are your differential gears? Pick a cam that will work well with those.
I bet you want it to sound mean, for that you do not need big durations you need overlap. If i were you i would look into about 9* overlap or so. Plenty for the street.
After all, is your car going to be driven? Or you just want a high dyno number to talk about and park it?