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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 04:37 AM
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Just wanted to know what kind of cam would work with my arh 1/34 headers it's a bolt on ls1 camaro and its a4 and how much power can these headers take with out being restrictive in power
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 05:26 AM
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what gear and stall
any other mods besides headers
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 07:49 AM
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1.75 headers restrict power on a stock engine up top so thats not a really good ay to look at it.

as far as the cam goes we need more info, whats above is like saying you want a car and that you need to drive it to work but you want people to recommend a car lol
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Lol sorry about that guys my car has stock stall and 323 gears my car has Slp lm 1 Slp ram air ls6 intake pp Tb . Tb bypass Slp bellow 160 stat and dyno tuned
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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I mean I'm looking for street use not really drag strip wanting my car to feel like stock but faster and sound really mean if that makes sense
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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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you need at least a mild stall converter before or with a cam
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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 09:11 AM
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Stall should be done before or with cam swap.
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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 10:27 AM
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I daily drive my car with a SI5 Cam and 3600 stall.
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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 11:07 PM
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decent gears and supporting mods, but like others have stated; the stall should be done first. At least a 3200 or so is a great entry level mod.
If you are dead set against a converter mod, then the best little compromise cam is the Lingenfelter GT 2-3. At 207/220 and 570 lift it certainly won't sound mean but the car will get a bit louder and pick up in the neighborhood of 30 rear wheel horsepower. It can work with the GM yellow springs, however a PAC beehive is still a better option. Don't forget some hardened 5/16" .080" push rods, T-chain and oil pump upgrades while you're in there
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3600 stall at a minimum..though i would go with a 3800.

Some cams that i would suggest are a TSP 228, Torquer 2 232/234, or speed inc SI5 231/237.
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Originally Posted by BoricuaHec01
I daily drive my car with a SI5 Cam and 3600 stall.
Ive always liked that cam..
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I'm looking for street use not really drag strip wanting my car to feel like stock
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 03:58 AM
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Oh yes guys I'm definitely going to stall it before cam I'm wanting to go 3600 or 3800 circle d or yank but like I said what kind of cam will be good with my arh 1/34 headers thanks guys
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 10:30 AM
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you don't cam an engine for your headers
I'd consider this one here....http://store.cammotion.com/the-titan4
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