Hannibal

I am considering taking the gamble on these heads. For the money - I dont think I can pass it up. Worst case, if I dont like them at all - I sell them off and eat a couple bucks. So consider me somewhat of a guinea pig.

Need an idea/suggestion on a good cam to install. I currently have the XER 224/.581/112 LSA in there now but since we are dropping the motor (to fix an existing problem), swapping the cam will be cake so its something I am considering. Its a good cam - so I might stay with it - but I have other options to consider.

Any suggestions on a cam to try? I plan on having the heads milled 10/1000's to clean the deck a little. They will be 5.3L Stage 2 heads and the double springs are good up to .620 lift (though I dont really want to go that high.

Plan on staying NA and car has all basic bolt-ons w/ 4.30's.

Whats out there to consider for good power - but NOT TOO radical.

Thanks.

2001 Pewter WS6

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I would stick with what you have. It is a good all around cam.

98TAauto

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230/224? :-P focker seems to like that cam!

Hannibal

Was thinking about the cam. Its a Thunder Racing cam isnt it? What are the specs on it again - 230/224 .563 112? Sound right?

Ebbsnflows

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G5X-2!! Since Nut sold his, we need another local guinea pig for this cam.

98TAauto

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ditto that.... but would that cam fit? I know its touchy on milled heads I think? Espically 5.3's? Anyone have any data on that? If it works it would be nice for a local to try it. Will, you could make 450hp with that cam and patriot heads

gomer

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I think you'd be happy with the cam you have now. I'm currently running a TR220 with my Patriot heads and I know it is holding me back.. so I'll be replacing it with a TR227/224.. I don't think I'll go any larger than that.

Hannibal

I am looking into a 226/230 .576/.580 112LSA - this could be a good option as well.

Staying away from the G5 cam - I like it - but seems like it might be TOO much and weary about it with the milled heads.

Smitty

Hannibal-I'm have a XER 224/581 112 and Stage II 5.3 Patriot heads that I'm installing on my personal car next week.I'll let you know the impressions and numbers when I'm through.
Tony

Hannibal

TTT - would like as many options/opinions as possible.

Thanks.

Skelton

Keep the one you have or go with your last choice for another 10-15 rwhp. The heads will wake up the power anyways.

Jason 98 TA

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We have a 231/237 598 595 112 cam that would work well with the Patriot heads. Its the same cam that put 430rwhp with stage 1 heads not decked but 5 thou Call Trevor if you have any questions on the heads or any of our cams, he currently has special pricing on Patriot heads & the new cam

Jason

Jason 98 TA

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I also don't think its a gamble at all, several people are running the heads now & they flow great. You can probably do a search and find a few people with them installed already, and we have many more to come. The heads flow very very well when compared to other stage 2 heads we've flowed before

Jason

Hannibal

231/237 598 595 112 cam??? hmmmm.

Would that fit just fine with the 5.3L decked to 10/1000's? Any clearance issues?

White SS

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Sell the cam! save the cash from the heads and add FI like a real amn would!

BIG PD

why...? his car would still be faster with heads and cam. plus he's have 2 more grand to do other stuff.

Savageite

This is Chris from EFA and I just got my TSP cam today. The 231/237. So I geuss I'll be the guinea pig.

Hannibal

Chris/Nick - this all stays hush hush around here - lol. Got some sneak attack plans lined up :-D

Chris - you plan on running cam only for a while?

Also - looking hard at the 226/226 573/573 on 112 - seem like a good power/driveability cam. Still taking opinions though.

Hardtop

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Won't be any sneak attacks coming my way. I'd call Allan Futral in the morning and see what he says. You know what I think.

Bruce

Hannibal

Yeah I am leaning your way old man. You know its your fault - lol. I cant handle getting walked like that