View Poll Results: Which cam should I go with?
TSP 228r
28
34.57%
TSP Torquer V.2
53
65.43%
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Final cam decision, please vote!
Originally Posted by Tainted
Me? I dunno, im gonig with a TSP head/cam combo and these are the only 2 cams im intrested in that I can get so it doesnt much matter to me
Originally Posted by Tainted
yea but patriot doesnt have a complete heads/cam kit
The TSP package is 1,500 with factory LS6 springs and 1764 with PP duals.
If your choice is limited to the 228R/T2 just becuause it comes in a package, then dont buy the package. The patriot heads/whatever cam you REALLY want can be had for either 100 more, or 70-150 less if you buy upgraded valve springs from TSP.
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From: Viginia Beach, VA
Originally Posted by fast99z28
i dont think you should really go over a 2800 stall for a DD, since driveability is a HUGE issue.
I would consider having Texas Speed do the tune if you buy there cam. I have heard nothing but bad things about mail order tunes. Buy a heads and cam package from Texas Speed and they can do a good tune and I think they even knock off some of the price of the tune if you buy one of their heads and cam package. Just some info.
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From: Viginia Beach, VA
Originally Posted by Tainted
everyone acts like a huge stall will drive like stock but I know it wont, the 3200 is plenty big, I gotta be in school traffic and rush hour traffic
I agree on the above reference to a larger stall. You really won't be maximizing your combo on a small stall, and unless you go real big, you won't see much of a drivability issue in any kind of traffic. Now if you don't get a big enough stall for your cam; that's when you'll start to see some awkwardness in a daily driver. A 3,200-3,500 is'nt a huge change; but it is the details that make the difference! Good luck!
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From: cyberspace
Originally Posted by Tainted
well im prolly gonna sue stock rods and pistons as well as lifters but im gonna use the arp rod bolts so i dunno how well the stock rods and lifters will hold up
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Originally Posted by fast99z28
i dont think you should really go over a 2800 stall for a DD, since driveability is a HUGE issue.
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Originally Posted by 4mula
stop being cheap and get a real dyno tune.
Originally Posted by Tainted
Its not the fact that I cant pay for a good dyno tune, its the fact the nearest person that is reputable is over 2 hours away. so that means a good $400 the tune, all that money for gas, and the time to do it
Another misconception in choosing cams it that most think that the larger duration and lift they can stuff in the motor will make more power. Not the case most of the time. The better your heads flow the less camshaft will be needed to make the same amount of power.
Choosing a cam is give and take situation. There is not perfect cam and they all have ups and downs. You need to choose based off what your requirements are.
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I'll get the dyno tune when I can. im thinking about this plan...
Have bryan @pcmforless giuve me the ebst tune he can for now so the car will even run. theres a dyno right by my house but I dont trust them to tune it. so They can do a few dyno pulls and I could send the info to bryan and have him finalize the tune.
sound like a plan?
Have bryan @pcmforless giuve me the ebst tune he can for now so the car will even run. theres a dyno right by my house but I dont trust them to tune it. so They can do a few dyno pulls and I could send the info to bryan and have him finalize the tune.
sound like a plan?