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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Okay, sorry if I come off as a complete dummy, but thought i would ask

Mark (predator-z) recommended this cam and went with thunder racing to get it done for me. 2 weeks go by and it arrives w00t w00t. well i had the cam sitting in the box un-opened, said what the hell and opened it. remember the cam i ordered,

Comp LS1 Custom Camshaft
230/230 .612/.592 111LSA + 2
3016R/3725R HR 111+2



First thing I notice on the box is this sticker



Than I see at the edge of the box, close to my specs except the INT is .613 and the EXH is .591



Inside the box is The Cam Lift Report



Took some pictures of what they put on the end of the cam.







I will call Thunder tomorrow and see if this is normal. I'm just confused by the different numbers. Maybe when they custom grind a cam they can only get close to the actual? If someone knows already let me know. Was going to put it in soon but don't want to if this is wrong.

Matt
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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The only thing I would be concerned enough to verify is whether the +2 advance IS ground in or not. Generally a custom grind is based off some software, calculation, or magical trunk monkey that gives specs for the combo. Usually the custom grind will be a TINY bit different due to actual lobes used.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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Okay, thanks for the info, a question I will ask Shane tomorrow.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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That is perfectly normal.

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Well thats good to know as well, thanks 98redzone,

btw, laughed a bit that she was holding my shaft. muahahah
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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yeah my lift was exactly the same... 1 tho is nothing to complain over and i wouldnt worry about the duration either...still wouldnt hurt to degree it...i wouldnt just throw it in...

oh and nice cam pick
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it should be 111+2 , anyway to know for sure or just call thunder.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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It don't look like there is advance in that cam, the Ist is intake (ATDC), the 2nd is exhaust (BTDC). They're both at 111.1, 111.3 from TDC. That to me is too much error for my taste.

Fight the powa'!

Naah, really, TR is one of the best.
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i'm still waiting for shane to call me back, talked to Mike yesterday and he left him a message to call me back... tick tock...

I have no problem with Thunder, they have been good to me so far.
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still no call back, going to have to give him a call tomorrow, this sucks. i'm ready to see what this cam has to offer.
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I called comp today and spoke with buggy (think that was his name) and he said that the 2 degree advance is in there. So all is good hopfully lol. now I gotta get the cam in there. will follow up with numbers ect.

update* shane just called me back and gave me all the info. Major props to Thunder Racing. Always great to deal with

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