Need a cam...
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Need a cam... That makes its peak power at right around 6k RPMS. I want to keep the revs kinda low and preserve the life of the motor. I LOVE the reviews on the TSP 233/239 but I need something making similar power but only revving to 6k.
All the cam only cars I read about are revving 6500+... that is something I am trying to steer clear of.
I would love to make 400/370 to the floor only revving to 6000-6300rpms... any ideas?
All the cam only cars I read about are revving 6500+... that is something I am trying to steer clear of.
I would love to make 400/370 to the floor only revving to 6000-6300rpms... any ideas?
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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich
That makes its peak power at right around 6k RPMS. I want to keep the revs kinda low and preserve the life of the motor. I LOVE the reviews on the TSP 233/239 but I need something making similar power but only revving to 6k.
All the cam only cars I read about are revving 6500+... that is something I am trying to steer clear of.
I would love to make 400/370 to the floor only revving to 6000-6300rpms... any ideas?
All the cam only cars I read about are revving 6500+... that is something I am trying to steer clear of.
I would love to make 400/370 to the floor only revving to 6000-6300rpms... any ideas?
It's gonna be hard to make that kinda power without revving to appropriate revs. Remember, horsepower is torque at high rpms. The more RPMs, the more HP you can make.
Look up the TSP torquer cams. And the LGmotorsports G5X2. I can't really think of any other cams but I KNOW there are some out there.
Look up the TSP torquer cams. And the LGmotorsports G5X2. I can't really think of any other cams but I KNOW there are some out there.
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Originally Posted by N4cer
It's gonna be hard to make that kinda power without revving to appropriate revs. Remember, horsepower is torque at high rpms. The more RPMs, the more HP you can make.
Look up the TSP torquer cams. And the LGmotorsports G5X2. I can't really think of any other cams but I KNOW there are some out there.
Look up the TSP torquer cams. And the LGmotorsports G5X2. I can't really think of any other cams but I KNOW there are some out there.
The reason why I want to keep revs down is because im dead afraid of breaking something.
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Originally Posted by ChrisUlrich
I want to keep the revs lower... that's all. I want to make 6300-6500 the absolute Max. But I see people revving to damn near 7k which is sooo scary. haha
The reason why I want to keep revs down is because im dead afraid of breaking something.
The reason why I want to keep revs down is because im dead afraid of breaking something.
btw, never heard of any LS1 cam maxing at 6k, not even stock. dont be afraid of the motor, it will hold 6800 rpm no problem
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What about the 224/224? Idle to 6k.
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I have a perfect Custom grind Comp Cam 232/236 .595 .601 114 maybe 2Kmi. on it...
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$300.00 shipped... Awesome mid/upper range cam... My stalled A4 made 401 to the wheels w/ 375 tq...
PM me if interested... If Not,,,, good luck.
Im about to have Texas Speed cut up a cam for me that isnt going to be a very high reving cam. Predator-Z recommended it to me.
228/232, .588/.595 110+4 (Comp XE-R) custom grind. TSP said they'll carve it up for $389. Im going with 918s, Ti retainers and 7.425 pushrods. My rev limiter is going to be set at 6800, but thats only bc of my Vinci Tuner auto rev limiter on "Cam 4 Selection", which happens to be 228/232. It should do fine to spin 6300-6500. TSP said its going to have one hell of an idle and pull hard in the mid range.
228/232, .588/.595 110+4 (Comp XE-R) custom grind. TSP said they'll carve it up for $389. Im going with 918s, Ti retainers and 7.425 pushrods. My rev limiter is going to be set at 6800, but thats only bc of my Vinci Tuner auto rev limiter on "Cam 4 Selection", which happens to be 228/232. It should do fine to spin 6300-6500. TSP said its going to have one hell of an idle and pull hard in the mid range.
Originally Posted by N4cer
If you look at my graph in my sig, my 224 was just hitting peak at 6600. Could've revved to 6900 to shift probably. But I'm sure mine was like that because I had huge heads. AS stage 2.5 5.3L heads at the time.
Chris: Try a 228/232 109 107. It will make a boat load of torque in the midrange and should be done by 6300. About the same overlap as a 233/239 112 cam too.
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Predator-Z has a cam in his Corvette that peaks at 5900 RPM. Makes about 30 HP over stock cam with stock heads and exhaust. I think the specs. specs are 210/224,.556/.568, 115 LSA. Maybe he will see this post and give you more info.
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I don't want to spin my engine very high either (6200 max), so I did some studying and figured out a great cam for my setup. 226/230 @ .050, XE-R lobes, .581/.588 lift. 110 + 0 LSA. Should peak out around 6100-6200 and have killer torque under the curve.
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Originally Posted by N4cer
I was thinking...
What about something like a 210/224 with LSK/XER lobes, respectively? I'd think that would peak early but provide nice power.
What about something like a 210/224 with LSK/XER lobes, respectively? I'd think that would peak early but provide nice power.
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F11 ... I made 395 rwhp @ 6000 RPM and 385 rwtq @ 4900 RPM. Also, I made over 350 rwtq from 2800 RPM to 5900 RPM (see sig. for additional information - I'm sure the car is capable of 12.40s with a good driver). It's a great street cam. It could use a set of 4.10 gears, but even with the 3.42s the car is awesome on the street.
Also, I know people state that you can rev the engining up to around 6800 RPM without hurting it; however, everything I've read on this site has recommended not reving over approximately 6400 on a stock bottom end. Reving higher than 6400 RPM on a reqular basis is likely to cause rod bolt failure. Now I'm no expert, but that's what I've read on this site and I'd rather be safe than sorry. I shift around 6200.
I hope that helps,
Jim
Also, I know people state that you can rev the engining up to around 6800 RPM without hurting it; however, everything I've read on this site has recommended not reving over approximately 6400 on a stock bottom end. Reving higher than 6400 RPM on a reqular basis is likely to cause rod bolt failure. Now I'm no expert, but that's what I've read on this site and I'd rather be safe than sorry. I shift around 6200.
I hope that helps,
Jim