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I want a cam that is as lopey as i can get, keep that in mind.
1) I have stock heads and probably will for a while.
2) Stock manifolds
I know...with 3 in. Ypipe
3) Stock intake, for now
Can I use a g5x3 with the stock heads, intake, manifolds? the x2 is rated at 232/240 .595/.609 112 or 114+4 and the x3 specs are unlisted but said to be bigger so will they work with the stock heads?
I know the intake and manifolds need to be upgraded to see the max potential of the cam but will I be alright if I don't get them right away?
Please suggest any other cams I might like, Ive been researching the **** out of cams but figured I might as well post another cam thread.
Btw...I am running an A3 with a vig.3200 and the stock 3.23's
1) I have stock heads and probably will for a while.
2) Stock manifolds
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3) Stock intake, for now
Can I use a g5x3 with the stock heads, intake, manifolds? the x2 is rated at 232/240 .595/.609 112 or 114+4 and the x3 specs are unlisted but said to be bigger so will they work with the stock heads?
I know the intake and manifolds need to be upgraded to see the max potential of the cam but will I be alright if I don't get them right away?
Please suggest any other cams I might like, Ive been researching the **** out of cams but figured I might as well post another cam thread.
Btw...I am running an A3 with a vig.3200 and the stock 3.23's
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youu need to give a lot more information than what you gave if you want a cam suggested. what kind of vehicle? weight? engine type/size? i'm guessing you have a 346 ci LS1? a turbo 400 behind it? does it have a transbrake or no? enough ranting, now to answer your question. if all you want is lope, and nothing else, find a stock lift, low lobe separation cam. you may be able to talk a sponsor into having one ground for you. i think that would net you what you say you are looking for. hopefully this helps.
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99 z28 convertible probably around 3500lbs., ive never weighed it
346 n.a. 100 dry shot next year
No trans brake
I want power too not just the lope. I know there are stealthy cams and not so stealthy cams so i was just narrowing it down to what I want. Ive read about the g5x3 being used with stock heads by a couple members and I was just seeing if it is something that others would do before I waste my money.
346 n.a. 100 dry shot next year
No trans brake
I want power too not just the lope. I know there are stealthy cams and not so stealthy cams so i was just narrowing it down to what I want. Ive read about the g5x3 being used with stock heads by a couple members and I was just seeing if it is something that others would do before I waste my money.
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Do your external bolt ons first, then move to internal mods.
Unless you never want to put headers on, then that is not the cam for you.
CheaTR or LPE GT11 - GT2-3
Unless you never want to put headers on, then that is not the cam for you.
CheaTR or LPE GT11 - GT2-3
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You'd simply be throwing away all your power by running a cam like that on stock manifolds. It's not made for that....way too much intake duration. Do what I did, pick up some Pacesetters for a decent price, or even Mac midlengths and run whatever you want.
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so with LT's id be ok to run the g5x3? I plan on doing headers and intake with the cam I am more concerned about being able to use the stock heads and still see a power gain worth doing the work.