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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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I have a TR224 cam and am thinking either more agressive cam + heads or just heads. If I get something like PRC's, how will it affect the driveability and idle quality? What about the sound? I am hoping to get into the 11's with a heavy vert on this.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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The heads wont really affect your idle negatively. I think heads may make it seem like the cam is lumping a little harder, but not in a way that would make it idle worse.

The biggest advantage to getting heads i sthat you can bump up compression to 11:1 or so and regain some of the lost low end torque, especially if you have a bigger cam. Added compression definately improved my motors responsiveness and drivability.
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I agree with GuitsBoy. The extra compression will help it idle and drive. More compression will also tame the idle on your cam more.

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wow - very interesting. what about the sound? Will it make things louder?
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It will be a little deeper sounding at idle, but will not be quite so choppy from my experience. Expect a slightly smoother idle. How smooth will depend on how much compression you add.

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I agree with whats been siad, but remember you in texas and most people here get away with just over 11.5 all day long on pump 93.
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