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Old May 16, 2004 | 05:55 AM
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i wanted to throw a cam in my 99 z and putting aside all emissions stuff, just want the biggest baddest most powerful cam i can throw in this thing. i will still be driving on the streets so i do need something that will be ok on streets. i've been hearing bout the 224/224 being the best combination of power and streetability, but was just wondering how much bigger i can go and still retain some decent drivability. also which companies you guys prefer. i've heard many good things about mti and seen that many people on the board have them, but i heard somewhere about a cam by thunderracing that with stock heads and complete bolt-ons puts out 400-450 @ the wheels, wondering if anyone on here has heard bout it or know what grind that is or what thunder calls it? thanks in advance, and i really appreciate it if anyone can help me out.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Woody99
i wanted to throw a cam in my 99 z and putting aside all emissions stuff, just want the biggest baddest most powerful cam i can throw in this thing. i will still be driving on the streets so i do need something that will be ok on streets. i've been hearing bout the 224/224 being the best combination of power and streetability, but was just wondering how much bigger i can go and still retain some decent drivability. also which companies you guys prefer. i've heard many good things about mti and seen that many people on the board have them, but i heard somewhere about a cam by thunderracing that with stock heads and complete bolt-ons puts out 400-450 @ the wheels, wondering if anyone on here has heard bout it or know what grind that is or what thunder calls it? thanks in advance, and i really appreciate it if anyone can help me out.
I have heard of the G5X2 cam (LG Motorsports?) that puts out about 420-430rwhp with stock heads and a good tune on an M6. Dont know the specs though. Anyone here know?
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Originally Posted by Woody99
i wanted to throw a cam in my 99 z and putting aside all emissions stuff, just want the biggest baddest most powerful cam i can throw in this thing. i will still be driving on the streets so i do need something that will be ok on streets. i've been hearing bout the 224/224 being the best combination of power and streetability, but was just wondering how much bigger i can go and still retain some decent drivability. also which companies you guys prefer. i've heard many good things about mti and seen that many people on the board have them, but i heard somewhere about a cam by thunderracing that with stock heads and complete bolt-ons puts out 400-450 @ the wheels, wondering if anyone on here has heard bout it or know what grind that is or what thunder calls it? thanks in advance, and i really appreciate it if anyone can help me out.
I put an MTI X1 cam in my car....
gobs of power...and still "streetable"
very flat torque curve...
380HP before heads

just put on my heads...dyno tune monday

and th ebig cam you are hearing about is the T-Rex cam...and its a pretty big cam.....dont know if I would really call it streetable.....kinda rough...
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Woody99
i wanted to throw a cam in my 99 z and putting aside all emissions stuff, just want the biggest baddest most powerful cam i can throw in this thing. i will still be driving on the streets so i do need something that will be ok on streets. i've been hearing bout the 224/224 being the best combination of power and streetability, but was just wondering how much bigger i can go and still retain some decent drivability. also which companies you guys prefer. i've heard many good things about mti and seen that many people on the board have them, but i heard somewhere about a cam by thunderracing that with stock heads and complete bolt-ons puts out 400-450 @ the wheels, wondering if anyone on here has heard bout it or know what grind that is or what thunder calls it? thanks in advance, and i really appreciate it if anyone can help me out.
You're thinking about the T-Rex cam. Do a search, you'll find info.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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i just did TR's 224/224 112 cam and so far its VERY streetable....i've only driven it for a day though hehe
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Thunder Racing T-REX 243/249 @.50 608/611. More of a gentleman on the street than you think.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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thanks a ton guys, yeah i think i'll get me that t-rex, doesn't sound too bad, and hay who doesn't like it a lil rough, huh? ahh...
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thanks a ton guys, yeah i think i'll get me that t-rex, doesn't sound too bad, and hay who doesn't like it a lil rough, huh? ahh...
I'm sure you'll be happy with it!!
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