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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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So all you know I've been wanting to do a cam on my SS for the longest time.
I originally wanted to do a Ms3. There's a few guys who have them and I still want it,but feel like I kinda want o set my self apart a lil.So I've been looking into a trex cam. I know they are both big cams. Import slayer has a trex cam and he hasn't had any issues with it. he was daily driving his t/a and said it was fine.anyways I want to know what you guys think. I want a cam only car for now,because I cant afford to do heads for the moment.

here's a trex cam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98_jTYJYUDs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deu3AxMWvAc

ms3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1KBVophu5o
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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seriously if thats your dd. get something with a better PTV clearance. the t-rex is not a street /dd cam i dont care who your are. a custom cam would make better power for your application anyway. pm patrick g or predator z they will hook you up better than a off the shelf cam
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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I daily drive STG 2.5 LS6 milled to 58cc with MS4, m6, 4:10, N/A ms3 is a great cam especially with the 5.3 heads great 450 wheel combo sir but gooluck
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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just so you know pat g is a pimp! get one of his cams
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by LSWNDR
I daily drive STG 2.5 LS6 milled to 58cc with MS4, m6, 4:10, N/A ms3 is a great cam especially with the 5.3 heads great 450 wheel combo sir but gooluck
What kind of pistons?
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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ms3 is a great cam, as well as the trex, but it really depends on ur goals! u cant really go wrong with either cam. and as far as driveability goes, it all depends on the tune. especially with the donkey dick cams, and trust me i learned the hard way, invest in some gears! they make big cams FUN
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Is youre car stick or auto.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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they both will be pretty good cams and should make some good power with just cam only. Like others said though, i think it does depend on how well of a tune you have to make it more street friendly. I just installed a G5x4 cam which is bigger then the MS3 and right now without a tune it isnt too bad. But i do wanna take it in soon.

Either cam you go with should be a good choice. Just make sure you clear PTV!
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Trex makes better dynamic compression and top end than the MS3. Basically it is superior in all aspects. Case closed between those 2.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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I daily drove the car in my sig for a little over a month and I didnt have any problems...
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bigger cams..TUNE IS KEY.. if you have a badass tuner you can daily drive no problem
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Originally Posted by CraZee ZO6
bigger cams..TUNE IS KEY.. if you have a badass tuner you can daily drive no problem
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my custom cam makes plenty of power...and has amazing street manners...
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my car is a M6. I have full boltons and 373 gears. i want a cam only car for now. might do a fst set up and a juice kit. dwho here has a trex cam?
what is ptv?
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Originally Posted by CraZee ZO6
bigger cams..TUNE IS KEY.. if you have a badass tuner you can daily drive no problem

... And you don't mind checking/changing springs on a regular basis....
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