View Poll Results: Which cam for best power under the curve and 400rwhp
226/232 .585/.595 109
32
24.06%
228/232 588/592 110
54
40.60%
232/234 .595/.598 112
47
35.34%
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Poll: which cam for power under curve?
I voted for the 228/232 cuz im bout to buy it this week. Had a 228 in my other SS and was happy with it but second time around i want more power and figure the the extra duration over the 228 should give me the extra power i want and i shouldnt have to rev it past 6300 or 6500 from what i have read. Also have been told that this cam gives good power down low and really lites up around 3000 rpms and hat with full bolt ons and the stall i have (3200) shouldnt be a problem reaching 400 rwhp with this cam.
I have a cam similiar to the 232/234, mine is a 232/236 and it has power under the curve way better than a stock cam car. I really like my cam and would recommend it to anyone, it is easy to tune and is very drivable and makes great power.
This poll is worthless without knowing the intake centerlines (amount of advance). That component is just as critical as the rest. What is ideal for a cam-only application will not be ideal for a higher compression combo with ported heads.
For cam-only, I like 230/230 .612/.604 110LSA +4.
Closest to that is the 228/232 110LSA in the poll.
For cam-only, I like 230/230 .612/.604 110LSA +4.
Closest to that is the 228/232 110LSA in the poll.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Originally Posted by texasheat
For cam-only, I like 230/230 .612/.604 110LSA +4.
Would this be a good daily driver cam? Lots of miles....How often would springs need to be checked?
Would this be a good daily driver cam? Lots of miles....How often would springs need to be checked?
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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.
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.
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just did a ms4 install on a c5 i used double srpings form tsp and just used the stock retainers used stock length pushrods if the cam has a 112 lsa u might have to cut the pistons i think that is the rule not for sure i used a 111.5 no interference or clerance issues dont use bolts to put the heads on go ahead and buy arp studs its well worth the extra cash in the long run us the zo6 head gaskets when u go back if your taking ther heads off there the metal ones not the shity *** graphite ones hope all this was helpful
I run a 232/236 112+0, I make 365 ft-lbs @ 3000 RPM's. That is great under the curve power. I run aftermarket heads that are milled a lot too though, so that helps out some more.
Originally Posted by texasheat
Why +4? Why not +2?
The story changes when you run higher static compression. If you are running 11.5:1 SCR, then +2 or even +0 would be better for average power. It's all about balancing dynamic compression and intake valve closing point.
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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.
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.
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From: jonesville, MI
What would the DCR be with the 230/230 .612/.604 110+4 cam with stock heads (all stock internals)? This is a custom grind? Who will make this? Patrick, do you like this better than the 110+4 228/232 cam?
232/236 112+0, TEa stage 3 heads 57cc's, untuned running in the 10's and 11's AFR the whole run. Proper tuning and it will pick up at least 10 more HP.
At 3000 rpms' its about 365Ft-lbs. Thats really good low end power IMO for a 347
At 3000 rpms' its about 365Ft-lbs. Thats really good low end power IMO for a 347
Last edited by brad8266; Apr 1, 2007 at 03:41 PM.
Originally Posted by Patrick G
Because for a cam-only application, you will gain more power under the curve with more dynamic compression. The +4 helps you more in average power than it gives up in peak power.
The story changes when you run higher static compression. If you are running 11.5:1 SCR, then +2 or even +0 would be better for average power. It's all about balancing dynamic compression and intake valve closing point.
The story changes when you run higher static compression. If you are running 11.5:1 SCR, then +2 or even +0 would be better for average power. It's all about balancing dynamic compression and intake valve closing point.
Cam only you want big advance to have that low end grunt. 
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From: Saginaw, MI
Buy a cheap set of heads and a MUCH smaller cam and change the springs every 50K. Changing springs every 12k for 400RWHP something is wrong. That's a lot of work. For that kind of work use nos you only need a 100 shot or less.
Originally Posted by brad8266
232/236 112+0, TEa stage 3 heads 57cc's, untuned running in the 10's and 11's AFR the whole run. Proper tuning and it will pick up at least 10 more HP.
At 3000 rpms' its about 365Ft-lbs. Thats really good low end power IMO for a 347
At 3000 rpms' its about 365Ft-lbs. Thats really good low end power IMO for a 347