Finally Finally Doing It!!!
Finally Finally Doing It!!! Well, after bugging everybody on site for months, I'm finally taking the big plunge and ordering my cam tomorrow. I'm going w/ the TR "Old Man" cam which is a 215/220 .600/.523 on a 115. I know I'm going to get flamed a bit for how small it is, (LMAO something I'm used to 
) but I live in Cali, so emissions is a concern, and I don't have the funds to rack her up w/ a good tuner. For the record though, how much does it cost for a good tune. I live in San Diego BTW. Again, thanks to everybody. JRP in particular, but I've gotten a LOT of good advice from a LOT of people (Really too many to list). 
) but I live in Cali, so emissions is a concern, and I don't have the funds to rack her up w/ a good tuner. For the record though, how much does it cost for a good tune. I live in San Diego BTW. Again, thanks to everybody. JRP in particular, but I've gotten a LOT of good advice from a LOT of people (Really too many to list). Last edited by CaptUSA; Jun 23, 2004 at 11:34 PM. Reason: Add "too many to list"
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Hey man don't worry about what other people think of your cam and what not. It's good to take advice don't there is a point where it become your decision since it's your $$$
Hope you enjoy it.
Hope you enjoy it.
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Hey don't worry about the others here, I respect your decision to do things your way. I am researching similar cams, any reason you did not go with the GT2-3 cam, was is even considered or? I'm looking for something along the lines of what you purchased. Best of luck!
Regards,
John
Regards,
John
Originally Posted by ArcticFormula
Hey don't worry about the others here, I respect your decision to do things your way. I am researching similar cams, any reason you did not go with the GT2-3 cam, was is even considered or? I'm looking for something along the lines of what you purchased. Best of luck!
Regards,
John
Regards,
John
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From: Abilene, Tx
I know what you mean. I did the same thing with the 'Sleeper'. Although I went more along the lines of Colonels' original idea. And my cam does exactly what you just stated. I am still on stock manifolds and at idle, unless you know what to listen for, you can't even hear it. Even with the cut out open. But as soon as I go WOT you can really feel the power. And people on the outside of the car have said that it doesn't sound stock but it also doesn't sound cammed. Just what I want.
My specs are 224/220 .581/.581 116LSA I am still on my stock tune also. I know someone with a HPTuner and they raised my rev limiter but that's about it. And there is plenty of power there, I can't wait until I can affod headers!!!
My specs are 224/220 .581/.581 116LSA I am still on my stock tune also. I know someone with a HPTuner and they raised my rev limiter but that's about it. And there is plenty of power there, I can't wait until I can affod headers!!!
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Verdad Gallardo Talked to Jeff down at TR, and placed my order. Should be here next week. My engine is no longer being rebuilt, it is being replaced!! Yeah!! Will I get the newer version of the LS1? If memory serves, the '01-02 years had a few more horsepower than 00 and earlier. Right or wrong?
Originally Posted by CaptUSA
Talked to Jeff down at TR, and placed my order. Should be here next week. My engine is no longer being rebuilt, it is being replaced!! Yeah!! Will I get the newer version of the LS1? If memory serves, the '01-02 years had a few more horsepower than 00 and earlier. Right or wrong?
Hey, every little bit helps. Thanks 44mag. That LS6 intake will save me another $300 at least. 
... If the 01-02 had the LS6 intake manifold, why do they only put out 5 more hp? I thought that manifold was supposed to be worth more like 15? 
... If the 01-02 had the LS6 intake manifold, why do they only put out 5 more hp? I thought that manifold was supposed to be worth more like 15? 
Congrats on the cam. I'm in Cali to so I know how it goes, but as you can tell, that hasn't stopped me
LS6 intake making 15 hp on a stock motor is a crock. It can make 15 on a cammed motor.
LS6 intake making 15 hp on a stock motor is a crock. It can make 15 on a cammed motor.
Originally Posted by CaptUSA
Hey, every little bit helps. Thanks 44mag. That LS6 intake will save me another $300 at least. ... If the 01-02 had the LS6 intake manifold, why do they only put out 5 more hp? I thought that manifold was supposed to be worth more like 15?
... If the 01-02 had the LS6 intake manifold, why do they only put out 5 more hp? I thought that manifold was supposed to be worth more like 15?