Help me choose a cam/heads
Re: Help me choose a cam/heads </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SS3933:
<strong>The cam specs I've been looking at are in the 221-224 range. My intention is to do stage 2 heads and cam at the same time. I may have to wait a little longer to do it all on one shot but that's how I'd rather do it. My other option was to do a cam first then do the heads but I'm thinking it's probably cheaper to do it all in shot.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I like doing it all in one shot as it tends to cost less over all and one gets the same results!
As for the gears, for a M6, here's my .02
3.73's are nice on the street but don't feel much different than 3.42's.
4.10's are more fun on the street but will fry the tires with ease. DR's are a good idea if you want traction.
For street 3.73's are better for the track 4.10's
Turning more RPM helps with the bigger the cam too. So I went with 4.10's so my 224 would be fun to drive.
<strong>The cam specs I've been looking at are in the 221-224 range. My intention is to do stage 2 heads and cam at the same time. I may have to wait a little longer to do it all on one shot but that's how I'd rather do it. My other option was to do a cam first then do the heads but I'm thinking it's probably cheaper to do it all in shot.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I like doing it all in one shot as it tends to cost less over all and one gets the same results!
As for the gears, for a M6, here's my .02
3.73's are nice on the street but don't feel much different than 3.42's.
4.10's are more fun on the street but will fry the tires with ease. DR's are a good idea if you want traction.
For street 3.73's are better for the track 4.10's
Turning more RPM helps with the bigger the cam too. So I went with 4.10's so my 224 would be fun to drive.
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Re: Help me choose a cam/heads Tim, what I'm saying is that a cam w/ .550" lift will work best w/ a port that flows well at .550". Even though a big, aggressive cam profile will "work" on stock heads, best results will be with an appropriately ported head.
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Re: Help me choose a cam/heads I suggest going with a proven winner such as the MTI stage II heads and HAmmer cam (C1) or better yet the C2, which will put you well into the 11s and give you all the reliability you want. Its a proven dependable set up.
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Re: Help me choose a cam/heads </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MTI 427 C5 Roadster:
<strong>I suggest going with a proven winner such as the MTI stage II heads and HAmmer cam (C1) or better yet the C2, which will put you well into the 11s and give you all the reliability you want. Its a proven dependable set up.
MTI 427 C5 Roadster</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Just out of curiousity, will a C1 or a C2 pass emissions in N.C.? From what I've read I know a B1 will. It's not a major concern but if I can be emissions friendly that would save me some headache. Or, how about this, I work at a dealership and I have friends that are techs that never charge me for inspections. But, are they able to get away with passing a car that fails emissions? If so, then I have no worries. I haven't thought to ask them about this so unless someone here knows for sure I'll have my answer tomorrow @ work <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong>I suggest going with a proven winner such as the MTI stage II heads and HAmmer cam (C1) or better yet the C2, which will put you well into the 11s and give you all the reliability you want. Its a proven dependable set up.
MTI 427 C5 Roadster</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Just out of curiousity, will a C1 or a C2 pass emissions in N.C.? From what I've read I know a B1 will. It's not a major concern but if I can be emissions friendly that would save me some headache. Or, how about this, I work at a dealership and I have friends that are techs that never charge me for inspections. But, are they able to get away with passing a car that fails emissions? If so, then I have no worries. I haven't thought to ask them about this so unless someone here knows for sure I'll have my answer tomorrow @ work <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: Help me choose a cam/heads </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SS3933:
Just out of curiousity, will a C1 or a C2 pass emissions in N.C.? From what I've read I know a B1 will. It's not a major concern but if I can be emissions friendly that would save me some headache. Or, how about this, I work at a dealership and I have friends that are techs that never charge me for inspections. But, are they able to get away with passing a car that fails emissions? If so, then I have no worries. I haven't thought to ask them about this so unless someone here knows for sure I'll have my answer tomorrow @ work <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> [/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">North Carolina is moving toward the OBD-II computer scan. This started in Oct of this year. Going forward cars will not be sniffed but the computer scanned to see if emissions sytems are functioning correctly. If the computer says things are good, then thing are good. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Not all counties are doing this yet - but they will. Snifer may be around in counties without emissions issue for a while - it's a phase in as I understand it.
A 224 could pass sniffer on a 114 LSA it would need tuning & probably LS1 edit to tweak it. Might not be too easy to get to pass but some say that they have done so with other sniffer tests. Natually, a cam this big will needed cats etc.
I know a tuned 216/220 114 LSA blew a 77 on the sniffer test and 220 is failing. If sniffer is an issue a 220/220 on a 114 LSA will be easier to get to pass than a 224.
Just out of curiousity, will a C1 or a C2 pass emissions in N.C.? From what I've read I know a B1 will. It's not a major concern but if I can be emissions friendly that would save me some headache. Or, how about this, I work at a dealership and I have friends that are techs that never charge me for inspections. But, are they able to get away with passing a car that fails emissions? If so, then I have no worries. I haven't thought to ask them about this so unless someone here knows for sure I'll have my answer tomorrow @ work <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> [/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">North Carolina is moving toward the OBD-II computer scan. This started in Oct of this year. Going forward cars will not be sniffed but the computer scanned to see if emissions sytems are functioning correctly. If the computer says things are good, then thing are good. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Not all counties are doing this yet - but they will. Snifer may be around in counties without emissions issue for a while - it's a phase in as I understand it.
A 224 could pass sniffer on a 114 LSA it would need tuning & probably LS1 edit to tweak it. Might not be too easy to get to pass but some say that they have done so with other sniffer tests. Natually, a cam this big will needed cats etc.
I know a tuned 216/220 114 LSA blew a 77 on the sniffer test and 220 is failing. If sniffer is an issue a 220/220 on a 114 LSA will be easier to get to pass than a 224.
Re: Help me choose a cam/heads MTI Stage 2 LS6 heads and X1 cam. Power is awesome. 420RWHP and 400RWTQ N/A. Driveability is good as long as your not stuck in stop and go traffic. The X1 will give you a bit of cam surge at parking lot speed but other than that the car plants you in your seat and keeps you there until you lift and if great just getting around town.
