TR224 cam, opinions?
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It's a Thunder Racing cam 224/224 and .561/.561 on a 112 LSA.
Seems like I may get an awesome deal on one and just wanted other's opinions on how well it would match up.
Currently only have a 2800 stall and cut-out, I will be upgrading to a 3500ish stall SOON and plans include gears (273s currently)
I know this is a smaller cam but will I be happy with it and what gains could be expected?
Also, any other recommendations for a better cam for my setup?
Thanks for the help!
Seems like I may get an awesome deal on one and just wanted other's opinions on how well it would match up.
Currently only have a 2800 stall and cut-out, I will be upgrading to a 3500ish stall SOON and plans include gears (273s currently)
I know this is a smaller cam but will I be happy with it and what gains could be expected?
Also, any other recommendations for a better cam for my setup?
Thanks for the help!
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That cam makes real good power in the midrange where it counts on the street. If you can get a good deal on it, I'd say go for it, esp considering that cam is pretty auto-friendly.
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Originally Posted by fivepointseven
It's a Thunder Racing cam 224/224 and .561/.561 on a 112 LSA.
Seems like I may get an awesome deal on one and just wanted other's opinions on how well it would match up.
Currently only have a 2800 stall and cut-out, I will be upgrading to a 3500ish stall SOON and plans include gears (273s currently)
I know this is a smaller cam but will I be happy with it and what gains could be expected?
Also, any other recommendations for a better cam for my setup?
Thanks for the help!
Seems like I may get an awesome deal on one and just wanted other's opinions on how well it would match up.
Currently only have a 2800 stall and cut-out, I will be upgrading to a 3500ish stall SOON and plans include gears (273s currently)
I know this is a smaller cam but will I be happy with it and what gains could be expected?
Also, any other recommendations for a better cam for my setup?
Thanks for the help!
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with this cam, good heads, Hooker LTs, and 2.5" true duals in an '01 Z28 (M6), I was able to pull 400rwh/385rwtq in the middle of the summer (110F) on a stock short block (346) with cracked pistons (ring lands on 6 or the 8 pistons were cracked....#7 the rings were melted)......
I would say the TR224, 112LSA is probubly the best all around cam for a 346CI engine on the market today...hands down......it drives nice, it sounds good (a mild lope), it makes good power, gets good Miles/Gal, etc.......hands down all around best....
I would say the TR224, 112LSA is probubly the best all around cam for a 346CI engine on the market today...hands down......it drives nice, it sounds good (a mild lope), it makes good power, gets good Miles/Gal, etc.......hands down all around best....
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I would say I like my cam (332rwhp 345rwtq) with my mods. I think it's pretty good because it's my daily driver. Everytime I see other F-Body's around with bigger cams it always makes me want to go bigger. But good ole emissions has to mess things up and I really don't want to go to the ref. Plus with a few other bolt on's you'll probably see numbers in the 370ish to 390ish range I would say depending on a4 or m6 car.
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Originally Posted by JVs95LS1Z28
I would say I like my cam (332rwhp 345rwtq) with my mods. I think it's pretty good because it's my daily driver. Everytime I see other F-Body's around with bigger cams it always makes me want to go bigger. But good ole emissions has to mess things up and I really don't want to go to the ref. Plus with a few other bolt on's you'll probably see numbers in the 370ish to 390ish range I would say depending on a4 or m6 car.
Your only making 332rwhp and 345rwtq with the tr224 cam? It seems like you should be making more then that....
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If you're running long tubes, you'll make the most power by installing it at 112 intake centerline (no advance). If the cam was ground +4, then you'll need to retard it 4 degrees for it to be straight up (112 ICL).
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2022 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 S&B CAI, Corsa catback.
2023 Corvette 3LT Z51 soon to be modified.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.