LS1Formulation

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I bought a TR224 cam on here used and planned on only doing a cam swap, but a friend of mine has a set of CNC ported 241 heads that have only seen track use (under 250 miles, albeit hard ones) for only $600. They're proven heads as well, as he has run 11.17@120 with a 228 cam in an auto. Since I have the heads off, I could easily swap the lifters out which was why I went with the TR224 in the first place - not having to swap out my lifters since it was such a mild cam. I don't really plan on going bigger on the cam, maybe just use Comp XFI or LSK lobes and actually go a little smaller on duration - 220/224 probably. I'd like some opinions on what direction I should go in. Will I be happy with the TR224? It's on a 112+4 LSA which will give it a nice lope and good midrange torque, but I have never driven a cammed LS1 ever, so I have no idea if I'll like it. I know it's the most popular cam out there, but I'm always one to try new ideas if they'll work well. What do you all think?

Grimes

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I would just keep the tr224. You have it already, and it is one of the most proven cams out there.

cam

iTrader: (9)

I'm running the TR224 112. I just got it in and I can tell you this much already.... I want bigger. Its sooooooo mild you really need to listen at idle to be able to tell theres a cam in there. If I was starting over especially with those heads of yours I would step into a 228-230. Mind you its never enough and I cant complain about this cams lack of power its just so mild mannered I can handle more erratic behavior if there is more power to be had

BIG_MIKE2005

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Keep it & you'll be happy.

black01_WS6

iTrader: (13)

keep it and use it. If it is a DD then definatly keep it as you will have good power under the curve. You may not make a lot of peak power but it will be there when you need it. You can get a set of used ls6 heads for 600 off of here almost any day.

LS1Formulation

iTrader: (13)

I think I'll keep it and try it, and I already have the CNC ported 241's - I don't think LS6's would gain me much really.

Ryan02SS

iTrader: (3)

You won't be sorry. With a good set of of small port high velocity heads, good DCR and the TR224 it's a setup hard to beat in all around power. The lowend and midrange it produces is great and pulls decent up top also.

juiSSed1172

I'm swapping my 224 for a MS4.

Studytime

iTrader: (15)

Comparing engine dyno numbers on GenIII motors that have ported heads, the gains from a 224/224 sized cam to a much larger cam are small. We're talking around 2hp per degree of increased intake duration. Reading such results makes it hard to justify the necessary compromises of a big cam.

Ben T.

justin quick

iTrader: (5)

Since you already have the 224 just install that one. No point in going smaller; bigger maybe but you already said you didnt want to do that. Sure you will be happy with the 224. If any thing you will probly wana go biggre after a while I did. had a 228r thistime went with a 228-232

davered00ss

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Keep the TR224. It's a great cam and you already have it.

92ZZ3RS

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is the tr224 better and the 228r? low end power? high end power?