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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 06:32 PM
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I think what everyone is trying to say is that it may not be worth the cause to do a whole lot of work to potentially gain nothing. Also, if its dyno numbers youre wanting then stay with a m6.
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 06:42 PM
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OP, Martin could try and sell you on one of his cams, but at least he's being honest about the probable gains and how in his mind it would not be worth it. To you, the extra 10 to 15 hp may be worth it, and if that's the case, go for it. Not wanting to pull the heads and flycut is what's going to limit the potential significant gains.
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1 1990 VN
You have 467hp now, how much Hp do you really think you are going to gain V Dollars you are going to spend changing the cam.
My guess 10-15hp at most
well said
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by pdd
well said

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OP would be better off spraying it considering he's looking at a stroker in the future
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ls1 1990 VN
OP would be better off spraying it considering he's looking at a stroker in the future
I was about to make the same recommendation. As the investment in a cam swap would not produce a noticeable result in performance. Even a fifty shot at the track would make for more smiles/dollar.

Other than that it comes down to optimizing what you have through tuning and light weight parts - in order to "free up" some power.
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