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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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which cam would be right for a dd vert that wont see too much track time, i would still like to get some gas milage. my mods are full bolt ons 373's and soon a 3600 stall.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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if its a street car daily driver definitely cant go wrong with the 224/224 cam.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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also would slp roller rockers help
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Depending on milage might want to try a compression test before spending money for a cam.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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i have 85xxx miles but has been maintained perfectly
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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i like the comp cams 224/230 on xfi lobes. nice power for d/d. my clutch doesnt like it though time for a new one
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