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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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ok guys so theres no good advice like experience so im asking you guys for your best opinions i got a 02 z28 and so far i got just long tubes with true duals and my next step is getting a cam. now first of all ill say it straight up im on of those so called idiots cause i can read alot about cams and still wont understand lol,so please bare with me.its a daily driver and probally not going to get any other mods anytime soon so whats your suggestions thanks guys by the way its a 6 speed

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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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you're in CA, are you worried about emissions?
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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you're in CA, are you worried about emissions?
If the answer to this is YES--- then a baby cam should still pass Ca emissions or the Z06 cam, all the sponsers carry nice smaller cams

If the answer is NO--then is would say into the mid to upper 220's will make a good DD. The Tr224 is a proven cam to make good streetable power.
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a TR 224 on a 114 LSA with a good tune has passed CA smog, check out Thunder Racing's website.
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Try using the search button...you'd be surprised at what you find
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thanks guys im going to look into a 224 i appreciate it
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tr224 here...i have a 112 and it sounds real nice...but i dont have to worry about emissions...pulls real nice you would be happy with it.
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