FbodyFreak

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Ok so basically I am putting my motor back together. Decided I'd get it ready for the turbo build since its already out.
Parts are:
6.0 STOCK LQ4
LS3 heads/intake
VIRGINIA SPEED VTC3 TURBO CAM
Fast 92mm tb
And all the other bolt ons and little stuff

So my question is, while I'm parting together my turbo kit. Is it ok to run the car n/a (if its got a good tune)?
If it is ok, how good do you guys think it will run?
The cam is 23x-23x .62x-.62x .... overlap is about 1
I figured since it has a tight overlap it might run good. But I know the valve events are different.
Any opinions are appreciated!!

SStressin

iTrader: (5)

Sure you can. As long as your tune is good you will be fine. Only thing is it wont make good power n/a like a n/a cam would

mark21742

Yup it will work fine for you, just won't work as good as it could with an n/a cam. Most people would actually be surprised how close n/a and f/I cams are...until you go to the more radical ends.

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

I think blower cams and NA cams are more similar than turbo cams and NA cams.

"boost" isn't an all inclusive term, a supercharged engine can run a nice header and free flowing exhaust setup and just has more manifold pressure feeding it, a turbo has substantial pressure on both sides. I know the catalog companies often just treat boost as boost but it isn't the same thing.

FbodyFreak

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Yeah I was thinking the same thing as you guys.

WTF IS THAT!? Did you have a stroke or something on the keyboard while typing this? If you don't understand why the x's are there or just wanna be a smart a$$. Either way... They are there as a courtousy to the business from whom I purchased the cam. Seeing as how some companies choose to not disclose their cam specs without purchasing the cam first.

FbodyFreak

iTrader: (5)

I agree, blower cams seem to be more similar to n/a cams than turbo cams.

I'm not expect spectacular, ground breaking number running it n/a. But I am hoping it runs fairly well for the time being until the turbo can be compiled ans installed

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

I think it will run OK, it wont make the power of a dedicated NA setup but going to be better than stock. Don't think the tune is going to be a big deal as I can't think of any reason it would be especially sensitive.

2000PewterT/A

It should be fine, wont be as snappy as a N/A cam would be but there is no reason it won't work.

Alecgls1

i am looking to run a turbo cam and milled heads on a N/A set up also for a bit. Just stressed thinking the investment I put in now will not make a noticeable difference until I boost the car. Did you end up going this route? Dyno#? 1/4 Et? Did the turbo cam make any upgrade on N/A?

Mavn

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youre 5 years late bud

king5.tree

im 8 years late do you have an answer yet? no? ok dont comment

G Atsma

Your answer is in post #8. No harm running that cam NA.

LilJayV10

iTrader: (39)

You can't run a turbo cam N/A. It WILL explode first time you go WOT.

G Atsma

LOL!! Good one man!!