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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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Question Cams??????????

ok I have no clue what cams r or do ....i'm a complete newbe when u guys talk about cams and lift and what not.....i'll will be hopefully getting a 2000 auto Z28 soon and thought n/a might be the way to go but i don't want a huge cam just a small to mid range that won't make it sound to harsh or "lopey???" but enough to notice power and a good exhaust note....that comes to mind that i have no idea how cams work or change sound or anything....can u guys please explain how cams work and what the numbers mean and what would a good cam would u point me too(NO HUGE *** CAMS that your car sruggles to ideal....this car will be my daily driver) Please help enlighten me!!! thanks guys, u r the best around!
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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check out ls1howto.com - there is an f body camswap guide with a little description of different cam sizes and a chart listing the range of mild to extreme cams
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/327734-cam-guide.html
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Follow the link in above from JRP, and when you're done with that, check out his sig, and click on the Cam Guide section. Soo much info there it's rediculous.

GL on your choice. Welcome to the F-body comunity.
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