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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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98 TA. Ls1, 243 heads, LT's, ls6 intake, auto. Street car with some track time. Possible turbo in the future. Need cam and springs. I called comp and the dude recommended a huge cam, more than I think I need for my build. I would appreciate some good advice. I should emphasize steetable.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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Are you planning on installing a stall?
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Yes sir.2500 or 3000.
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228/228 on a 114 would work well with that stall, make good streetable power, and also work well with a turbo down the road.

We can bundle that cam with our .650" lift dual springs and pushrods for $739.99.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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What lift is that cam?
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Sub'd for info since I'm pretty much in the same boat. I don't know if mine will get a turbo this winter or if it'll have to wait till late spring, but it'd be nice to find a cam that'll work well in both n/a and f/I
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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I agree. I want something a Lil bit easy on the valve train tho. I was thinking comp 918's
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Originally Posted by airfinrob
What lift is that cam?
.588" on both sides.

http://www.texas-speed.com/p-1148-te...-camshaft.aspx

Originally Posted by airfinrob
I agree. I want something a Lil bit easy on the valve train tho. I was thinking comp 918's
You could use our .625" beehive spring also. You could even get away with the .600" lift PAC 1218, but if you plan on boosting it later, I would go go ahead and get at least a .625" lift spring now.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveyB
Sub'd for info since I'm pretty much in the same boat. I don't know if mine will get a turbo this winter or if it'll have to wait till late spring, but it'd be nice to find a cam that'll work well in both n/a and f/I
Small duration is the way to go. Low end torque plus less overlap, which is good for turbo builds.
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I like that cam. It says it's also beehive friendly, do you think I would be fine with those? Sorry slow post
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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Thanks Beau. I was eyeing the 224 but I think a Lil more may be better in this case.
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Yes, I hit on this in post #8. A PAC 1218 or a PRC .625" lift will be fine. Give me a call if you have any more questions.
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