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so everyone tells me that if i get a medium cam ill get bored of it and will want a bigger one, i was thinkin 224, but what shoulc i go with thta is bigger than that? also i owuld like to know how much an average shop will charge for such install.
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/327734-cam-guide.html
Make sure you've read that, and SEARCH.
At least go into the low-mid 230's. (F13, F14, torquer, 233/239, etc etc) Install can be done yourself, shop will likely charge $350-$600. Ditch the SLP MAF. You'll need the cam, springs, retainers, pushrods, new oil pump and maybe a new timing chain.
Make sure you've read that, and SEARCH.
At least go into the low-mid 230's. (F13, F14, torquer, 233/239, etc etc) Install can be done yourself, shop will likely charge $350-$600. Ditch the SLP MAF. You'll need the cam, springs, retainers, pushrods, new oil pump and maybe a new timing chain.
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Originally Posted by camar0guy
so everyone tells me that if i get a medium cam ill get bored of it and will want a bigger one, i was thinkin 224, but what shoulc i go with thta is bigger than that? also i owuld like to know how much an average shop will charge for such install.
thx
thx
a medium cam with stock gears =
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get atleast some 3.73's... id go for 4.30's
then grab one of the futral or thunder medium cams.... my 230/236 with full bolt-ons lopes hard and pulls like a mother up top.... my 255/50 16 MT DR's get spun all the way down a well prepped 8th...
have fun
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I'm really non observant today. You do plan to support it with headers and an LS6 intake manifold first, correct? If not, remember that headers/stall > cam. You need to have the supporting mods.
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
I'm really non observant today. You do plan to support it with headers and an LS6 intake manifold first, correct? If not, remember that headers/stall > cam. You need to have the supporting mods.
what he said... except minus the stall.... im sure he didnt realize you were an M6...
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
I'm really non observant today. You do plan to support it with headers and an LS6 intake manifold first, correct? If not, remember that headers/stall > cam. You need to have the supporting mods.
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Originally Posted by LS1 BU
Do you have any dyno numbers or track times with that TR cam??
no track times yet.... ive been waiting on bogart D10s for about 5-6 weeks now.... i cant fit big enough tires on my stock 16'' rims
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without the cam and intake and TB i hit 7.77 and a 1.56...
im looking for a 1.49 60' and atleast a 7.20.....
im having a hard time making it idle right now
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