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Jul 18, 2013 | 08:38 PM

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what cam?

I'm starting my set up. I have longtube all ready but I need to know what cam I wanted. I want to keep my stock heads for awhile. I plan on boosting it later. So what kind of cam can I run

Jul 18, 2013 | 08:43 PM

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What car?

What motor?

What intended use?

What current mods?

What planned mods?

Jul 18, 2013 | 08:51 PM

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I have an 01 trans am ws6 with ls1 stock. Its gone be a daily driver for awhile what but I want as much power out of a cam I can get without changing my heads. I'm planing on getting my longtube very soon and my stall depending on what cam I get.

Jul 19, 2013 | 12:34 PM

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I'd say go for the 228r or something very similar. Group that with a 3600 stall and you will have a nice streetable package. Get the headers and converter before the cam.

Jul 19, 2013 | 04:55 PM

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And will it be pretty quick? I want it to be very streetable but also want it to be pretty fast for a daily driver.

Jul 19, 2013 | 05:21 PM

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Yea you want something in the 224-228 cam range...I'm running a comp xer273 which is 224/230 which would be good for you as most of the time turbo cars run extra exhaust duration...you will still need a tune for a cam in the Range I listed

Jul 19, 2013 | 05:41 PM

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228r with a 3600 stall. It will be very drivable

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Jul 19, 2013 | 09:05 PM

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Max power and daily driver don't go together.

You have to give up some streetability for power and vice versa.

Plus having stock heads keeps your compression less than ideal. And compression helps big cams drive better.

Jul 19, 2013 | 11:05 PM

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Well a good cam with very good streetability.

Jul 19, 2013 | 11:10 PM

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Stay at or below 8 degrees of overlap. You can daily drive that.

Lots of cams fit that.

Pretty much in the 228-232 range with a 113 or 112 LSA would work.

Jul 19, 2013 | 11:19 PM

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Ok thanks a lot im thinking the torquer v2

Jul 20, 2013 | 09:15 AM

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The TSP 228 and the Torquer v2 were good cams back in the day, but the XER lobes are a bit hard on the valvetrain. There are better cams available nowadays that make more power. Seriously look at the Tick Performance cams.

Jul 20, 2013 | 09:36 AM

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Either the EPS 222/226 or this one here by Tick would suit your needs fine...
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...1-ls6-engines/

Jul 20, 2013 | 02:42 PM

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Don't forget the supporting mods like valve spring oil pump lifters pushrods and at lease ls2 chain

Jul 20, 2013 | 08:40 PM

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Our LS2 SNS Stage 1 camshaft 222/230 .602"/.609" 110+2 would be an awesome DD camshaft with torque for days. I also offer a smaller SNS Stage 1 cam for LS1 engines that is 222/226 .602"/.605" 111+2 that would also be great for a DD.