View Poll Results: Which of these 4 cams is KING of big cams?
TRex
140
41.92%
MS3
101
30.24%
F15
19
5.69%
G5X4
74
22.16%
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TRex vs. MS3 vs. F15 vs. G5X4
05-06-2006, 10:29 PM
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Even though its not a choice, I would go with the TRak cam. Very streetable manners when tuned right, although I am sure most of these cams when tuned well are very streetable. I will let the numbers speak for themselves. The lower numbers were done without FAST90/90, cutout, and u/d pulley.
05-06-2006, 11:22 PM
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Thanks for the info guys. That TRak cam has very good numbers for a cam only setup. However, I will probably be getting a rearend and N20 and the likes before I go with a 90/90 setup. Anyways, like I said in a previous post, I just bought a used 'Rex cam and a dual spring kit, etc etc. I will be debating over the next few weeks on whether or not to install it cam only, or go with a set CNC LS6 heads. Thanks for all the info guys.
And WS6FirebirdTA00, you are right. Bigger isn't always best. But, sometimes it is
And WS6FirebirdTA00, you are right. Bigger isn't always best. But, sometimes it is
cant go wrong with a thunder cam
05-07-2006, 01:37 AM
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If you want to rip appart the competition with the T-Rex do one of these 2 things, either:
1- Get a proportioning brake valve so you can brake stall really high
2- Get a tranny that has a tans brake.
1- Get a proportioning brake valve so you can brake stall really high
2- Get a tranny that has a tans brake.
05-07-2006, 10:09 PM
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The G5X4 and G5XX are proven cams.
G5X4 has put 2 cam only automatic cars at 10.2 NA.
The G5XX put my car in the 9's, heads/cam, NA.
Lous@LG knows his stuff.
G5X4 has put 2 cam only automatic cars at 10.2 NA.
The G5XX put my car in the 9's, heads/cam, NA.
Lous@LG knows his stuff.
05-08-2006, 07:53 AM
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Just installed a G5x3 on a friends car, dynoed 395 hp and 383 tq (01 SS m6, cutout, Pace Lt's, Ls6 intake). After driving the car no lowend mid range, all topend power.
And I must say he should have gone with something else $1333. shipped it a little high considering he only picked up 15rwhp and 20 rwtq over a TSP 225 cam. He should have done heads for that price. The X4 may have put down more power but for the it price they should put down hands down more than the rest.
TSP has my next cam purchase, $ per HP, all the way.
And I must say he should have gone with something else $1333. shipped it a little high considering he only picked up 15rwhp and 20 rwtq over a TSP 225 cam. He should have done heads for that price. The X4 may have put down more power but for the it price they should put down hands down more than the rest.
TSP has my next cam purchase, $ per HP, all the way.
05-09-2006, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Magnus
The G5X4 and G5XX are proven cams.
G5X4 has put 2 cam only automatic cars at 10.2 NA.
The G5XX put my car in the 9's, heads/cam, NA.
Lous@LG knows his stuff.
G5X4 has put 2 cam only automatic cars at 10.2 NA.
The G5XX put my car in the 9's, heads/cam, NA.
Lous@LG knows his stuff.
05-09-2006, 07:19 AM
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Read my signature and tell me if I need the G5X4 when the G5X3 is big enough. The X4 would've pushed me a lot closer to 500 rwhp and I didn't want to stress the bottom end of the motor anymore then I already was. Don't forget that your cam is only as good as your valvetrain. I watched a loser run some cheapo Patriot springs with the G5X3 while I had comp 921's, needless to say the $40 he saved was't worth blowing his motor up while on the dyno. He watched me push mine to 6800 rpms run after run without problem, he tried and blew the motor on the first try. Failed valve springs. 11 of the 16 failed what a shame, now he rides with me instead of trying to catch me. LOL. BTW that was a buddy of mine I was referring to, and is rebuilding his baby as we speak.
05-11-2006, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by HOSS
Even though its not a choice, I would go with the TRak cam. Very streetable manners when tuned right, although I am sure most of these cams when tuned well are very streetable. I will let the numbers speak for themselves. The lower numbers were done without FAST90/90, cutout, and u/d pulley.
almost 400 torque cam only, you have some nice *** numbers.
im eventually going to get a h/c package and im lost with what to get or what i even want
05-11-2006, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by allngn_c5
Read my signature and tell me if I need the G5X4 when the G5X3 is big enough. The X4 would've pushed me a lot closer to 500 rwhp and I didn't want to stress the bottom end of the motor anymore then I already was. Don't forget that your cam is only as good as your valvetrain. I watched a loser run some cheapo Patriot springs with the G5X3 while I had comp 921's, needless to say the $40 he saved was't worth blowing his motor up while on the dyno. He watched me push mine to 6800 rpms run after run without problem, he tried and blew the motor on the first try. Failed valve springs. 11 of the 16 failed what a shame, now he rides with me instead of trying to catch me. LOL. BTW that was a buddy of mine I was referring to, and is rebuilding his baby as we speak.
05-12-2006, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 4thGenCamaro
I'll put my Patriot springs up against your Comps any day bud. I have spun my motor to 7000 with the stock bottom end and rod bolts with Patriot dual springs without a single problem. Obviously the guy/shop didn't know what he was doing when they installed them. Cheap? Yes, in price, but not quality!
05-12-2006, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 4thGenCamaro
I'll put my Patriot springs up against your Comps any day bud. I have spun my motor to 7000 with the stock bottom end and rod bolts with Patriot dual springs without a single problem. Obviously the guy/shop didn't know what he was doing when they installed them. Cheap? Yes, in price, but not quality!
05-12-2006, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JDP
almost 400 torque cam only, you have some nice *** numbers.
im eventually going to get a h/c package and im lost with what to get or what i even want
im eventually going to get a h/c package and im lost with what to get or what i even want
05-12-2006, 09:20 AM
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Hey Hoss I am with you. You do get what you pay for. For your information
we ran the car all the way to 8000 rpms just to see how the hp/tq curve looked. To my surprise no issue at all. 7000 rpms is nice but what'll happen to the patriot at 8000??? 921's still running strong and that was 12000 miles ago. I agree that if money is an issue, go with the patriots, they are the next best thing. I love it when everyone wins. You just have to package it a little different. To the guy that said no hp/tq at low/midrange with the G5X3, what are you talking about. I make gobs of hp/tq at both low and midrange. Way more then stock, and my car is set up for top end and it still pulls like a mule off the line. 11's in the 1/4 all day on OEM run flat tires. Just gotta drop the air pressure down a few pounds.
we ran the car all the way to 8000 rpms just to see how the hp/tq curve looked. To my surprise no issue at all. 7000 rpms is nice but what'll happen to the patriot at 8000??? 921's still running strong and that was 12000 miles ago. I agree that if money is an issue, go with the patriots, they are the next best thing. I love it when everyone wins. You just have to package it a little different. To the guy that said no hp/tq at low/midrange with the G5X3, what are you talking about. I make gobs of hp/tq at both low and midrange. Way more then stock, and my car is set up for top end and it still pulls like a mule off the line. 11's in the 1/4 all day on OEM run flat tires. Just gotta drop the air pressure down a few pounds.