View Poll Results: Cam or Nitrous
TSP 233/239 cam kit + TSP dynotune
34
70.83%
100 shot w/ Dynotune nitrous system + hptuners
14
29.17%
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Cam or Nitrous?
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Cam or Nitrous? 100 shot with Dynotune nitrous system + HPtuners
233/239 TSP cam kit w/ PRC dual springs + TSP dyno-tune
Both are nearly identical in price with the way I have the nitrous system setup. I plan to add nitrous later on regardless.
Cam is always there, nitrous is fun and alot more power, but harder on the clutch.
Which one would you choose?
233/239 TSP cam kit w/ PRC dual springs + TSP dyno-tune
Both are nearly identical in price with the way I have the nitrous system setup. I plan to add nitrous later on regardless.
Cam is always there, nitrous is fun and alot more power, but harder on the clutch.
Which one would you choose?
Cam, cammed LS1 sound a little bit like jesus, so that's why I chose cam. Plus, the power is always there, and i'd rather go through the hassle of installing a cam now, and installing the nitrous system later.
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Verdad Gallardo Thread Starter
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From: Amarillo, TX
I am pretty happy with the small cam that is in it right now, which is why I was thinking about going ahead and adding nitrous, then doing the H/C at the same time this summer. But I really don't have the funds to replace the clutch before then, so the cam will probably be what I go with as it will be easier on the clutch. Also "the boss lady" likes the cam idea better....gotta keep your wife happy, especially when she is positive about cars 
if it is a daily driver do nitrous. a large cam will wear on you. it is a lot of fun for a while but you will miss the drivability of day to day driving. i have had cammed cars and bikes. you can modify either so much that they are no longer any fun to drive. if you decide to go cam go for drivability you do not have to have a large cam to maKE power.
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2022 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 S&B CAI, Corsa catback.
2023 Corvette 3LT Z51 soon to be modified.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.
Both!!! I went cam first. Was really happy with it. But, as usual, it's not enough anymore, so I'm going to spray. If anything do the cam first, but do the little stuff associated with the cam as well (timing set, oil pump, underdrive pulley). It'll save you time later on when you'll have to replace that stuff.
I agree with mullenh though, if it's a daily driver, do the spray. A big cam can make it not fun to drive around town. You could go with a smaller cam as well. Mine is real small, 222/222 .563, 114 lsa, idles nice, made 382 rwhp with bolt-ons last summer.
Either way, you can't go wrong.
I agree with mullenh though, if it's a daily driver, do the spray. A big cam can make it not fun to drive around town. You could go with a smaller cam as well. Mine is real small, 222/222 .563, 114 lsa, idles nice, made 382 rwhp with bolt-ons last summer.
Either way, you can't go wrong.
Originally Posted by Dr. Jeckel
I am pretty happy with the small cam that is in it right now, which is why I was thinking about going ahead and adding nitrous, then doing the H/C at the same time this summer. But I really don't have the funds to replace the clutch before then, so the cam will probably be what I go with as it will be easier on the clutch. Also "the boss lady" likes the cam idea better....gotta keep your wife happy, especially when she is positive about cars
ya nitrous will make your car a sleeper!! Also if you go ahead and get the HPtuners you can learn how to do all the tuning yourself and save your money. Texas speed will do you a safe tune with the mail in and you can do an aggresive tune with the HPtuners and your car will haul with time spent playing on it. The cam is a great investment but i think nitrous and the HPtuners gets my vote bc with the nitrous your definitely going to be hauling.
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I had LS1edit that I figured out how to use on my old TA. I would actually do the the dyno-tune at TSP since they are a couple hours away if I got the cam.
My wife has said ok to nitrous now and H/C this summer for a graduation present to me So I will probably go this route and if the clutch goes on the 100 shot, then I will have to suck it up and replace it(although this won't make her happy). I would rather do the H/C at the same time and then have it tuned. I guess I'll have to see when it comes done to the time to order.
My wife has said ok to nitrous now and H/C this summer for a graduation present to me
So I will probably go this route and if the clutch goes on the 100 shot, then I will have to suck it up and replace it(although this won't make her happy). I would rather do the H/C at the same time and then have it tuned. I guess I'll have to see when it comes done to the time to order. 
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Originally Posted by GT Griller
Can i get an Amen?!!! 
I know, but I doubt I would be able to get heads and nitrous this summer, if I were to get a cam now. I'd rather wait and be able to have it ALLLLL
spray it. a 100 wet shot will hit harder than a 233/239 ever thought of off the line, and pull harder going down the track, as well. you have to spin the motor faster to get the most out of a cam, and also monitor your valvespring wear.
if you have the cash, DO BOTH - if not, spray it until you can get a cam. my buddy has a 99 z, bone stock except for a 3500 stall, k&n, and dual exhaust (still has factory manifolds) ... the car consistently picks up 13-15 mph with a 100 shot. you won't get that kind of hp from a 233/239, nor will you get the INSTANT torque. plus, if you want to go faster, simply put in a bigger jet.
if you have the cash, DO BOTH - if not, spray it until you can get a cam. my buddy has a 99 z, bone stock except for a 3500 stall, k&n, and dual exhaust (still has factory manifolds) ... the car consistently picks up 13-15 mph with a 100 shot. you won't get that kind of hp from a 233/239, nor will you get the INSTANT torque. plus, if you want to go faster, simply put in a bigger jet.