People with the G5X3
Originally Posted by john59
Waterbug
I'll post here after the Dyno tune, install is going well. Checkin valve clearance with the .05's to see if I can mill any.
I'll post here after the Dyno tune, install is going well. Checkin valve clearance with the .05's to see if I can mill any.
Thats cool.. What size gasket are you planning to run?
Im going to do a pre-dyno run and see what she is stock wise. Then add the G5X3 cam, Stage II darts, 90/90 set up with all the little goodies just to see what I gained. Hopefully, i will have it all done come mid May.
Last edited by waterbug1999; Apr 20, 2006 at 08:04 PM.
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Well as much as I want this cam, and as much as I would even love to keep my car, some unfortunate events happened last night and Im probaly going to have to put the car up for sale soon. I was really looking forward to this cam! It was like my dream cam.
Hopefully in the future when I get the vette I want Ill get to pu this cam in it. Thanks for all the input though. Hope the people putting it in have a good experience with it.
Hopefully in the future when I get the vette I want Ill get to pu this cam in it. Thanks for all the input though. Hope the people putting it in have a good experience with it.
Waterbug
I'm going to check valve clearance with stock gaskets and if I have room was thinking about .40 cometics. Instead of milling, as I don't think there will be much room for more than this. just ordered a new mandrel and cartridge rolls to do a real light clean up in exhaust ports.(casting flash) and a little spit shine using 120 grit and then 240 tapered rolls.
cleanup.http://www.ruffstuff.com/
Cylinder Head Abrasives
John
I'm going to check valve clearance with stock gaskets and if I have room was thinking about .40 cometics. Instead of milling, as I don't think there will be much room for more than this. just ordered a new mandrel and cartridge rolls to do a real light clean up in exhaust ports.(casting flash) and a little spit shine using 120 grit and then 240 tapered rolls.
cleanup.http://www.ruffstuff.com/
Cylinder Head Abrasives
John
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Originally Posted by mike c.
i just got rid of that cam for the g5x4. in my car(01 ta m6) the x3 112 drove smooth,idled nice(not too much motor shake) and made lots of power. it had great street driveability it was a great cam. the big brother x4 is even better,and to my suprise it drive around town just as nice. get the x3,you'll love it.
if G5x4 = "around town just as nice"
then why not G5x4 > G5x3 ???
making me think i gotta get an x4 in my daily
Originally Posted by john59
Waterbug
I'm going to check valve clearance with stock gaskets and if I have room was thinking about .40 cometics. Instead of milling, as I don't think there will be much room for more than this. just ordered a new mandrel and cartridge rolls to do a real light clean up in exhaust ports.(casting flash) and a little spit shine using 120 grit and then 240 tapered rolls.
cleanup.http://www.ruffstuff.com/
Cylinder Head Abrasives
John
I'm going to check valve clearance with stock gaskets and if I have room was thinking about .40 cometics. Instead of milling, as I don't think there will be much room for more than this. just ordered a new mandrel and cartridge rolls to do a real light clean up in exhaust ports.(casting flash) and a little spit shine using 120 grit and then 240 tapered rolls.
cleanup.http://www.ruffstuff.com/
Cylinder Head Abrasives
John
Im "hoping" that with the .040"gasket and the ~62cc dart head, and the X3 cam will not have any PTV issues. That would make the install soo much more easier.
Keep us updated as I will do the same.
Yea these are box stock heads so i'm just gunna clean them up, I must say though that for a as cast head they are pretty clean. I'll keep you updated. Just broke out my light springs and Dial Indicator ,so I'll let you know. I'm hoping that I can use the Cometics, I think it will help on the low end by being able to up the compression a little. Also better quench.
John
John
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Originally Posted by mellowyellow
I would'nt put that cam in my car !! I have 2 buddies with that cam and are very let down by its power output ...
Prostock idle is killer!!!!You will need a good tuner,mine still needs some tweakin. 
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Originally Posted by fastmatt98
Wouls 373 gears work ok with this cam? I just dont wanna do 410's
dont be a ****!
youve got SIX GEARS, buddy..
i only have four and im thinking about 4.10s
you can do 78MPH @ 2100RPM with 4.10s!
how great is that?
im willing to bet going 4.10 would even make sixth gear more useful..
http://www.f-body.org/gears/
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Originally Posted by Stone0fFire
dont be a ****!
youve got SIX GEARS, buddy..
i only have four and im thinking about 4.10s
you can do 78MPH @ 2100RPM with 4.10s!
how great is that?
im willing to bet going 4.10 would even make sixth gear more useful..
http://www.f-body.org/gears/
youve got SIX GEARS, buddy..
i only have four and im thinking about 4.10s
you can do 78MPH @ 2100RPM with 4.10s!
how great is that?
im willing to bet going 4.10 would even make sixth gear more useful..
http://www.f-body.org/gears/
? for you guys. What exactly is flycutting and would I have to have that done if I were to upgrade to this GFx3 cam. I currently have mti stage 2 heads w/ X1 cam. Would I see any improvements? Thanks in advance.
Originally Posted by mellowyellow
That would be me.. lets see 1 car is a '98 full bolt-on Trans Am M6 with the X3 made 385rwhp!!! so 350rwhp to 385rwhp =35 hp gain..2nd car '01 Zo6 w/bolt-ons made 402rwhp!!! so 360rwhp to 402rwhp = 42rwhp ... Nowhere near 70HP .. But that could be just those two... Oh yea before you say "it's the tune" they were tuned at two different shops...just my .02 cents
Well really was 395rwhp with mine (still was pissed) plus I had very good tuners mess with my car, 3 of them in fact, all they could muster was that. My friend with the 01 Z06 could only get 412rwhp with bolt ons. Wish I would have gone with the TRex, next cam is the RPM-5. Works good on spray tho
Who cares if he has to sell the car-lots of good info coming out here.
Mr. Deex99 flycutting is notching the pistons to make more clearance between them and the valves so they don't hit each other.
Another question for this thread,
Will the G5X4 work with the PRC CNC LS6 heads from TSP? The heads have stock valves so I imagine it would-I've heard they work with the TRex.
Also, did anyone figure out if the G5X3 and G5X4 will work with the out of box Dart 205s and 225s?
Mr. Deex99 flycutting is notching the pistons to make more clearance between them and the valves so they don't hit each other.
Another question for this thread,
Will the G5X4 work with the PRC CNC LS6 heads from TSP? The heads have stock valves so I imagine it would-I've heard they work with the TRex.
Also, did anyone figure out if the G5X3 and G5X4 will work with the out of box Dart 205s and 225s?
Originally Posted by SVT THIS
Who cares if he has to sell the car-lots of good info coming out here.
Mr. Deex99 flycutting is notching the pistons to make more clearance between them and the valves so they don't hit each other.
Another question for this thread,
Will the G5X4 work with the PRC CNC LS6 heads from TSP? The heads have stock valves so I imagine it would-I've heard they work with the TRex.
Also, did anyone figure out if the G5X3 and G5X4 will work with the out of box Dart 205s and 225s?
Mr. Deex99 flycutting is notching the pistons to make more clearance between them and the valves so they don't hit each other.
Another question for this thread,
Will the G5X4 work with the PRC CNC LS6 heads from TSP? The heads have stock valves so I imagine it would-I've heard they work with the TRex.
Also, did anyone figure out if the G5X3 and G5X4 will work with the out of box Dart 205s and 225s?
I have heard that on the X3 cam WILL fit (with a stock gasket) down to a 59CC head or an untouched head for that matter. But, I dont know up to what valve size with an aftermarket head. So, I think the 205's are ~62cc so it ought to work and give you some room with a stock gasket. I went with a .040" gasket, so I hope it works.