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08-15-2005, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jrp
put in the GM grand am cam, its only got .570 liift......
Oh hell yea.
Do a search on this cam as compared to the F13 and you'll see exactly why it is that durations matter so much more than lifts for street driving.
08-15-2005, 08:14 PM
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yah i just want personal experience/opinion cuz i gotta tell my mechanic in like a day or two what cam to get so... w/ working full time its hard so thats why i ask yall....
08-15-2005, 08:16 PM
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While I was typing that response, another aspect may come into play. That is, what is, going to be the direction of the car. I see you have gears, and indeed the 3.73 gear is the best all round gear, and that's just not my opinion but a mathematical oddity. Lol see what I mean there are so many things you can do, that what you do is less important than what you want to do.
In my experience, there are several key theories to follow. As another instance, all to often, I see an inexperienced enthusiast going after the biggest and best cam they can get grips on. While this may be a good example, it most certainly is not the rule of thumb. Anyway, what happens is that the cam does not work as intended, and the enthusiast loses all respect for the reference source. That is easily avoided with some basic prep-work.
Tuners and Sponsers (there are too many to list, it would be futile to try) understand this, and have the ability to recommend specific cams for specific goals, as is shown in their recent track record, you know. They are not hesitant in recommending their cams, because they were intended to fit the requirements of vehicle, not just Show how fast do you really want to go, know what I mean? Do you drag race? What is your budget? These are two key questions that someone who minds these things on a daily basis may ask you.
EDIT: I see there were several replies in the time it took me to write this; talk about hot!
In my experience, there are several key theories to follow. As another instance, all to often, I see an inexperienced enthusiast going after the biggest and best cam they can get grips on. While this may be a good example, it most certainly is not the rule of thumb. Anyway, what happens is that the cam does not work as intended, and the enthusiast loses all respect for the reference source. That is easily avoided with some basic prep-work.
Tuners and Sponsers (there are too many to list, it would be futile to try) understand this, and have the ability to recommend specific cams for specific goals, as is shown in their recent track record, you know. They are not hesitant in recommending their cams, because they were intended to fit the requirements of vehicle, not just Show how fast do you really want to go, know what I mean? Do you drag race? What is your budget? These are two key questions that someone who minds these things on a daily basis may ask you.
EDIT: I see there were several replies in the time it took me to write this; talk about hot!
08-15-2005, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by infiniti racing
i have a 2002 ss, 6speed full suspension, 12 bolt... ect... whats the best cam for it? i want bad *** results, but nothing like the HPE 610/612 lift cam... its my daily driver and i dont know what to go with! i need to know ASAP! thanks
08-15-2005, 08:22 PM
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its my daily car, but race on nights and weekends... i was lookin at a comp cam kit a little while ago for like $800 for the whole kit.... so around that price... i dont want the biggest loudest... .... ... you know... just good power, but something that wont choke
08-15-2005, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by violator6090
actually the HPE 610 lift cam would be very drivable. 238/ 242 with 115 lobe seperation. powerful and drivable
as long as i had a good tune... damnit its too damn many choices
08-15-2005, 08:34 PM
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777 made some strong recommendations, you should check them out.
Sponsers make both Super Aggressive, Aggressive, and softer lobes (which are abundently popular). Price will be different based on which kit you buy from which Sponser and what your plans are.
Sponsers make both Super Aggressive, Aggressive, and softer lobes (which are abundently popular). Price will be different based on which kit you buy from which Sponser and what your plans are.
08-15-2005, 08:38 PM
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lol im having trouble to dont worry good luck you know what you can try try contacting one of the sponsers like thunder racing http://www.thunderracing.com/ or patriot performance http://www.patriot-performance.com/w...p?x=1&DID=1225 GOOD LUCK
08-15-2005, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by violator6090
actually the HPE 610 lift cam would be very drivable. 238/ 242 with 115 lobe seperation. powerful and drivable
08-15-2005, 09:25 PM
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thats what i figured... so my best bet is one of these cams i guess?
FM1-F13-112 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 230"/232" .595"/.585" 112LSA - aggressive profile with a 2500-6800 RPM range, rough idle $389.00
FM1-F13-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 230"/232" .595"/.585" 114LSA - aggressive profile with a 2500-6800 RPM range, rough idle $389.00
FM1-F13-112 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 230"/232" .595"/.585" 112LSA - aggressive profile with a 2500-6800 RPM range, rough idle $389.00
FM1-F13-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 230"/232" .595"/.585" 114LSA - aggressive profile with a 2500-6800 RPM range, rough idle $389.00
08-15-2005, 09:47 PM
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First thing you should do is to tell your mechanic to wait until you figure out what the hell you're going to do.
Next, read ALL of JRP's stickies. You can find them at the top of this section and in his sig.
When you are done reading them, read them again. There is a lot of GREAT information there and you need to read it more than once to let it all sink in.
After you have read the stickies at least twice, you should be educated enough your searches yeild better results. You are not the first person in your situation, nor will you be the last.
If you don't feel like searching or reading the stickies, stop wasting your time and start throwing all your money at your car.
Next, read ALL of JRP's stickies. You can find them at the top of this section and in his sig.
When you are done reading them, read them again. There is a lot of GREAT information there and you need to read it more than once to let it all sink in.
After you have read the stickies at least twice, you should be educated enough your searches yeild better results. You are not the first person in your situation, nor will you be the last.
If you don't feel like searching or reading the stickies, stop wasting your time and start throwing all your money at your car.
08-15-2005, 10:16 PM
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im asking for personal opinions, my car is getting done by wormboy(quickest and fastest ls1 in texas) by tech goldrust(built wormboys and big ricks car(fastest lt1 in the world) so... personal opinions
08-16-2005, 12:46 AM
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hey just suggested comp cam package... i dunno... oh and watch this http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....A2719DF078&p=0
08-16-2005, 01:07 AM
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On another note, builders take Pride in teching, researching, and producing their own cam profiles.
Talk to the mechnanic about durability, talk to the architect about characteristics. They have different, times of characteristics to each his own. I'll be damned if I can list all the good ones, I'm no mechanic.
Which is to take nothing away from mail order cams, it's just there's an endless list of benefits from sponsers with years and years of experience and results to back up their own cars.
I could go on...
Talk to the mechnanic about durability, talk to the architect about characteristics. They have different, times of characteristics to each his own. I'll be damned if I can list all the good ones, I'm no mechanic.
Which is to take nothing away from mail order cams, it's just there's an endless list of benefits from sponsers with years and years of experience and results to back up their own cars.
I could go on...