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Old May 24, 2021 | 04:42 PM
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I'm wondering which cam, lifters, and springs to use. I have an 02 camaro M6 and an lq4. Gonna be running ported LS3 heads ls3 intake, gen iv rods and flat tops with valve reliefs and don't know yet but either 3.42 or 4.10 rear
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How will it be used? Where do you want the power band?
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Old May 24, 2021 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
How will it be used? Where do you want the power band?
it'll be just a weekend toy and drag car. And hoping to have the power band up top but not much low end loss of possible.
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With 4.10s and/or 11.0:1 Comp and above
Cam Motion LS3 Titan 3 227*/237* 113* + 3.5*

3.42s and/or less than 11.0:1 Comp
Cam Motion LS3 Titan 2 222*/230* 113* + 3*

They will be happy to discuss springs, PR, & lifters as well.
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I think that Titan 3 would be fine with 3.42 gear. My BTR stage 2 227/234 works fine with M6 and 3.42 gears. 3.73 would be slightly better gear set though.
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