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Old 02-14-2008, 01:55 PM
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i was wanting to know what cam is better and produces more hp?? i have a full bolt on Z28 right now (Auto) i plan on doing heads but i would like to throw a cam in for now... what would be the best one?? Thanks in advance

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Define better. More HP? Probably the MS4 ...
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i go to the track every year but only like 3-4 times.. so not much but im on the street more... i want a aggressive cam that gives me the most hp
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Old 02-14-2008, 02:30 PM
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i heard the MS4 is only good in the high rpm's . . . thats all i know
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ms4 ftw almost 400rwhp with just a cam headers and a lid tune 396/381 with 121k on the clock but get rod bolts trust me
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never drove/seen a MS4 in person but ive got no complaints with my MS3. either way they are both definetly aggressive cams. mods and numbers in sig.
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i think its like 10-15 more hp with the ms4
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MS4 will peak more HP.

MS3 "should" have better low end power. They are both large cams so the low end power is going to be a little weak.
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what lsa should i do?? i want a mean aggressive sound to it...
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the lower the lsa, the more overlap and the more overlap the more chop...
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so is the lower lsa better or worse? sorry for all the questions im a newbie with these cars... im used to mustangs
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ok i just got offered a ms3 cam with 2K on it, ported ls6 oil pump, ls2timing chain, and gaskets for $475 plus shipping is this a deal or no?
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yes it is.....all you need now is dual spring kit and p-rods and a crank bolt.
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That is a very good deal. I have the ms4 and stock rod bolts. Im skating on thin ice.
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power under the curve FTW
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Dang, I thought "FTW" got banned on this forum haha.
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MS3=better cam, buy it!
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Dang, I thought "FTW" got banned on this forum haha.
Your right, I should elaborate. I would rather have more usable power than have it peak at RPM's I wont be in much lol
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MS3=better cam, buy it!
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I suggest you contact TSP and ask them. I think there is some info in this thread that is less than acurate.
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