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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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I plan to do heads/cam install this coming spring. I want a good heads & cam package that will work best with a 3500 tci ssf converter. I want a big cam.

I plan to use my heads and just have them worked. Stage 2 porting, ferreavalves 2.02 intake & 1.57 exhaust, prolly have them milled too.

Info on cam specs, where to buy, ect ect would be helpful. -Thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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my bud has heads and 3500 stall with a mti x1 that thing sounds sick
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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3500 is too small a stall for a heads and cam car. It will not take full advantage of the powerband provided by the h/c package.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:48 AM
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TR228 and some stage 2 heads would be killer. Make sure you match the gears as well as the stall.
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Originally Posted by BlueSix
3500 is too small a stall for a heads and cam car. It will not take full advantage of the powerband provided by the h/c package.
I wouldn't say that. It's why it's important to match your entire combination together for maxium performance. Too many factors to say one piece won't allow someone to take full advantage of their Heads/Cam package.



SScottie,


What application do you plan on using this in?

Any Power adders?


Never-the-less I'd say a Fast intake / AFR 205 / Proper cam setup would do the job.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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SScottie,

What application do you plan on using this in?

Any Power adders?

Never-the-less I'd say a Fast intake / AFR 205 / Proper cam setup would do the job.
Im going to use the factory ls1 heads and just have them worked as i said above. As far as any power adders go. I plan to install an ati d-1sc procharger eventually. I'm trying to stay away from nitrous.
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That converter will work fine possibly even a lil loose I'd get the heads ported, flow them with your intake on and find someone who can help ya out.
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