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Old 12-05-2007, 08:25 PM
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Just wondering if maybe a larger cam would unlock a bit more power. I dont drive it much, but want it somewhat driveable. Check out my sig for a link to my mods. I think I should have more, but maybe my cam is holding me back.

If it is too small, what would you all recommend?
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Post the specs. Heads are way more important so if you don't have a good set I would start there. My car has a very small cam for my motor, and I make more power than alot of ppl with a much larger cam. Its all about having the best overall setup and balance.

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that cam isn't small. try getting it tuned by someone else. it should make more power than that.
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Hmm I don't see any cam specs. Am I supposed to click on a link to search for them?
Old 12-05-2007, 09:23 PM
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Here:

Vinciperformance 060 camshaft(228-232, 551-551, 112)

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Thats not that bad of power for stock heads, and the lift on the cam could be higher
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That cam isnt to small. get it tuned by someone else, but there is definatley nothing wrong with goin even bigger!
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Specs can be found in the fquick link. I have tried to post it here several times tonight but for some reason the server is too busy to post anything. They are not stock heads, but not AFRs either. The cam is a Vinci 060 with CNC heads, Pacesetter LTs, ORY, B&B exhaust, LS6 intake. Well click the link to see. I was gonna buy 1.8 rockers, but I think I can achieve the same results with a bigger cam.
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I was going to suggest some 1.8 rockers to get you some more valve lift, but I don't know if that is going to yield what you want power-wise.
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Yeah, I thought 1.8s too, but with decent ones costing so much, I think a higher duration cam might be better.



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