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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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Just wondering what would be a good cam to get for a stock 2001 ls1? I want something that isnt too loud but gives the car a nice ideling sound and provides some good performance. But also something that would work if I were to upgrade heads one day.

Also do you need a good tune after getting a new cam? I would think you would but not sure.

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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Just wondering what would be a good cam to get for a stock 2001 ls1? I want something that isnt too loud but gives the car a nice ideling sound and provides some good performance. But also something that would work if I were to upgrade heads one day.

Also do you need a good tune after getting a new cam? I would think you would but not sure.

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When in doubt, go with something like the TR224. With the 112 LSA it will have a nice little lope in the idle. Upgrading to a performance camshaft should almost always be accompanied by some tuning.
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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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I checked that one out and it says it requires tuning on automatics I have a manual would I still need tuning?
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When I was considering replacing the cam, the TR224 was my choice. Then, I talked to Allan at FMS. The F10 was a better choice. He said it makes about 10rwhp more than the TR224 and it idles better too. I have been using this cam for 2 years and makes a nice daily driver. The specs are 228/228 0.575"/0.575" 114LSA. There is a 112 LSA as well.
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