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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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Cool Looking for Powerful DD cam?

Do you have any input on what cam delivers the most power and torque wanted for a DD car.

Or simply tell tell me what you have for a settup.

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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 02:33 AM
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MS4 here
Its all about the tune.
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Mods in my sig... but needless to say, you can't beat an ole 224 cam for a DD...

446/416
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:46 AM
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TR224 112 lsa best overall street cam on the planet...lol IMO, dont be fooled by imitations there is only one TR224 and it comes from Thunder Racing (commercial plug for Thunder... LOL, it was my first cam and is still very special to me )

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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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TR224 112 lsa best overall street cam on the planet...lol IMO, dont be fooled by imitations there is only one TR224 and it comes from Thunder Racing.
Could not agree more. 430rwhp/403rwtq mods in sig.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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either the tr224 or tr230. You'll be happy.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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I just ordered a PredatorZ cam. Should be good under the curve and pretty strong up top too. 230/234 .612/598 on a 111+3 XFI/X-ER Should work well with my PRC 5.3's.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Patrick G specs out a cam that seems to be working extremely well, even in a cam only situation.
Here is a link to dyno results - > https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/906564-2003-z06-cam-only-432rwhp-400rwtq-guess-cam.html There is a link in the post also to another using the same cam with the same results. 430+ rwhp cam only in a 6.0l seems pretty nice to me.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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Lately we've seen some good custom Ground camshafts but again i would say TR224

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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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oh yea... btw...

I have a 224r cam...
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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454rwhp 412rwtq
Love my 228/228 113 custom grind.
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The Tony Mamo cam is great too.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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^^ Ayyy, 224/228
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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definitely cant go wrong with 224 cam! im also happy with my X1 cam!! i gained 70 rwhp on just the cam alone...
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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check out my cam for the best DD for both hp and tq...

did i meantion i am cam only and an A4
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Awesome Chris! I know you are happy with your #'s!!! I have a similar PredZ cam ordered and can't wait to get it in. I wiil be more than pleased if I get your #'s. Especially strip. I have followed your threads
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Depends on what you are willing to put up with in a DD. Personally I run an F14 HighLift from Futral, dyno numbers coming next Wednesday. Although it drives pretty well untuned, I don't know if I'd classify it as a "DD cam" just because it's got a pretty hefty amount of lift. The TR224 cam does put down great numbers for its size, I just wanted something a little bigger.

The F13 from Futral seems to be an excellent choice for a DD also. It's a little bigger than the 224 but if you check the Dyno section you'll find that it throws down some nice numbers, has good manners during everyday driving, and performs at the track.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Many many people runnning the 224/224 cams on DD's. I had it on my 99 Z and it was a really good cam.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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its all in the tune, i have a 232/234 110lsa and it was hard to drive with 3.90s and a t56. go it tuned still was rought, took it to another tuner and wow makes me want bigger
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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^^^ Your right a good tune will take the lumps away but it doesnt move the powerband back down to where a smaller cam rocks. Just a matter of where you want your powerband to be, personal taste.
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