How do you like your ASA Cam?
Just picked mine up here off a moderator! Can't wait to get it. Can I ask if there would be any ill effects from going WOT with such a small lift cam? I will be driving it for a bit untuned until I buy HpTuners...
No issues, the only thing is the abrupt stops because it might bog and shut off. Ohh and if you run your A/C at a stop light it might shut off too. Other than than I ran my Hotcam(not ASA but same lift and its a 112 lobe) untuned and at WOT for about 2 months untill I saved for a TUNE!
GoodLUck! you'll like it!
GoodLUck! you'll like it!
I think the ASA really shines with the ported LS6 heads in which is was designed to be used with. As for .600 lift on stock heads, you really need to start reading a little about CFD and how restrictive heads and intakes will affect airflow with and oversized cam like that. I think we would all be pretty suprised at the kind of numbers a "small" cam could make with properly matched heads and intake. Afterall, who else is trapping at 123+ MPH? Not saying the ASA/LS6 combo is the best but it is great for road racing and making power under that 6400 RPM number, plus its a no brainer for those (including myself) who are not experts in matching complete engine airflow.
I got mine tuned over the weekend, and it took care of the surging / bogging issues. No issues running the AC / heater on full blast unless you are trying to run them while you are starting the car up. Jbird was also 100% correct, my timing is set to 28* and has no knock issues (thanks for that little tidbit, it saved a lot of time). I hope to get some dyno numbers next month, but its not too bad for an 'untuneable' race only cam. 
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I got mine tuned over the weekend, and it took care of the surging / bogging issues. No issues running the AC / heater on full blast unless you are trying to run them while you are starting the car up. Jbird was also 100% correct, my timing is set to 28* and has no knock issues (thanks for that little tidbit, it saved a lot of time). I hope to get some dyno numbers next month, but its not too bad for an 'untuneable' race only cam.
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i would love to try the asa, got the hotcam now, she ran a best of 12.2 in cold weather and this cam seems to like the juice, will try to break 10' this season, see what happens. i love it, it's like beeing two faced, go to the track and put your cape on. 3750racewt. who me? nah, that wasn't me! lol.
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has anybody used nitrous on this cam ??? so far i like the cam......mine bucks at 1500 rpms, so i just drive right about 1700 rpm's and its fine
made 360 / 356 maxing out stock injectors, replaced the fuel pump as well, trying to make around 390 cam only
made 360 / 356 maxing out stock injectors, replaced the fuel pump as well, trying to make around 390 cam only
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either way the duty cycle was at 110 % by 5000 rpms, put in a racetronix kit, some 42 lb injectors and want to spray it but have heard no talk about anybody else doing it through this cam before
what heads do you guys think works best with this cam? I want to get the Patriot ls6 or PRC 5.3 heads, but I also was just thinking of selling this cam and get me the TSP 233/239 cam with their PRC 5.3 heads, what do you guys think I should do? thanks
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The GMPP LS6 heads were designed to work in conjunction with the ASA cam. Not saying the others wont perform, but like I said, the GMPP LS6 were made to match up with the ASA and its low lift.
With that said, the GMPP heads are $$$$ so maybe a TSP package might meet your goals and save you money.
With that said, the GMPP heads are $$$$ so maybe a TSP package might meet your goals and save you money.
Ill be getting some 243 patriot stage II's very soon with like a 62cc for a little more quench. That ASA is on a 110 so you might want to make sure your PTV clearances are OK!
thanks guys, what do you guys run in the 1/4 mile? as you can see in my sig my et isn't that good, specially my mph. I was thinking maybe cause of the elevation or the crappy track.
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