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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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Default Going bigger... cam choices.

I just want to swap out the C1 and keep the 918's/ hardened pushrods / stock retainers setup. I'd upgrade chain(reliability) and pulley (more hp) if anything.
My choices are:

1 - TR230 230/224 .575/.563 111 LSA (Pro: Seems great all around Con: It probably sounds less wicked than the ASA.)

2 - GM ASA 226/236 .525/.525 110 LSA (Pro: Mad crazy sound, easy on valve train Con: You don't know what you're gonna get in terms of drivability.)

3 - MTI X1 230/227 .591/.571 112 LSA (Pro: Looks like a powerful cam Con: .591 lift on 918's)


Maybe I answered my own question. Seems like a TR230 would be the way to go, but my irrational side leans towards the ASA for that chop. The sound clip sounds awesome.

Any opinions and/or other cams I should consider? Thanks.
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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the X1 is a great all around cam...chop is just advertizement...better back it up
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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Yes, but should I worry about the lift on the X1?
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 04:56 PM
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918 are rated to 600 lift...comp isnt gonna sell you a cam thats gonna stop working at .600..im gonna do a 591 lift on manleys..600 rated as well
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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call this number and have them make you a custom one (248) 674-4967
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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Default Re: Going bigger... cam choices.

What about a TSP 228R? 228/228 .588/.588 112? or the TSP 228/224?

Who's telephone is that?! I won't support non-sponsors.
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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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X1 cam all the way. I love it! See Sig for numbers safely tuned for spray. My timing is alittle low and I run rich for the spray. I would never change unless I go to a stroker!!!Soon.
I have dyno sheet if you would like to see!
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 08:10 AM
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Thanks for the feedback... Anyone else?
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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Default Re: Going bigger... cam choices.

There have been alot of good dyno numbers posted here lately with the TR230. If I was buying one of the cams you listed, I'd probably do the TR230 mostly based on the great performance while keeping a half way sane lift on both the intake and exhaust.
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Another vote for the X1 Cam!!It makes great power and sounds just as good.I love my setup and Im not changing till I go Stroker-its a bad *** cam.Call Wayne at MTI!!
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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Decisions, decisions, I feel like Homer Simpson choosing between chocolate, vanilla or strawberry frosted donuts! Doh!
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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No ASA votes?
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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if u get a big cam, it's gunna play hell on those springs, might as well upgrade to duals, hell, they saved my motor.
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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if u get a big cam, it's gunna play hell on those springs, might as well upgrade to duals, hell, they saved my motor.
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That's why I'm not ruling out the ASA.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 04:19 AM
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Default Re: Going bigger... cam choices.

By coincidence, as I viewed this post last, I went over to Ebay and saw a TR230 listed for $250 w/ 3000 miles on it. Bought it! Thanks for the replies all, can't wait to put the sucker in. Also went to ls1info and heard some pretty cool TR230 sound clips.
The 918's should hold up ok to this thing (cross my fingers).
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