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?

 

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.

 

^i agree, a cam will add a noticable amount of power, and i LOVE the sound of a cammed LS1!

 

I can't believe you even had to ask.

A cam doesn't "go empty."

 

I like nitrous, quiet stock car with a lid, 3500 stall, and nitrous makes a
high 11 second sleeper..........

 

Sometimes...

 

Cam no doubt. You'll get tired of filling the bottle and not having power all the time. All motor all the time is irreplacable.

 

i could not decide eather
i was thinking bolt ons and 100 shot.
then maby cam only
cam and spray.

but i think i found my home with heads and cam

 

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.

 

Moving from Advanced Tech section.

 

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.

 

hope u have a rearend in mind when u go H/C....

 

I have street tires and don't do any real hard launches, since they just spin. Rear-end will be replaced when it goes

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Both. =]

 

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.