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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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I Have A 00 Ws6 M6 With Basically Every Bolt On,longtubes,9"with 4:11 Gear Etc Etc.i Am Currently Running Absolute Speed 5.3 Stage 2 Heads That Are Milled For Higher Compression.i Running A 224 224 581 581 112 Lsa Cam.i Want A Cam That Will Make More Power And Keep Good Driveability Like The Cam Im Currently Running. I Was Thinking Maybe A Fms F13 Cam.any Suggestions Would Be Appreciated.thanks
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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I have done a ton of research on cam selection and i'd say that an FM13 would be a good choice for you in that it would offer a decent gain up top and still be fairly smooth (the FM cams all seem very smooth). In fact a local friend just ordered an F13 for his 01 Z28. Can't wait until he gets it in and I can knoiw first hand what that cam is like, but I have heard nothing but good things about it....that goes for all futral cams.

On that note, I am actually getting a TR224 cam b/c i still think its the best ALL-AROUND cam out there. I just bought some Absolute Speed stage 2 heads that have been milled a bit and a TR224 is the biggest cam I can run with them but the guy who had the heads put out 432/400 on the dyno with these heads and just a TR224 so i can live with that

Anyhow, good luck.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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the vinci 055 cam would be a great choice. it'll improve the low to mid range torque, while maintaining the top end horsepower. http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...%20LS1%202.htm

it's been tested vs a comp cam 220/224 115 LSA. results will be out soon.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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I have done a ton of research on cam selection and i'd say that an FM13 would be a good choice for you in that it would offer a decent gain up top and still be fairly smooth (the FM cams all seem very smooth). In fact a local friend just ordered an F13 for his 01 Z28. Can't wait until he gets it in and I can knoiw first hand what that cam is like, but I have heard nothing but good things about it....that goes for all futral cams.

On that note, I am actually getting a TR224 cam b/c i still think its the best ALL-AROUND cam out there. I just bought some Absolute Speed stage 2 heads that have been milled a bit and a TR224 is the biggest cam I can run with them but the guy who had the heads put out 432/400 on the dyno with these heads and just a TR224 so i can live with that

Anyhow, good luck.
i just bought a TSP224R(similar to a TR224) for my new H/C setup.i agree,one of the best all around cams out there.
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The FM13 might not fit with your milled heads. Even if it would fit it will not give you the driveability that your curent cam has. It will have a much ruffer idle. Not saying your curent cam does not lope but the 230/232 .595/.585 112LSA will hit a lot harder. Plus sence it has 6 more degress than your curent cam i think u will have some P/C problems.
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I Put Down 430/408 With The 224 224 581 581.im Just Looking For More Power.overall Its A Great Cam Though
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