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Old Mar 29, 2015 | 08:52 PM
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Hey guys Im wanting a cam really soon but I have a questions

I have a 2002 Z28 Camaro A4

What are some good cams that are still streetable?

Is the MS3 streetable ?

If I was to go LS1 Hot Cam would I need a Stall since it's a small Cam ?

Is there a Good cam that's Between the hot cam and MS3 ?
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Old Mar 29, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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There is dozens of choices between those two cams. What are the rest of your mods and future plans?
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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I drive my car on the street and I have a ms3 cam. I also have a 3800 ptc converter.
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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There is dozens of choices between those two cams. What are the rest of your mods and future plans?
Umm H/C/I THATS about it motor wise
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Brndn59
I drive my car on the street and I have a ms3 cam. I also have a 3800 ptc converter.
Is it a A4 ?
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 10:49 AM
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Umm H/C/I THATS about it motor wise
That doesn't say much. We'd need all of the details for the rest of the mods to even begin to suggest a cam. Saying an engine has heads and an intake does not mean much, all engines must have heads and an intake to run.

Is it a A4 ?
The converter suggests that yes it is indeed an automatic 4 speed.

Although I wouldn't consider an MS3 with a 3800 stall "streetable". Can it be driven on the street with relative effort? Sure. Would it be fun to drive more than just when racing on the streets (eg. driving to work or to the store)? Not really.
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Okay my bad guys Im looking into to putting in

-92mm Fast Intake
-Ported LS1 Heads
I can't figure out which cam to go with, I want to keep it streetable
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If you are going to daily drive your car,

Look at the 228/228 or Torquer 2 232/234 from TSP.

You are going to need a stall as well. I would suggest a 3600 stall.

I have a 4000 stall in mines, and run a 233/239 cam.
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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1
If you are going to daily drive your car,

Look at the 228/228 or Torquer 2 232/234 from TSP.

You are going to need a stall as well. I would suggest a 3600 stall.

I have a 4000 stall in mines, and run a 233/239 cam.
Alright man thanks. Did you change anything in the Valuetrain
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Keep duration in the 22Xs to low 23Xs. It's easiest to find a sponsor you like and call them for some advice. I've used both EPS and Cam Motion with great results. Martin from Tick is also very helpful here.

MS3 shouldn't even be on your mind. It's more towards the max effort side of things and would need a 4000 stall, short gears, and a perfect tune to work well. If you like Texas Speed they have dozens of other cams more suitable for your combo and goals.
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Originally Posted by redtan
Although I wouldn't consider an MS3 with a 3800 stall "streetable". Can it be driven on the street with relative effort? Sure. Would it be fun to drive more than just when racing on the streets (eg. driving to work or to the store)? Not really.
I beg to differ. Stalled/cammed cars are great fun at all times. All opinions are valid though.
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