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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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Basicly i have 2002 Camaro SS with a NOS 5177 dry kit. 100hp shot

Whats the best cam for it and what else do i need to replace with the cam install?
My last question is how much is it to have a cam installed and tuned... Including things like the spings and what not...


Im completely lost when it comes to the cams world. BTW The car is a M6
, lid, ported MAF, Spec Stage 3, cutouts, NOS Dry 100 shot.
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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"Best cam for nitrous" is relative. You'll need a cam with a big exhaust duration. Like in the 230's range on the exhaust side.

When swapping a cam, the only true necessities are the valvesprings. But it is a good idea (and highly recommended) that you also swap out the retainers, pushrods, lifters (if car has high mileage), and timing chain.

As far as cost. Going to a speed shop will run a lot more than doing it with a friend, or someone local from this board. Expect to pay around $600 for a cam package installed and another $400-$600 for full dyno tuning. My advice is to find someone local on this board who is experienced and reputable that lives near you and call him up and see about doing it in a garage somewhere. That way you can work on it too and learn some.
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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I just put in the 233/239 cam that Texas Speed and Performance just came out with.....I made 488hp/533tq with a 100 shot on a full bottle with my old MTI X1 cam, I put this new cam in with the same shot and lower bottle pressure and made 509hp/529tq
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Who lives in the boston area that could do that for me... I hear alot about SLOWHAWK on all the forums and another corvette owner... Would he be able to do something like that...?
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