Just ordered my TR 220 cam!!
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Just ordered it on the GP.. TR 220/220 114LSA with push rods and 918's..
Cant wait to get it in the car!!!!!!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Question: with a cam that mild are titanium retainers really necessary?????
See, I dont do just the "bling" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Cant wait to get it in the car!!!!!!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Question: with a cam that mild are titanium retainers really necessary?????
See, I dont do just the "bling" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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I just ordered the 227/224 cam on Mon. and it arrived here today (wed). <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Baton Rogue to Houston by UPS, thats pretty damn quick service.
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Treat the inside of that great looking Hot Rod LS1 like you do the outside and go with the good stuff, Titanium all the way you'll be glad you did just for the lighter weight and strength. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.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 Ireland31:
<strong>No, they are not necessary, but I have the set from my TA if you're interested.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">How much Eric?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong>No, they are not necessary, but I have the set from my TA if you're interested.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">How much Eric?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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I started a thred a while back and everyone said they are not really necessary unless youa re going all out with the motor and stuff. The stock ones should be fine with the 220.
That TR GP was great, I picked up a TR 224 with 918's and pushrods.
That TR GP was great, I picked up a TR 224 with 918's and pushrods.
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Steve, your car will do great with the TR220 cam. It's a very well mannered cam thats makes gobs of power everywhere. You should easily make 380-390 rwhp with it judging from your current #'s. We just did a local car that made 394 rwhp w/ that cam and stock heads. Good luck!
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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 Damian:
<strong>Steve, your car will do great with the TR220 cam. It's a very well mannered cam thats makes gobs of power everywhere. You should easily make 380-390 rwhp with it judging from your current #'s. We just did a local car that made 394 rwhp w/ that cam and stock heads. Good luck!
Josh</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">380-390hp with stock heads <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> I couldn't hit that with the Cam and stage 1 Heads <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Cam and headers were 365hp,unless I tricked the dyno and went STD on a 90 degree day,That read 402hp <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong>Steve, your car will do great with the TR220 cam. It's a very well mannered cam thats makes gobs of power everywhere. You should easily make 380-390 rwhp with it judging from your current #'s. We just did a local car that made 394 rwhp w/ that cam and stock heads. Good luck!
Josh</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">380-390hp with stock heads <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> I couldn't hit that with the Cam and stage 1 Heads <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Cam and headers were 365hp,unless I tricked the dyno and went STD on a 90 degree day,That read 402hp <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.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 Steve2000SS:
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Question: with a cam that mild are titanium retainers really necessary?????
See, I dont do just the "bling" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">See the thread below please.
https://ls1tech.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ulti...c;f=1;t=008417
I think you'll save like 1 gram of weight with titanium retainers and the 918's. I don't think you'll be spinning a TR-220 cam'd car high enough to get any real benefit. If you were going above 6,800 rpm then yes.
Not worth it IMHO for your application.
Nice cam I almost picked that cam too!
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Question: with a cam that mild are titanium retainers really necessary?????
See, I dont do just the "bling" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">See the thread below please.
https://ls1tech.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ulti...c;f=1;t=008417
I think you'll save like 1 gram of weight with titanium retainers and the 918's. I don't think you'll be spinning a TR-220 cam'd car high enough to get any real benefit. If you were going above 6,800 rpm then yes.
Not worth it IMHO for your application.
Nice cam I almost picked that cam too!
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Steve, who is doing the install for you. I live in So Cal too (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) and was going to think about getting the very same cam. I just need to find a reputable shop. I heard Andy's Auto in Monrovia is very good. What do you think?
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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">I couldn't hit that with the Cam and stage 1 Heads</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sorry to hear that bro, my "weak" 98 made 351 rwhp with a stock motor and LS1 intake <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> . 380 rwhp is a very common # for cam only cars around here, bunch in the 390's also..
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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 Shawn:
<strong>Steve, who is doing the install for you. I live in So Cal too (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) and was going to think about getting the very same cam. I just need to find a reputable shop. I heard Andy's Auto in Monrovia is very good. What do you think?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Andy's Auto rocks.. Mark there is very nice and knowledgeble.. AND his prices cant be beat.. the shop isnt much to look at but who cares as long he does great work.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- Tell him I reccomended him to you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I would be happy to be over 380rwhp with the cam.. very happy indeed.. A local guy (Ireland31) just made 380rwhp with an 02 LS6 cam (with tuning) so I think I should be in that range..
Yea, I agree on the retainers.. sorta of a waste but nice to have.. I might get them if Eric has a good price on his slightly used ones..
Thanks for the comments..
<strong>Steve, who is doing the install for you. I live in So Cal too (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) and was going to think about getting the very same cam. I just need to find a reputable shop. I heard Andy's Auto in Monrovia is very good. What do you think?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Andy's Auto rocks.. Mark there is very nice and knowledgeble.. AND his prices cant be beat.. the shop isnt much to look at but who cares as long he does great work.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- Tell him I reccomended him to you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I would be happy to be over 380rwhp with the cam.. very happy indeed.. A local guy (Ireland31) just made 380rwhp with an 02 LS6 cam (with tuning) so I think I should be in that range..
Yea, I agree on the retainers.. sorta of a waste but nice to have.. I might get them if Eric has a good price on his slightly used ones..
Thanks for the comments..
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Hey Steve,
I was aksing $110 for the titanium retainers. And my car did 352 RWHP without tuning with the '02 LS6 cam, through the A4, stock manifolds and cats, etc. You should make lots of power with that TR 220 cam. I loved the TR 224 I had in the TA. Send me an email if you're interested in those retainers. Eireland31@aol.com
I was aksing $110 for the titanium retainers. And my car did 352 RWHP without tuning with the '02 LS6 cam, through the A4, stock manifolds and cats, etc. You should make lots of power with that TR 220 cam. I loved the TR 224 I had in the TA. Send me an email if you're interested in those retainers. Eireland31@aol.com
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Steve,
Does Mark at Andy's Auto do tuning as well? I know I'm running rich from the SLP LT's I just put on and if I am able to swing the cam and all I will for sure want it tuned correctly for the best results. If he doesn't do you know of anyone else that can tune well? I just don't have the $$ for a laptop, MAFT, and Auto tap right now.
Does Mark at Andy's Auto do tuning as well? I know I'm running rich from the SLP LT's I just put on and if I am able to swing the cam and all I will for sure want it tuned correctly for the best results. If he doesn't do you know of anyone else that can tune well? I just don't have the $$ for a laptop, MAFT, and Auto tap right now.