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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Just like the Title says, what would you perferr in a stock headed car?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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FM14 or a G5X-3, they make awesome power with good torque.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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i would go with the magic stick
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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T-ReX.

Or a G5X4 if you're willing to try something else.

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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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i would do thet trex

but wait i did i went threw the same thing trying to decide between the 2
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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Well, I have heard a lot about the G5x4,5s cams. But, i just dont know much about them.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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The G5X4 is, essentially, LG Motorsport's answer to the T-ReX. Obviously they're quite different in design, but both are large, max-effot cams.

The T-ReX powers the world's current quickest and fastest cam-only LS1, and the G5X4 powers the world's current quickest and fastest stock bottom end LS1.

Obviously, they both seem to be working pretty well.

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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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I have heard a lot from many people, but i have a hard time getting away from TSPs cams. Here soon I will be buying a cam, and really want to get peoples opinions before i make some mistake.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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i've heard good things about both... if you are really stuck between the 2 just get whichever you can get cheaper or on GP
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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if you get dead stuck between two cams, do like steph said and find one on a GP, or call up the respective shops and have them earn your business. whoever gives you better service when answering your questions and whatnot....there you go. a cam purchase is a big one if you get a kit...make sure its with the right people.

with that being said...my money is going to the great folks @ FMS
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Well, as i see it. LGs cams are right around 440 bucks for a new cam. At TSP, you get the cam kit for right around 700. Unless there is specials i dont know about.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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I'd just get a cam from TSP since they're close to ya!
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MS3 is a great cam if you can get it tuned right

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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 03:11 AM
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T-Rex.
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I just installed the MS3 this week and have been tuning it myself (first time) with hptuners. I have a 3500 stall right now and stock 3.23 gears. So far tuning hasnt been bad, It starts right up and finds idle right away. It surges very very slightly when stopping at a light but thats about it.It has never come close to dying. I can see it needing some taller gears but for now its been great. I idle around with a locked TC at 42 MPH with no problems what so ever. No bucking at all. Great cam so far.
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Originally Posted by 99whitews6
I just installed the MS3 this week and have been tuning it myself (first time) with hptuners. I have a 3500 stall right now and stock 3.23 gears. So far tuning hasnt been bad, It starts right up and finds idle right away. It surges very very slightly when stopping at a light but thats about it.It has never come close to dying. I can see it needing some taller gears but for now its been great. I idle around with a locked TC at 42 MPH with no problems what so ever. No bucking at all. Great cam so far.
I need your help then
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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I am not too worried about surging because of the 6 speed, but there will still be some. As far as i can tell, 1200 dollars for a cam kit is really to high. I can buy a spring compressor and pully pullier and still be under that price with a TSP cam kit.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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My buddies are doing very well with the T Rex. I just had to make a cam selection and I bought the G5X3.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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So, what is everyones hp numbers with there cams, this will help out and make a selection quick.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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425 rwhp with T-Rex and bolt-ons.
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