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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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ok so which is better the TSP 231/237 .598/.595 or the FM13 230/232 .598/.585??? who has has experience with these cams and which one makes more power?
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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I've got a 231/237 in my apt waiting to be installed. In my research, it makes about 390rwhp and 350-370rwtq. What times have you run with yours?
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if you already have the 231/237, i'd look at the f14, which is 232/234 598/598 112, or the Ron Jeremy, 236/239 600/611 111. They will both make more power than the 231/237 when properly tuned, still offering great drivability. there is a post in the dyno section with some unreal #'s for the f14, 422 in an unlocked a4 cam only. check it out.
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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yeah but will i have Piston/valve clearence problems with a cam bigger than .598/.595???
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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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did you mill your heads?
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they are Patriot Stage 2 5.3's im not for sure what they do
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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Im going to be purchasing the FMS cam very shortly here. I've been doing alot of research & spoke to Allan Futral...he was more than helpful. I'd suggest you do the same and he should be able to help you out if you let him know what you have done, and what goals you're trying to achieve w/your setup.
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they are Patriot Stage 2 5.3's im not for sure what they do
they dont mill unless you ask them too. the FM13 or FM14 should have no clearance issues.
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The FM13 may give better low and midrange output compared to the 231/237, and perform equally as well up top.
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 03:00 AM
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The FM13 may give better low and midrange output compared to the 231/237, and perform equally as well up top.
well i called Futural and they got me the F14 cam coming so i will let you know the power increases over the tsp cam
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Originally Posted by Ta's02Ws6
well i called Futural and they got me the F14 cam coming so i will let you know the power increases over the tsp cam
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