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Torquer 233/233 .589/.589 112 LSA
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F13 230/232 .595/.585 112(+2) or 114
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F13 or Torquer Part II

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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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I vote for the FM13. My FM15 makes more torque than the Torquer does .
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Tranzor_Z28
I have the F13 now, and had the TSP 231/237 before it... I really like the F13, great cam for someone who drives on the street as well as the track, but doesn't have as mean a lope as my old 231/237 did. That said, you can't go wrong with either the F13 or the new Torquer.
What is the difference in your track times between the two?
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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f13 is a good mid range cam and you dont have to spin the **** out of the motor. the f13 doesnt have a nasty lope because IMO its a better designed cam and you can tune it to be smooth but still pull like a damn raped ape
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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if you go buy the amount of valve overlap the Torquer has more not much but it does. It is an equal match in valve overlap w/ the F14 if you wanted the simlar sound. the Torquer was a 233/233 but the Vr.2 is 232/234 as well so as you can see Futral cams, at similar/equal sepcs are superior. if the 230/232 is making the power of the TSP torquer at the same RPMs imagine what the F14 (same specs as the new torquer) will do and it spins a tad bit higher!!! I have to go w/ futral on this one
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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On average it seems that hte futral cams make better torque, If your looking for a nasty sounding idle, turn the idle speed down.
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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im going with the F13 after reading many posts on the two cams.
my bro does have the tourquer v1 and made 408 and 410+tq which impresses me with the tsp cams.
I do have a question about the origonal post it says 230/232 .595/.585 112(+2) how does the +2 of timing affect performance or drivability?
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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F13 is a bad *** cam. Many of the big tuners will tell you it is one of the best mix of steetable power.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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I like my Torquer 1 cam.

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Originally Posted by vodas00ss
I do have a question about the origonal post it says 230/232 .595/.585 112(+2) how does the +2 of timing affect performance or drivability?
I'm curious about this also. Especially shift points.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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I just installed a tsp 231/237 and gained only 11 rwhp over my hotcam AND lost, I said lost over 20 rwtq!!!!! DO NOT get the 231/237 for any reason!! My tuner, said FM13 or I could get his secret custom grind
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CamminV6
I just installed a tsp 231/237 and gained only 11 rwhp over my hotcam AND lost, I said lost over 20 rwtq!!!!! DO NOT get the 231/237 for any reason!! My tuner, said FM13 or I could get his secret custom grind
How do you figure that?

377 RWHP & 374 RWTQ 08/2005 - CUTOUT, 4.10's
404 RWHP & 378 RWTQ 12/2005 - TSP 231/237, 3.73's
I see 27 rwhp and 4 rwtq gain
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Both are great cams..
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
How do you figure that?



I see 27 rwhp and 4 rwtq gain
Must have been because he found a tuner who knew what he was doing
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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From what I understand, the +2 advance ground in will shift the powerband down a bit in the rpm range.

-Jason
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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i love my f13 it has good low end torque and pulls hard as hell from 2500 on great cam and was easy to tune no idle problems at an 875 idle and sounds like a monster
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Hey sprydncmd ta, what lsa do you have the f13 on.
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