will a custom cam......
04-02-2008, 05:29 PM
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yeah i've heard nothing but good things about my tuner also. so then do you think its normal and i'm just driving it differently? i'm not crazy worried about gasmilage but when i'm not beating the car i like to cruise in 5th gear... i sapose gears would help me out because 6th gear is useless there is no power and its at such a low rpm.
partrick g did recommend a cam to me however i do not want to buy another cam if this problem is going to still exist.. i know many of you are thinking its in the tune it could be or it could be the cam??? i'm just trying to get it sorted out cause i would like the car to drive better than it currently is
partrick g did recommend a cam to me however i do not want to buy another cam if this problem is going to still exist.. i know many of you are thinking its in the tune it could be or it could be the cam??? i'm just trying to get it sorted out cause i would like the car to drive better than it currently is
04-02-2008, 06:50 PM
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My custom cam is very similar to the t2 but it has more lift and a tighter lsa. I have some bucking at low rpms but it is nothing serious. I also cruise with my rpms at 2k or below. I knew getting a cam this size with 3.42 gears would give me a little bucking but it is very streetable. I DD my car actually
04-02-2008, 08:06 PM
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I have the Tv2 cam in my car along with other mods (see sig). The cam is VERY streetable. My goal was to have as big of a cam as possible that was still easy to drive every day. The cam does buck a little at 1500 rpm's and below. You have to drive it differently. I have stock 3.42's and I just do not run below about 1600 rpm's. The car does take a little more clutch slippage to get going. My idle is great and the car does not die on hot or cold starts. It does take some effort for the tuner to get the idle right. My tuner spent time on the WOT tuning and then spend quite a bit of time on tuning for drivability.
Tuning is the key. If you have spent that much money on tuning, make them get it right.
It can be done. If still not happy, go to a smaller cam like a 224 or 228.
Tuning is the key. If you have spent that much money on tuning, make them get it right.
It can be done. If still not happy, go to a smaller cam like a 224 or 228. 
04-02-2008, 08:24 PM
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the place that last did my tune should be able to get it right it just depends on how much time they feel like playing with the car i think they are sick of it already.
also 4.10s would probly help me out alot.. to tell you the truth i think i went to big with this car i wanted something that came in under the curve alot earlyer but jon at texas said the tv2 and the 228r were identical cams...
04-02-2008, 08:46 PM
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i appreciate your enthusiasm your alittle far thats the only problem i can't afford to drive there car to delaware and then come home and pick it up the next day.
the place that last did my tune should be able to get it right it just depends on how much time they feel like playing with the car i think they are sick of it already.
also 4.10s would probly help me out alot.. to tell you the truth i think i went to big with this car i wanted something that came in under the curve alot earlyer but jon at texas said the tv2 and the 228r were identical cams...
the place that last did my tune should be able to get it right it just depends on how much time they feel like playing with the car i think they are sick of it already.
also 4.10s would probly help me out alot.. to tell you the truth i think i went to big with this car i wanted something that came in under the curve alot earlyer but jon at texas said the tv2 and the 228r were identical cams...
ok thats fine.... but ive done that cam in ALOT of cars and never once had a problem.. ive done it in auto cars with big and little converters and a bunch of manual cars... that cam has impressed me alot.... let me know if you ever want me to fix it... an experianced tuner should get it to idle in under an hour to be honest....i deff wouldnt go switching the cam yet. thats gonna cost you alot more money. Just let me know if i can help you at all.
oh well looks like i gata try a set of gears to fix the problem.
04-03-2008, 09:35 AM
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No sir they are definitely not identical cams. There must have been some kind of misunderstanding when we discussed this. While they drive pretty similar, the powerbands will have some pretty decent differences.
FWIW, I would try a gear as well before changing cams. You will see some higher RPM's but I think it would help the low RPM bucking you aren't liking.
FWIW, I would try a gear as well before changing cams. You will see some higher RPM's but I think it would help the low RPM bucking you aren't liking.
04-03-2008, 09:42 AM
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No sir they are definitely not identical cams. There must have been some kind of misunderstanding when we discussed this. While they drive pretty similar, the powerbands will have some pretty decent differences.
FWIW, I would try a gear as well before changing cams. You will see some higher RPM's but I think it would help the low RPM bucking you aren't liking.
FWIW, I would try a gear as well before changing cams. You will see some higher RPM's but I think it would help the low RPM bucking you aren't liking.
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Tuning is your issue... That size cam is very streetable... I have it, and have no problems. Cam only, stock heads w/ all bolt-ons, A4 3500 yank, Moser 12bolt w/373's 11.76 115 1.63 60ft. 3752 lb Raceweight
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04-04-2008, 08:13 AM
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yes i have one but its from my old tuner harris speed works and its not the same as the place i had it done now.. they did not give me a dyno sheet for some reason, nor do i know how to post one up here. they told me the car made 425 hp but didnt tell me what kinda torque it made. when i got the car back i was unhappy with the driveability and told them to retune it. when i got it back the second time it still had that cam surge around 1700 rpm but the car feels really flat now like theres no torque curve.. my friend said " does this thing still have a cam in it?"
