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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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Hey guys, I am getting ready to install some stage 2 heads, and LS-6 Intake Manifold, and was thinking of going with a bigger cam while we have the engine out......

Here is what I am looking for: I have all bolt ons, M6, with an MTI T1 cam as of right now....

I want a big cam, with a big lope, that will show good power gains over my T1.

Also, what is the biggest cam you can go before its too much for stock diplacement....

So, all in all, I want a big cam, with good power, with the nastiest lope possible... I like to hear em, you know? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

So, does anyone have any suggestions!?!? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
I was kind of thinking MMS 229, any other/better suggestions?

TIA! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 01:29 PM
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I say go for either a Thunder TR230, MMS229 or Raging Motorsports new 230 cam.. What gears are you running?
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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446rwhp with the MMS 229v2.1 here. Awesome cam. Idles smooth too. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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Now this is what I want to know <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Im watching this one <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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I have MMS229 cam for sale, springs and titanum retainers brand new never installed... let me know....
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 10:58 PM
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That MMS229 cam is nice. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 12:22 AM
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Emperor,

I am very interested! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Could you please send me a PM with what you want for just the cam? I have comp 918's, will these work with this cam? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Vince, yeah I have decidied to go bigger... Its addicting! We have 2 SS's both with T1's (we liked your transplanted T1, we went and bought another one! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Now I will be pulling it back out and selling it, and we've only had it in about 3 weeks (1500 miles)But yours is still doing its job very well! Kinda silly huh? Ah well, all for the love of going fast hehe....
By the way, right now I am running 4.10's, but will be backing down to 3.73's when I install the heads and new cam....

Thanks to all! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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So,

What is the NASTIEST, LOPIEST cam for our cars?
Any sound clips? Thanks.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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did you get my PM??
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TTT Guys!

Emperor, yes, I am sorry I am looking for a 112 lsa. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Thanks again

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Do you plan on running 4.10 (or larger)gears?
You did not mention custom tuning witch you will need to have when you get the larger cam.

...wait a sec, i just read that you are going back down to 3.73's...AND you want a BIG cam?

Why?
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 01:19 PM
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I am going back with 3.73 when I get my cam installed..... I am looking for mad top end power <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by thebadbat:
<strong>TTT Guys!

Emperor, yes, I am sorry I am looking for a 112 lsa. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Thanks again

TJ</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">well, my MMS229 still for sale then <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> .......
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Well, here ya go... this is my car w/ my newly installed TR 230 cam.... this clip is on STOCK headers w/ a borla catback. I plan on adding my hooker longtubes this week, but the cam still hits a lick like there is no tommorow.

http://www.ispnews.com/cam.mpg

about 5mb..
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If you are looking for topend power you will need one of these cams.. Raging Motorsports 230 cam, TR230 cam, MTI's X1, MMS229, or just buy 232/232 XE-R lobes and keep the 4.10's.. If you just want dyno #'s then go 3.73's. Personally the 4.10's will be better for driving secondary to possible tq loss.. Now if Thunders theory hold up then you will not lose any tq with the reverse split. To be honest with you the power is really going to be made with the heads.. The T1/B1 cam has seen #'s of 435rwhp. The TR224 has seen #'s of 443rwhp. Its not really the size of the cam sometimes.. Its the heads.. I would chose them very carefully.
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Raughhammer,

I can leave the 4.10s if need be...

I just want a big sounding cam, that will still show a power gain over my T1.....

Thanks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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