High Torque Cams
I mainly suggested it for a quieter valvetrain, and to cut down the overall (max) cam valve lift, and to give it a little more duration without effecting the overlap very much at all.
What's your guys' take on the Tsunami cam?
I have a feeling it is way to big for a DD and someone who wants low end, but there is one for sale locally for a good price and I thought I'd ask, maybe get lucky.
I've read that it's a pain to tune, and that they aren't so much a cam for low end. Just thought I'd ask..
I have a feeling it is way to big for a DD and someone who wants low end, but there is one for sale locally for a good price and I thought I'd ask, maybe get lucky.
I've read that it's a pain to tune, and that they aren't so much a cam for low end. Just thought I'd ask..
I gotcha. It was just one of those deals that you have to ask about. haha!!
Anyway, my next question is what's the difference between XFI/XER lobes and the lobes that you had previously mentioned?? I looked at Texas-Speed and the only lobes they say on their website are XFI/XER lobes.
I'm lost and I think I'm starting to bite off more than I can chew for a custom grind cam. lol
Anyway, my next question is what's the difference between XFI/XER lobes and the lobes that you had previously mentioned?? I looked at Texas-Speed and the only lobes they say on their website are XFI/XER lobes.
I'm lost and I think I'm starting to bite off more than I can chew for a custom grind cam. lol
I gotcha. It was just one of those deals that you have to ask about. haha!!
Anyway, my next question is what's the difference between XFI/XER lobes and the lobes that you had previously mentioned?? I looked at Texas-Speed and the only lobes they say on their website are XFI/XER lobes.
I'm lost and I think I'm starting to bite off more than I can chew for a custom grind cam. lol
Anyway, my next question is what's the difference between XFI/XER lobes and the lobes that you had previously mentioned?? I looked at Texas-Speed and the only lobes they say on their website are XFI/XER lobes.
I'm lost and I think I'm starting to bite off more than I can chew for a custom grind cam. lol
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You may want to get in contact with Brian Tooley ( www.briantooleyracing.com ) . I just did his stage IV ls1 n/a cam and am working on getting the tune dialed in. So far, i've felt little-to-no loss on low-end without adding any spark yet. Even if this specific cam isn't for you, his customer service is second to none and he will be able to spec you something for what you want.
If you want to look at someone besides Comp then contact EPS since cam Motion does his cam grinds now, and also Look at Bullet Cams, they seem to have a good selection of lobe with various ramp rates and lifts.
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Verdad Gallardo You may want to get in contact with Brian Tooley ( www.briantooleyracing.com ) . I just did his stage IV ls1 n/a cam and am working on getting the tune dialed in. So far, i've felt little-to-no loss on low-end without adding any spark yet. Even if this specific cam isn't for you, his customer service is second to none and he will be able to spec you something for what you want.
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I'm looking for a cam that has really good low end. I'm after high torque numbers because my car doesn't really see too high of speeds, mainly just 1st-4th kind of running. My car is my daily driver. (2000 T/A, M6)
I've searched and searched and it seems like there are tons of cams out there, all I would like to do is narrow down my search because it's starting to be a little overwhelming.
Any and all ideas are welcome. Thanks!
-Michael
I've searched and searched and it seems like there are tons of cams out there, all I would like to do is narrow down my search because it's starting to be a little overwhelming.
Any and all ideas are welcome. Thanks!
-Michael
What's your guys' take on the Tsunami cam?
I have a feeling it is way to big for a DD and someone who wants low end, but there is one for sale locally for a good price and I thought I'd ask, maybe get lucky.
I've read that it's a pain to tune, and that they aren't so much a cam for low end. Just thought I'd ask..
I have a feeling it is way to big for a DD and someone who wants low end, but there is one for sale locally for a good price and I thought I'd ask, maybe get lucky.
I've read that it's a pain to tune, and that they aren't so much a cam for low end. Just thought I'd ask..
Tsunami cam NO GOOD for DD
IMO, If you want a nice compromise between low-end and top-end power without raising the CR, then keep the intake duration to 228 or less and the lsa to 112 or less, and 3-4* advance.
BTW, the smaller cams I suggested, will still have better low rpm TRQ.
BTW, the smaller cams I suggested, will still have better low rpm TRQ.
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Last edited by MikeWS6; Aug 25, 2013 at 10:58 PM.
232 and up starts dropping low end torque fast 228 cams are hit or miss from most drivers opinions as to whether they lost a smidge or gained a little. Probably icl dependant. I think you should focus right now on a cam like eps 226/230 and worry about the major torque increase when you do heads in the form of compression increases.
