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Old 04-13-2005, 11:40 PM
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I wanted to do head/cam swap but now i kinda want to do a cam only setup with the usual bolt ons. I want a really lopey cam that has a lot of power. Help me out.
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Mine is pretty nice and it works with Comp 918 single springs.
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Check out the TSP Torquer 233/233 cam. I like mine.

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Check out the TSP Torquer 233/233 cam. I like mine.

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any #'s on your torquer combo?
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Something like the G5X2 or the G5X3 would be good. You could also try any of TSP's or Futrals bigger cams, both companies seem to very popular.
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any #'s on your torquer combo?
I don't yet. Waiting to get ls6 intake before I hit the dyno. My wheels and tires kinda sucked up my funds so I don't know when I'll do it.
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You have to help us help you. We need more information. LOTS more information. REad the stickies and teh cam guide. What transmission do you have? What gears? How much do you run at the track? What is most important to you?
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
You have to help us help you. We need more information. LOTS more information. REad the stickies and teh cam guide. What transmission do you have? What gears? How much do you run at the track? What is most important to you?
great post

Alot of it depends on what you have, if you have a m6, do you have an upgraded clutch, if auto, what stall and so on.

You cant just put a cam in and expect amazing performanc without the whole package sorted out. A4 guys have to run a bigger stall with a bigger cam.
M6 guys need a better clutch, and all of the above need a rearend at some point if you plan on using sticky tires at the track.

Myself I have a Futral F14 and love it. I'm know the stock 3.42s on the m6 arent optimal, but im waiting till i get a 12bolt/9".

Do some searching, read JRPs cam guide, and you will figure it out.
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Look at my car. My cam is too big for the converter and gearing combo. I plan to move to 3.73's, but keeping the 3500 stall is going to limit it's effectiveness at the track. I probably would have been better off with something else from my list, like the TSP torquer. Oh well.




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