magic stick vs. trex
09-28-2004, 12:34 AM
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magic stick vs. trex I want a big *** cam that pulls like a mother f*cker. My tr224 actually makes decent power at 403 rwhp but I want a bigger cam. I know these cams will make good power but what cam would be better. See mods in sig. The magic stick is on a 113 so it might be alittle more streetable but the trex makes CRAZY power. Pros and cons of both please!!
09-28-2004, 12:56 AM
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Just cause cam X is on a 113 and the other is on a 110 dosent mean alot. You have to break it down and find out how many degrees of overlap the cam has. for example a 224/224 on a 112 has the same overlap as a 228/228 on a 114. Also, do you plan to get heads, and if you dont plan on changing cams will it work with the heads. How far are you willing to spin that motor and will it hold. That T-Rex is gona like the 7k mark, so you might want to upgrade rod bolts too.
09-28-2004, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by stang killer
Just cause cam X is on a 113 and the other is on a 110 dosent mean alot. You have to break it down and find out how many degrees of overlap the cam has. for example a 224/224 on a 112 has the same overlap as a 228/228 on a 114. Also, do you plan to get heads, and if you dont plan on changing cams will it work with the heads. How far are you willing to spin that motor and will it hold. That T-Rex is gona like the 7k mark, so you might want to upgrade rod bolts too.
09-28-2004, 01:05 AM
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You'll definitely need to spin your motor higher then you want to with the T-Rex to get the most out of. The MS3 can make some insane power as well, won't need to spin to 7k to get there, but close. These huge cams will need the higher rpms either way. They all do.
09-28-2004, 02:01 AM
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I want a big *** cam that pulls like a mother f*cker. My tr224 actually makes decent power at 403 rwhp but I want a bigger cam. I know these cams will make good power but what cam would be better. See mods in sig. The magic stick is on a 113 so it might be alittle more streetable but the trex makes CRAZY power. Pros and cons of both please!!
09-28-2004, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 35th SS
your car is a good candidate for that trex cam since its an m6 and you mentioned not getting aftermarket heads for awhile.remember gotta spin this cam way up there.and more gearing.
09-28-2004, 12:50 PM
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you've said you prolly won't spin it past 6800-6900rpms...which is where this cam makes some serious power. Fireball shifts at 7k with this cam. thats the one thing that keeps me hesitant from suggesting you get this cam. unless you change your mind about revvin it to the higer rpms. bump your rev limiter to 7200 and shift @ 6800-6900, and you'll love her. get some ARP rod bolts just to be safe 
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Originally Posted by stang killer
Have you thought about a the futural 230/232, it makes good power and you wont have to go to an insane amount of RPM.
09-28-2004, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by F1_SS
I thought you were going to sell the car?
09-28-2004, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by distortion_69
Ron Jeremy. Although, I think you'd make better power with a set of good heads. You'd also keep your streetability, and save life on your engine.
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You don't necessarily have to spend 2k on some heads, several sponsers offer them for less than $1500. You should definately look into the FMS Ron Jeremy Cam (nickname). Its a contender, and I'm hoping to prove it with my next trip to the track. Any of the cams will do well though. I think data has shown that the t-rex slightly outperforms the magic stick, though.
Good Luck,
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Good Luck,
Josh
