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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 07:46 PM
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I had Martin spec me a cam based off of the Stage 3. It surges pretty bad below 2k rpms but I have yet to get it tuned which I know will help tremendously. But I've always heard any big cam will surge a little...
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 09:10 PM
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Thanks for all the opinions guys. The more i look into it, I'm down to the tick stage 2 231/235 or I'm going to have Tony Mamo spec me a cam. Im gonna get some funds together, talk to Tony and go from there.
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Figured as much, but didn't see it in your signature. Did you break the 10 bolt, or were you proactive?
I broke the drive shaft and at that point decided to do it all, the 10 bolt was all good when I pulled and inspected it.
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Originally Posted by SoonerBrad88
I had Martin spec me a cam based off of the Stage 3. It surges pretty bad below 2k rpms but I have yet to get it tuned which I know will help tremendously. But I've always heard any big cam will surge a little...

I have no surging what so ever, even when the stock 10 bolt was in it
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by inssanity21
I have no surging what so ever, even when the stock 10 bolt was in it
Really? no surging at all? Martin told me 1st, 5th and 6th gear 1600rpm and under it will
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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It's in the tune, it's in the tune, it's in the tune. I know people are sick of hearing it, but it's true.
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 10:00 PM
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My buddy is getting his cammed LS1 tuned soon. He has a game very similar to the stage 3 except with 3.90 gears. So i will check his car out and ride around with him and go from there i guess.
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 08:15 AM
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Feel free to give me a call back or email with any further inquiries. I'd be glad to discuss more specifics to ensure you are happy with the camshaft you purchase.

That said, I would not recommend the SNS Stage 3 for a DD.

Only unless you have already owned previously cammed LS engines with MS3/4, T-rex, Vindicator, Polluter sized camshafts before and understand the nuances that go with a cam of this size.
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Feel free to give me a call back or email with any further inquiries. I'd be glad to discuss more specifics to ensure you are happy with the camshaft you purchase.

That said, I would not recommend the SNS Stage 3 for a DD.

Only unless you have already owned previously cammed LS engines with MS3/4, T-rex, Vindicator, Polluter sized camshafts before and understand the nuances that go with a cam of this size.
I agree...
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Feel free to give me a call back or email with any further inquiries. I'd be glad to discuss more specifics to ensure you are happy with the camshaft you purchase.

That said, I would not recommend the SNS Stage 3 for a DD.

Only unless you have already owned previously cammed LS engines with MS3/4, T-rex, Vindicator, Polluter sized camshafts before and understand the nuances that go with a cam of this size.
Even for a car with a ~4000 converter? I understand M6's tend to "see" the driveability issues a bit more.
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DREAMZ28
Even for a car with a ~4000 converter? I understand M6's tend to "see" the driveability issues a bit more.
I daily drove my car with a MS3 and a SS3600, but I tend to find things more street able than others. All depends on the driver, if you prefer things to be more aggressive you'll probably be fine. But to some they like as close to stock *** possible.
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 08:01 AM
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I have the BTR Stage III w/3600 (which I believe is very similar to the SNS TM3) and although I don't DD it, I could. As stated above a good tuner makes the difference.
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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Having a stall that large wont really matter who is tuning it. but having a 6spd car with 3.42s will not be dd friendly. esp in 6th gear trying to cruise.
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Originally Posted by DREAMZ28
Even for a car with a ~4000 converter? I understand M6's tend to "see" the driveability issues a bit more.
Yes, even with a 4000 converter.

Although a 4000 converter can "take advantage" of a larger cam and possibly be quicker at the drag strip, it still comes down to how the car is used.
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Old Mar 20, 2015 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Yes, even with a 4000 converter.

Although a 4000 converter can "take advantage" of a larger cam and possibly be quicker at the drag strip, it still comes down to how the car is used.
X100000

We see more converters come back because they were too aggressive than the other way around. If you cruise the car a ton on the street, that stall WILL become annoying.
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Originally Posted by LoganTHMotorsports
X100000

We see more converters come back because they were too aggressive than the other way around. If you cruise the car a ton on the street, that stall WILL become annoying.
Depends on the person lol. I found my 3600 too small, then again I DD a Camaro with no AC for over a year so my idea of steetable is a bit extreme.
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Originally Posted by Kingc8r
Depends on the person lol. I found my 3600 too small, then again I DD a Camaro with no AC for over a year so my idea of steetable is a bit extreme.
^ Agree. My car is literally my only car, and I enjoyed the stall until the motor went. By then I had put a solid 6k miles on it. Realistically, with the power I had it probably stalled closer to 4300 than 4000. My car also never had A/C for the 3 years I drove it every day. I guess it boils down to the person at the end of the day.
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
Feel free to give me a call back or email with any further inquiries. I'd be glad to discuss more specifics to ensure you are happy with the camshaft you purchase.

That said, I would not recommend the SNS Stage 3 for a DD.

Only unless you have already owned previously cammed LS engines with MS3/4, T-rex, Vindicator, Polluter sized camshafts before and understand the nuances that go with a cam of this size.
Lol but you recommended me the stage 3 for a daily haha
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Originally Posted by 73CamaroLT
Lol but you recommended me the stage 3 for a daily haha
If I did, there was a very good reason behind it!

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