What do you think of this cam spec

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Sep 25, 2008 | 05:35 PM

zaner

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What do you think of this cam spec

99 formula
all the basic bolt ons
auto 3:42 gears
3500 stall
headers
stock heads w/upgraded springs
226/228/556/558 112lsa custom grind

Ive never seen a spec exactly like this, i know its on the small side,but does anyone think it will make descent power?

Sep 25, 2008 | 06:08 PM

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cams in that range make good power and are very tame on the street.

the lift seems low by modern standards. i would see if you can get some better lobes.

or just go with one of the readily available 228 cams on the market.

Sep 25, 2008 | 06:19 PM

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But would one foresee it running poorly with those specs, like worse than stock? Im def. not one to want to squeeze out ton of horsepower, but a little extra power and a lope is what i was after

Sep 25, 2008 | 06:31 PM

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you'll get a little lope, not too much. the cam will still make extra power, but it's definately not going to be the best cam you can choose.

Sep 25, 2008 | 06:45 PM

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But would one foresee it running poorly with those specs, like worse than stock? Im def. not one to want to squeeze out ton of horsepower, but a little extra power and a lope is what i was after

Running poorly? Just blame it on the tuner.

Sep 25, 2008 | 08:30 PM

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what do you mean by "running poorly with those specs, like worse than stock"??

louder, choppier, rougher, or less powerful?

the answers would be yes, yes, yes and no.

i would think with good boltons you could put down 375rwhp with a good tune, and it will drive near stock...just a bit louder

Sep 25, 2008 | 08:44 PM

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I have something close to that and I love it. It has a very nice idle to it. Although I may get something bigger down the road after I swap out for a 9 inch or 12-bolt.