Comparison of Vindicator and MS4 Camshafts
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I think the Vindicator Cam specs are 240/244 .608/.596 112 LSA; correct me if I'm wrong ![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
My MS4 cam is 239/242 .651/.610 111 LSA.
What would be the power difference between the two cams with ported heads, 90/90, Kooks, Corsa, full bolt-ons, etc.?
Obviously the Vindicator is larger but a MUCH lower lift with a higher LSA . . .
While I'm on the topic, what about shoving a VRX7 into a 5.7???
I'm curious about everyone's input
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My MS4 cam is 239/242 .651/.610 111 LSA.
What would be the power difference between the two cams with ported heads, 90/90, Kooks, Corsa, full bolt-ons, etc.?
Obviously the Vindicator is larger but a MUCH lower lift with a higher LSA . . .
While I'm on the topic, what about shoving a VRX7 into a 5.7???
I'm curious about everyone's input
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Last edited by The Dragon; 08-02-2007 at 12:25 AM.
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Originally Posted by The Dragon
I think the Vindicator Cam specs are 240/244 .608/.596 112 LSA; correct me if I'm wrong ![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
My MS4 cam is 239/242 .651/.610 111 LSA.
What would be the power difference between the two cams with ported heads, 90/90, Kooks, Corsa, full bolt-ons, etc.?
Obviously the Vindicator is larger but a MUCH lower lift with a higher LSA . . .
While I'm on the topic, what about shoving a VRX7 into a 5.7???
I'm curious about everyone's input![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
My MS4 cam is 239/242 .651/.610 111 LSA.
What would be the power difference between the two cams with ported heads, 90/90, Kooks, Corsa, full bolt-ons, etc.?
Obviously the Vindicator is larger but a MUCH lower lift with a higher LSA . . .
While I'm on the topic, what about shoving a VRX7 into a 5.7???
I'm curious about everyone's input
![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
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Originally Posted by JPH
try a search.
I didn't find any concrete power/band comparisons but I did find some disturbing threads about the Vindicator concerning the P/V clearance
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I was told by Ron that I would more than likely gain ~10 rwhp in the lower rpm's with "comparable" peak numbers.
Upon further investigation, I might actually lose a few ponies up top; the Vindicator just doesn't have the monster lift that the MS4 has![Nod](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_nod.gif)
I don't wanna go through a cam swap just to gain ~10 rwhp in the lower regions and risk even more P/V clearance issues; to me, the ends don't justify the means![Nono](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies2/nono.gif)
And Vice/Versa, if I already had the Vindicator I wouldn't be switching to the MS4 for similar reasons concerning different regions of the rpm
Upon further investigation, I might actually lose a few ponies up top; the Vindicator just doesn't have the monster lift that the MS4 has
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I don't wanna go through a cam swap just to gain ~10 rwhp in the lower regions and risk even more P/V clearance issues; to me, the ends don't justify the means
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And Vice/Versa, if I already had the Vindicator I wouldn't be switching to the MS4 for similar reasons concerning different regions of the rpm
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