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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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Hey all,

I am in the market for a new cam and contacted Cam Motion.
They suggested the Titan 4 227/232 113+4.

My current cam is the 228R 228/228 112+2.

Will I notice any difference between these two cams with the same overlap?

My cam seems very mild now, although it could be that I am just used to it.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 01:21 PM
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Not even worth the change IMO. I bet you won't even know the difference
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Thats what I thought. Reason for change is a failed lifter that took out a lobe.

I am not necessarily looking for more power, but maybe more of an aggressive idle.
Its currently pretty mild with 2.5" TD and Magnaflows.
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 03:11 PM
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Gotcha. Yeah even the idle difference wouldn't be noticeable
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Going to go with a custom grind from Cam Motion. 230/238 .621/.604 for a bit more overlap and exhaust note. Thanks for the input HCI.
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Now you're talking lol. IMO that cam is a decent upgrade, and worthy of replacing the other one. What's the LSA?
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That sounds like a solid choice for your setup
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A more aggressive idle can be done in tuning. No need to go get a barely different cam in hopes of a more aggressive idle.
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As stated above, lost a lifter and need a cam.
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That doesn't mean you need a more aggressive cam just for the sound which will drive worse.
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I need a new cam and wanted something different than I had. Why is this a problem for you?
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Your alternate cam is basically the same thing as already stated. I was simply pointing out that wanting a more aggressive sound doesn't require a more aggressive cam profile. Make sense?
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Fair enough. I see your point.

But are these really the same thing?
228/228 .600/.600 112
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230/238 .621/.604? 113
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Absolutely not they aren't the same....but that's not the same specs as your original post.
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I see in your signature thst you run E85. You don't see to many n/a setups running it. I'm curious, what made you go this route?
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My compression was too high for 91. I regret it a bit now as the ethanol rating at the only station near me has been all over the place and I don't have a flex fuel sensor setup yet.
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Your new cam will drive great with a good tune. Very similar to my cam and I love it.. I think it's a good happy medium for street/strip performance and sounds real nice.
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Get some electric cutouts, if you don’t have them already, and/or lower idle speed.
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Get some electric cutouts, if you don’t have them already, and/or lower idle speed.
OP was last here over 2 years ago. Keep in mind this thread is from 2018....
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