Tr 224/224
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Originally Posted by 02WSsicks
Cams are like a *****. Everyone wants a big one!
And as most ladies will tell you it's how you use it that matters most.
Same rule applies to cams. I can tell you from experience with my TR 224 it performed as good or better than some of those "big cams". I was able to make 432 RWHP and run mid to high 11's (full weight car) with great street manners and fun factor. I surprised many "big" cam cars on the street and track with peaky power curves and shitty street manners. IMHO big sticks work great for the track and the movies, but bigger isn't always better. I've learned that a well matched combination is what works.
And as most ladies will tell you it's how you use it that matters most.
Same rule applies to cams. I can tell you from experience with my TR 224 it performed as good or better than some of those "big cams". I was able to make 432 RWHP and run mid to high 11's (full weight car) with great street manners and fun factor. I surprised many "big" cam cars on the street and track with peaky power curves and shitty street manners. IMHO big sticks work great for the track and the movies, but bigger isn't always better. I've learned that a well matched combination is what works.
Brad, your not picking a cam because of its sound. your selecting a cam to make power.
Originally Posted by 02WSsicks
Cams are like a *****. Everyone wants a big one!
And as most ladies will tell you it's how you use it that matters most.
Same rule applies to cams. I can tell you from experience with my TR 224 it performed as good or better than some of those "big cams". I was able to make 432 RWHP and run mid to high 11's (full weight car) with great street manners and fun factor. I surprised many "big" cam cars on the street and track with peaky power curves and shitty street manners. IMHO big sticks work great for the track and the movies, but bigger isn't always better. I've learned that a well matched combination is what works.
And as most ladies will tell you it's how you use it that matters most.
Same rule applies to cams. I can tell you from experience with my TR 224 it performed as good or better than some of those "big cams". I was able to make 432 RWHP and run mid to high 11's (full weight car) with great street manners and fun factor. I surprised many "big" cam cars on the street and track with peaky power curves and shitty street manners. IMHO big sticks work great for the track and the movies, but bigger isn't always better. I've learned that a well matched combination is what works.
You obviously had more mods (heads or something) to run those times. I don't consider the Torquer v2 a "big cam". It does and will outperform the TR224 plain and simple. My car was a daily driver when I went with the 224 but now it's just a toy, not that the V2 isn't streetable because it is. 
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From: Southern California
Originally Posted by INMY01TA
Sorry, girls say that to guys with small-medium ones. You obviously had more mods (heads or something) to run those times. I don't consider the Torquer v2 a "big cam". It does and will outperform the TR224 plain and simple. My car was a daily driver when I went with the 224 but now it's just a toy, not that the V2 isn't streetable because it is.
You obviously had more mods (heads or something) to run those times. I don't consider the Torquer v2 a "big cam". It does and will outperform the TR224 plain and simple. My car was a daily driver when I went with the 224 but now it's just a toy, not that the V2 isn't streetable because it is.
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check page 6 on my website below for tons of photos page 7 has mods for an idea, power it put down in sig hope to do heads soon and put down 410+ RWHP/RWTQ and still be smog legal so hope that helps
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Guys you are forgetting the magic word:
COMBO
Every cam needs supporting mods to perform its best. The bigger the cam the more mods needed. Optimize a big cam combo and the smaller one will take a back seat at the track.
Cam cannot perform by itself.
The biggest mistake a bunch of top dollar mismatched parts. Combo is the game.
COMBO
Every cam needs supporting mods to perform its best. The bigger the cam the more mods needed. Optimize a big cam combo and the smaller one will take a back seat at the track.
Cam cannot perform by itself.
The biggest mistake a bunch of top dollar mismatched parts. Combo is the game.
one thing i have learned on this board is that every single person will tell you to go bigger... and it never ends, don't let people talk you out of the tr224 if you like it... its a proven cam with proven results
Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
Guys you are forgetting the magic word:
COMBO
Every cam needs supporting mods to perform its best. The bigger the cam the more mods needed. Optimize a big cam combo and the smaller one will take a back seat at the track.
Cam cannot perform by itself.
The biggest mistake a bunch of top dollar mismatched parts. Combo is the game.
COMBO
Every cam needs supporting mods to perform its best. The bigger the cam the more mods needed. Optimize a big cam combo and the smaller one will take a back seat at the track.
Cam cannot perform by itself.
The biggest mistake a bunch of top dollar mismatched parts. Combo is the game.
Yeah guys Im going to have to go w/ either the TR224/224 563/563 112LSA or the FM-F2 224/224 .588/.588 112 LSA
But like he said combo
Wouldn't the AFR 205's and 90/90 NW/FAST be just what I'm looking for???
Give me some before and after estimations!!!!
325RWHP & 345RWTQ
Before....
390-400RWHP & 400RWTQ
After???
Last edited by Brads LS1 02Z; Oct 30, 2006 at 05:57 PM.
The TR224 is a great street cam and it is proven. Like some guys have already said, if you're building a racecar or want something that puts down big numbers at high rpms, then get a bigger cam and supporting mods. If you'd rather have a cam that has nice street manners and has a useable powerband around town, the TR224 is a good choice. Again though, you have to get the supporting mods like Predator-Z stated. It's all in what you want with the car. Good luck on your choice.
