224 vs 228
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thanks joshua, i can see im going to have to just start picking rides w/ ppl to see what different cams actually feel like in real time. some great info in here, thanks guys.
Originally Posted by Billiumss
I've tuned a few 224 cam only cars, I'll have to call out the BS flag on that one..... 
there it is. The cars I tuned had every bolt on except electric water pump.
The power range was 375-385 RWHP
there it is. The cars I tuned had every bolt on except electric water pump.The power range was 375-385 RWHP
O.K. maybe I shouldn't say LOTS, but I have seen several. Most probably are in the 38x-39x range.
Its all in the tune. You should be able to hit 390 without taking it to 6500 rpms. This is where the tr224 is a great cam. If you dont want to play above 6000 rpms for a peak hp number, you cant beat it. Best street cam on the planet. Get the cam and then gets heads to support it and see what it will do. Numbers are in my sig.
I've tuned a lot of cammed cars over the past few years and the 224 style cams seem the best all around cam for these cars, great power, great torque curve, great driveability, and can pass emissions on a 114lsa
Originally Posted by Billiumss
I've tuned a few 224 cam only cars, I'll have to call out the BS flag on that one..... there it is. The cars I tuned had every bolt on except electric water pump.
The power range was 375-385 RWHP
there it is. The cars I tuned had every bolt on except electric water pump.The power range was 375-385 RWHP
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Did I miss it? Maybe I missed it but how much HP difference is there between the 224 and 228? Is anyone able to overlay two dyno charts to show the power curves? I really don't want to get hung up on peak power but overall output. Especially without spinning the motor up to 7,000RPMs.
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Does the compression ratio effect where the power band is? if I wanted 11.1 to 1 compression and I got a 230/230 cam with stock ported heads would I have a good combo? Id like to set the rev limiter at 6500.
Another question is about using stock 98 manifolds temporarely with a cam that size. Im doing a swap in my third gen and will need the car drivable while I try to fab my own long tubes. Will the manifolds just restrict the power some or will I have runability issues?
Another question is about using stock 98 manifolds temporarely with a cam that size. Im doing a swap in my third gen and will need the car drivable while I try to fab my own long tubes. Will the manifolds just restrict the power some or will I have runability issues?
Originally Posted by Billiumss
I've tuned a few 224 cam only cars, I'll have to call out the BS flag on that one..... there it is. The cars I tuned had every bolt on except electric water pump.
The power range was 375-385 RWHP
there it is. The cars I tuned had every bolt on except electric water pump.The power range was 375-385 RWHP
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Man this is a tough choice, because i am planning a cam sometime and when i see the numbers, sometimes i want a 224, but then if i made like 370rwhp with it and boltons, i would be pretty unhappy, It would be nice to make 430rwhp with heads/cam/boltons. Is that possible with the 224? I mean on this site, i see out of the norm numbers compared to real life at times, meaning the guys with bad numbers don't post up.
224 is a good choice. Especially if you are having a hard time deciding. Plus FWIW I run 918's on my cam and have for over 10,000 miles. Don't cheap out on your drivetrain or it will hate you right back.
Hate to jump in but would a 224 cam work well with a SY3500 stall? with my mods im debating on which cam (224 or 228) to get. Take into consideration that I will be porting my TB before cam.
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Originally Posted by ramsoccer11
bump...anyone have dyno #s from the tsp 228...i only say one in the dyno section
its all about what you want. But cams are like converters....as soon as you get one....you want a bigger one.
