Yet another Cam Thread F13 or G5x4
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Originally Posted by White 02 WS6
Bigger isnt necessarly better in all cases...It is all in the setup that each part compliments one another...I know some small 221 221 cars putting 400 to the wheels cam only, a G5X3 cam only car putting down 385, yet another 224 224 C2 cam and ported heads running 10.7's all motor in a full weight 3800lbs car...Just get what you feel you will be happy with and what works with your setup...Just my .02
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I am running a PT4000 with 3:73's. And there is no flycutting necessary. Clearance is tight, but it has more clearance than the TREX for sure.
As for stang killer, do it. Just get the x4, you'll love it.
As for stang killer, do it. Just get the x4, you'll love it.
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Everyone guessing the specs of the X4 are WAY OFF! you're guessing the specs of the x3 not x4
Get the x4, my brother has it in his 01 SS, stock untouched ls6 heads, full bolt ons, 4.10's put down 430rwhp IN ARIZONAS NASTY *** HEAT, WITH 4.10's. Car pulls like a raped ape and doesnt wanna stop. No PTV issues what so ever, just make sure and get some comp 921's or else heh.
As for all the nay sayers about how the car will run at the track ? He ran a 12.1 @ 118 missing 4th gear(1000 foot mark) on some BFG DR's IN A FULL WEIGHT CAR(launch was like 3k or so)
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Get the x4, my brother has it in his 01 SS, stock untouched ls6 heads, full bolt ons, 4.10's put down 430rwhp IN ARIZONAS NASTY *** HEAT, WITH 4.10's. Car pulls like a raped ape and doesnt wanna stop. No PTV issues what so ever, just make sure and get some comp 921's or else heh.
As for all the nay sayers about how the car will run at the track ? He ran a 12.1 @ 118 missing 4th gear(1000 foot mark) on some BFG DR's IN A FULL WEIGHT CAR(launch was like 3k or so)
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Originally Posted by ssfirefighter
As for stang killer, do it. Just get the x4, you'll love it.
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Originally Posted by stang killer
Im the 221/221 cam only car that White 02 WS6 was talking about that put down 400rw and ive been curious to see what the car would do with more cam. Im set on the X2, but dont know if I should go too much bigger than that.
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Originally Posted by ssfirefighter
I am running a PT4000 with 3:73's. And there is no flycutting necessary. Clearance is tight, but it has more clearance than the TREX for sure.
As for stang killer, do it. Just get the x4, you'll love it.
As for stang killer, do it. Just get the x4, you'll love it.
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Would the G5x4 be worth it in a 408 stroker? and will it work well w/ stock ci. 95% track car?
Want to run cam only for aa while then swap out the bottom end see what i can do w/ it....let me klnow please
Want to run cam only for aa while then swap out the bottom end see what i can do w/ it....let me klnow please
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i have a g5x4 that's going in this winter for a project. it has 111 lsa and i was thinking to keep stock gears (m6) because of the smaller lsa..............peak power should be at a lower RPM as compaired to a 114 lsa. is this right or have i got it wrong? i bought the cam off ebay for like 150 bucks, so i took a chance after a reading a little in the sticky's. going to read some more sticky. less ptv clearance???
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Just go big. I daily drive a 237/242 in an A4 and have zero problems. It's all in the tune. ![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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Find a tuner now and talk to some of his customers to make sure he knows what he is doing. There are a lot of pro's out there that should not be tuning for a living.
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It fits with no flycutting on stock heads/stock gaskets.
Its a small cam for a stroker, and a nice healthy cam for the stock cube guys![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
Just make sure you have all of the other necessary mods to go with it, like headers, intake, good exhaust setup, and a good tune to compliment it all.
Its a small cam for a stroker, and a nice healthy cam for the stock cube guys
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Just make sure you have all of the other necessary mods to go with it, like headers, intake, good exhaust setup, and a good tune to compliment it all.
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Originally Posted by Louis
It fits with no flycutting on stock heads/stock gaskets.
Its a small cam for a stroker, and a nice healthy cam for the stock cube guys![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
Just make sure you have all of the other necessary mods to go with it, like headers, intake, good exhaust setup, and a good tune to compliment it all.
Its a small cam for a stroker, and a nice healthy cam for the stock cube guys
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Just make sure you have all of the other necessary mods to go with it, like headers, intake, good exhaust setup, and a good tune to compliment it all.
Small as in how small for a stroker? and for what size storker are you tralkin here
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i recently put the F13 in my trans am, and i love it....great power between 2500 and 5800 for me...i shift at about 6100-6200 rpm. with full bolt ons and a a good tune, i put down 402rwhp 393rwtq....so i am going to say that the F13 is better for driving and all around power....now if you want full ***** out racing and not driving your car much, stick to the other cam
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Originally Posted by ls1king000
i have a g5x4 that's going in this winter for a project. it has 111 lsa and i was thinking to keep stock gears (m6) because of the smaller lsa..............peak power should be at a lower RPM as compaired to a 114 lsa. is this right or have i got it wrong? i bought the cam off ebay for like 150 bucks, so i took a chance after a reading a little in the sticky's. going to read some more sticky. less ptv clearance???
thanks
thanks
Also, ptv is piston-to-valve clearance. A big cam will push the hydraulic setup to open the valve for a longer period of time (thus more power), but if the piston is on its way up while the valve is still down in the cylinder, then you'll have clearance problems.
And for the original question, G5X3 on a 114 would be my recommendation.
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Originally Posted by 1badimp
i recently put the F13 in my trans am, and i love it....great power between 2500 and 5800 for me...i shift at about 6100-6200 rpm. with full bolt ons and a a good tune, i put down 402rwhp 393rwtq....so i am going to say that the F13 is better for driving and all around power....now if you want full ***** out racing and not driving your car much, stick to the other cam
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Originally Posted by Kounsy
just a question, does the x4 cam come with the valve springs or do you buy them seprate
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Originally Posted by 99BackNBlackZ28
Any reason why you're shifting so low in the powerband? I have the same cam & I'm shifting @ 6750.
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