Anybody with MMS 229 cam?

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Nov 28, 2001 | 09:02 AM

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From: lebanon, ohio

Anybody with MMS 229 cam?

What are the specs on this cam? I haven't been able to find much on it, I'm deciding between the TR224, MTI Hammer cam, and this one when i find the specs for it. Also, what kind of headwork/springs would i need with this cam? would the 941's work ok for this application with stage one heads?

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Nov 28, 2001 | 09:10 AM

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Re: Anybody with MMS 229 cam?

its like 229/220 578/578 114? i think. it may be 112 but i think thats it. not really worth it IMO. I would go for the Hammer, TR224, or T1, unless you have an auto. If so, id go for a 220/560/114 or the B1.

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Nov 28, 2001 | 10:05 AM

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Re: Anybody with MMS 229 cam?

I would use ISKY or double springs. Since you're getting heads, the cost upgrade should not be too much.

I would ask MMS about using the cam with S1 heads. Depending on whose S1's, that may be a lot of cam for those heads.

Nov 28, 2001 | 11:29 AM

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Re: Anybody with MMS 229 cam?

I would not run that cam in a stock shortblock motor. It's been proven over and over that anything over 224 is just about a waste on a stock motor. You are just asking for bigger driveability issues with the same amount of power. Go with the proven TR or Hammer.

Nov 28, 2001 | 11:57 AM

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Re: Anybody with MMS 229 cam?

It's 229 229 .578 .578 114ls, I believe. I've driven in and heard the car on 346 motors, but never owned one myself. It runs/drives pretty decent, and makes great power. What is your gear, weight, compression, and goals with the car?

For springs, MMS sells a single spring that will work (they give 1yr warranty on it).

Nov 28, 2001 | 04:32 PM

Doug Tschantz

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Re: Anybody with MMS 229 cam?

I am running a 229 and I beleive it is a great cam. It makes a crapload of power up top, some low end torque is lost though. It has a nice lope to it. I have StageIIx heads and have had no problems so far. I am eagerly waiting to get a new clutch so I can get some time on the dyno.

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Nov 28, 2001 | 05:44 PM

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Re: Anybody with MMS 229 cam?

Sorry i forgot to post my sig. The car is a 99 formula 6 speed, I plan on doing heads/cam/intake, maybe a few other things to it this winter depending on what my budget allows. I want something that's gonna sound like warren johnson's car at idle, yet still be semi-driveable and have a ton of topend. I race more so on the street/highway than i do at the track, so top-end is really gonna be important. Also how will this cam react to nitrous, say a 100-125 shot wet kit? I'm really aiming towards this cam, yet i want something that's gonna work well with my intentions, instead of spending a ton of money and still having a 12 second car heh