Cam rec for lq9 408ci with tfs 215cc heads
10-17-2018, 06:59 PM
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Cam rec for lq9 408ci with tfs 215cc heads So after recommendations I have decided to order my shortblock from TMS. I will listthe details below of the car and components.what I would like is your suggestions and opinions as far as cam goes. TIA
TMS 408 with -15cc pistons about 10.7:1 CR with my heads
tfs 215 milled to 59cc chambers( I know I know... go with 225s, but I am going to go with these
fast 102 intake
fast 92 mm tb
1 3/4 headers w/3” collectors true dual 3” x pipe
underdrive pulley
t56 monster clutch
3300lbs car
3.70 gears mwc 9”
i was running this setup in a ls1 346 with a vrx4 cam 228/230 and made 478 and best pass of 11.1@124.
TMS 408 with -15cc pistons about 10.7:1 CR with my heads
tfs 215 milled to 59cc chambers( I know I know... go with 225s, but I am going to go with these
fast 102 intake
fast 92 mm tb
1 3/4 headers w/3” collectors true dual 3” x pipe
underdrive pulley
t56 monster clutch
3300lbs car
3.70 gears mwc 9”
i was running this setup in a ls1 346 with a vrx4 cam 228/230 and made 478 and best pass of 11.1@124.
10-17-2018, 07:24 PM
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2000ss,
ill give Dustin a call. I really liked the vengeance cam, but also heard great things about BTR and Pat G. Open to others too, just want some opinions.
ill give Dustin a call. I really liked the vengeance cam, but also heard great things about BTR and Pat G. Open to others too, just want some opinions.
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Yes, I already have the 215 and they are already milled to 59cc. I know that the 1 3/4 headers will hold me back a little, but should only be up top. Also, this set up SHOULD be temporary. I plan to eventually go turbo a few yrs down the road. Ill give cam motion a call.
10-18-2018, 09:17 AM
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I had Pat G spec my cam for my car. Similar combo. My TFS 215’s are milled to 59cc as well then I had the chambers opened to the 4.065 bore on my ls3 Block. When I spoke to TFS they told me the 225 program is very marginal and the 215’s actually come in more around 220. They said to leave them alone.
10-18-2018, 06:01 PM
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Jtm, if I didnt already have these I would definitely have gone bigger, bit since I already have these I dont see a point in selling them at a loss to pay another 2700 for a few more ponies. Plus, I plan to go turbo and when I do I am pulling these off and putting some stock ported heads and just turn up the boost to make for the loss of efficiency.
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Jp, did you have your heads opened up to the 4” bore? I saw two other membersmaking over 520 rwhp with the 215s, but they had the chambers opened up to the 4” bore.