Some cam input wanted please
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Some cam input wanted please First off my set up:
1998 Z28 A4 Camaro
Circle D 2600-3200 Converter
3.73 Gears
1 3/4 Longtubes
3'' Duals with X-Pipe and dumps
Stock 243 Heads
Ls6 Intake
Lid
The car is a daily driver so I am curious as to if anyone has experience with the following cam specs. There is a guy selling a new one for a good price, but I can't seem to find a whole lot of info on it.
226/229 .575 .578 112 Lsa
Thoughts on it? Obviously will upgrades springs, retainers, replace oil pump etc. Specifically interested in this cams performance. Looking for improvement under the curve, but I do not want to leave 30hp on the table if there is a better cam for my mild car. Thanks for any insight!
1998 Z28 A4 Camaro
Circle D 2600-3200 Converter
3.73 Gears
1 3/4 Longtubes
3'' Duals with X-Pipe and dumps
Stock 243 Heads
Ls6 Intake
Lid
The car is a daily driver so I am curious as to if anyone has experience with the following cam specs. There is a guy selling a new one for a good price, but I can't seem to find a whole lot of info on it.
226/229 .575 .578 112 Lsa
Thoughts on it? Obviously will upgrades springs, retainers, replace oil pump etc. Specifically interested in this cams performance. Looking for improvement under the curve, but I do not want to leave 30hp on the table if there is a better cam for my mild car. Thanks for any insight!
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
You dont have enough stall to go much bigger. Looking at your stall speed and the fact that its a daily driver id say that's about as big of a cam as youd want to install. Something around 220-224 would really wake the car up and maintain fantastic driveability. Dont listen to the knuckleheads that try to steer you to a cam thats too big for your application.
I agree with 01ssreda4.
Something like this would be right up your alley IMO: http://store.cammotion.com/the-titan2.
You could probably step up to the Titan 3, but that depends where your stall really falls in that broad RPM range you posted. I erred on the side of caution...driving an overcammed understalled auto is the worst thing ever. I know from experience.
Something like this would be right up your alley IMO: http://store.cammotion.com/the-titan2.
You could probably step up to the Titan 3, but that depends where your stall really falls in that broad RPM range you posted. I erred on the side of caution...driving an overcammed understalled auto is the worst thing ever. I know from experience.
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Buddy bought a 222/222 comp cam for dirt cheap. We put that in an m6 car with 4.10 gears and it was a blast to drive, power everywhere, great manners, good gas mileage, it is made for this type of application which is why I recommended what I did. Definitely give cam motion grinds a look.
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IMO, that's too much cam for a "mild" car. Fusion might say slightly different on the stall, but you might need a 4400 to run that cam halfway decent. If you're in any way concerned about mpg, that cam will kill it.
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From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Yep, I would run a 4k+ converter with that. You can get away with your 3600 no doubt about it, but dont be surprised if you pull up next to me with a smaller cam and get drug 
I run a cam with those exact specs but with more lift. That's with a 6.0 that has 4.10 gears and a 6-speed. Even on my setup I wouldn't want a cam much bigger. Definitely a bit too much for your setup IMO
