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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Whats a good cam that i could reliably make around 400 rwhp with a bolt on car? I dont want something out rageous and VERY streetable. Thanks.
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i would think one of the stealth cams would work good for you then.
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A 224 114lsa with a higher idle will sound almost stock, if you want. A 112lsa will have a lot more lope to it. The 224 will be streetable as well, but you are probley not going to hit 400rwhp with all the boltons.
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Your in for it now LMFAO. You've been around awhile, I figured you would have stumbled across the numerous threads with this topic............but, here you go. TR224 or TSP225. If you do a search on those you'll find more info than you could read in a year. Good luck with the mods and the rest of the members on here when they see this post.
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Wow in the time it took my slowass to type all that look how many people responded
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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Brian beat me too it; tr224 or tsp225, though unless you have the top of the line bolt ons (90/90, ect), your realistically looking more in the 380rwhp range.
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ok im a newb when it comes to any internal parts, i have mostly just looked at bolt ons. Anyways who makes the tr224 & tsp225? Im guessing the tsp225 is from texas-speed and performance but what about the tr224? Thanks...and flame away.
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Futral Motorsports F11
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Originally Posted by C.J.
ok im a newb when it comes to any internal parts, i have mostly just looked at bolt ons. Anyways who makes the tr224 & tsp225? Im guessing the tsp225 is from texas-speed and performance but what about the tr224? Thanks...and flame away.
TSP= Texas Speed ----->
TR= Thunder Racing ----->
F or FM= Futral ------>

TSP 225 or F11 get my vote.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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Thank Man! Ok, last question i promise. Any valvtrain types of upgrades required with any of these camshafts?

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Very streetable, cam only, and 400 RWHP is a bit much IMO. Depends on your definition of streetable I guess.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Very streetable, cam only, and 400 RWHP is a bit much IMO. Depends on your definition of streetable I guess.
Any of the cams listed in this thread should be 100% streetable for anybody with tune.
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Comp Cam 918 valvesprings, hardened pushrods, and a gasket set for water pump, and timing cover.
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Any of the cams listed in this thread should be 100% streetable for anybody with tune.
Streetable? Yes. 400 RWHP? No.
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
400 RWHP?
Maybe. Not like it hasn't happened before. Wouldn't count on it or anything though....
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well 400 rwhp isnt absolutely necessary just would be nice
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Streetable? Yes. 400 RWHP? No.
Dude my FM11 sounds almost stock, and it drives like a dream, it made 390 r.w.h.p. cam only with a stock T.B. and pulley before the heads.
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Originally Posted by INVISIBLEZ
Dude my FM11 sounds almost stock, and it drives like a dream, it made 390 r.w.h.p. cam only with a stock T.B. and pulley before the heads.
I must have glossed over this cam...I was really referring to the TR224 and TSP225. It'll probably depend more on a "friendly" dyno rather than the cam choice. I just think 400 RWHP cam only is a lofty goal while retaining what I would consider to be good street manners. I have some pretty high standards though. I really need to take a ride in a car with an FM11 to see just how streetable it is.
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
I must have glossed over this cam...I was really referring to the TR224 and TSP225. It'll probably depend more on a "friendly" dyno rather than the cam choice. I just think 400 RWHP cam only is a lofty goal while retaining what I would consider to be good street manners. I have some pretty high standards though. I really need to take a ride in a car with an FM11 to see just how streetable it is.
Seriously, the TR224 lopes harder than my FM11, my car idles @ a stop light with the a/c on @ 850, no surging @ all. This cam makes awesome power and torque with excellent drivabilty.

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