Found The Right Cam For Sure! I AM DONE!!
Originally Posted by BOWTIE
In addition, it seems that most of the big shops which are using the LSK lobes are using them primarily on the intakes only (TRAK, Torquer V3, MS4 just to name a few).
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Originally Posted by BOWTIE
Keep in mind if you go with the LSK lobes, you can forget the 918's. You will need a good set of dual springs. That said, I would still do it at least on the intake side. The way I see itm using the LSK lobes is like using a larger XER lobe with out penalizing your DCR. Because even though a 228 XER and 228 LSK lobe give the same values at .050, and consequently roughly the same DCR, at .200 the LSK is several degrees larger then of course you get more peak lift as well. The only question I have is whether or not it is beneficial on the exhaust. I have seen several post claim that the exhaust does not really benefit from the extra lift the LSK's provide and I have yet to see one of the more reputable guys on the forum dispute that. In addition, it seems that most of the big shops which are using the LSK lobes are using them primarily on the intakes only (TRAK, Torquer V3, MS4 just to name a few). For this reason I have just about decided on a cam almost identical to yours, but with an XER ex lobe. Now I just need to see about who to order it through as well. Here is what I am planning 228/234 LSK/XER .639/.598 LSA 110 +2 (still not sure if I want to get the advance ground in or not but most likely will). I hope to use this cam with a set of ported heads.
even i was going to run the XE-R lobes... i was still gonna do a dual spring set up. I want the added insurance.
I jsut can not decide now if i want XE-R or LSK Lobes
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Originally Posted by 1CAMWNDR
I can't wait to hear that exhaust with a healthy cam 
. I just got the same mufflers in 2.5" to go on my duals.
. I just got the same mufflers in 2.5" to go on my duals.yeah it should sound pretty mean
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Originally Posted by N4cer
These cams all have something in common: they don't do very well with cheap headers. The basic theme of these all along has been a lot of people getting less than expected results and being told it's because they need Kooks, QTP, etc.
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Yeah, I think you have it mastered. Are you doing the swap yourself?
LOL, yea i think i mastered the External Engine!!!!
going to have a speed shop do it. Getting into the internals is something i dont trust my self with...
Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
Getting into the internals is something i dont trust my self with...
ive been looking in to the same size cam
for me a
227/232 lsk/xer on a 109+0
with a set of tsp 2.5 5.3l or their 243 style i cant decide.
but for me i went with this cam do to the shift point. im gonna shift at 6500 so if it falls on its face after 6600 i dont care because it wont see it.
and i do not want to cut the pistons
but the 5.3L vs. the ls6 heads is killing me
for me a
227/232 lsk/xer on a 109+0
with a set of tsp 2.5 5.3l or their 243 style i cant decide.
but for me i went with this cam do to the shift point. im gonna shift at 6500 so if it falls on its face after 6600 i dont care because it wont see it.
and i do not want to cut the pistons
but the 5.3L vs. the ls6 heads is killing me
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Originally Posted by N4cer
I'd add a little more exhaust to that cam. Can the 228 XE-R exhaust lobe do the job with a 227 LSK intake lobe?
you told me to do the same thing but forgot what was what. Can you retype the info? I know you sent it to me on a PM i was cleaing out the box and i deleted it
Thanks
where would a 242 248 .610 .615 110+2 peak roughly?
IVC would be 49
25 degree's of overlap
It would raise my DCR from 7.6 to 8.56( switching to .040 cometic too)
switching from a 246 248 .614 .615 114
IVC would be 49
25 degree's of overlap
It would raise my DCR from 7.6 to 8.56( switching to .040 cometic too)
switching from a 246 248 .614 .615 114
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Originally Posted by 1BADAIR
where would a 242 248 .610 .615 110+2 peak roughly?
IVC would be 49
25 degree's of overlap
It would raise my DCR from 7.6 to 8.56( switching to .040 cometic too)
switching from a 246 248 .614 .615 114
IVC would be 49
25 degree's of overlap
It would raise my DCR from 7.6 to 8.56( switching to .040 cometic too)
switching from a 246 248 .614 .615 114
With as much attention that the 228/232 has been getting im suprised that so few sponsors stock it. What, isnt LM the only one that does? PredatorZ got me into the 228/232 .588/.595 110+4 a long time ago. It seems that im the dude that keeps chiming in saying "yeah im going to do that too", but i still havent. Maybe since TSP keeps lowering the price of their 918 cam kit I'll actually get around to it. $579!!!
Good luck with the crazy cam that you've got lined up. Its awesome to have LS1Tech as a resource because you can get some great advice on a custom cam thats set up to the exact RPM that you blow the tires off. If you were looking for a cam that peaks out at 2000 rpms, takes a nose dive from 2001 to 3500 then picks back up violently to 9000rpms im sure someone could hook you up here. lol
Good luck with the crazy cam that you've got lined up. Its awesome to have LS1Tech as a resource because you can get some great advice on a custom cam thats set up to the exact RPM that you blow the tires off. If you were looking for a cam that peaks out at 2000 rpms, takes a nose dive from 2001 to 3500 then picks back up violently to 9000rpms im sure someone could hook you up here. lol