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Old 11-12-2010, 10:01 PM
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im gonna be transferring my lsx block from my silverado into a 99 camaro and im running a 230/244/114lsa cam with l92/ls3 heads manifold set up.. should i go bigger? since im going from a truck to a car or what do yall think
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Anyone???
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What if you see how you like it after your swap is complete?Since your switching to a lighter vehicle you might feel just fine where it's at,or you can say screw it and go bigger.I often want to get a bigger cam,but then I wonder if it's worth it considering I spent money on a cam already and there are a ton of other mod's out there that would probably help the "need for speed" most of us seem to have!
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Not my cam of choice but if it moved the truck, it will for sure move the camaro..... You are shedding about 1000lbs+, so on the azz dyno, it should fly like a bat out of hell...... and do just fine.... cam swaps and going bigger, then their will be compromises.....


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well more info like what cubic inch is your LSX would help, and what intake manifold
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Im gonna be switching to fast 102 ... It's Asmall lsx 408 high comp. Etc etc
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DO you want the camaro to have streetable manners? Will it be a daily driver?
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Originally Posted by xdanny510x
Im gonna be switching to fast 102 ... It's Asmall lsx 408 high comp. Etc etc
id say stick with that cam, if not, don't go much bigger. The cam in my 416 is only slightly bigger than your cam and its very streetable, and make great power.
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Leave the cam alone. If anything I would get another converter that would be spec'd for the weight of the car compared to the truck. If you gear and converter it for the car it will run damn good.
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I don't care about the streetability... As for the stall I will be running a 4500 stall
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Originally Posted by xdanny510x
Anyone???
The answer to a cam swap is always YES. If you're thinking of it, then it's time for a bigger cam...
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How much bigger?
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Originally Posted by xdanny510x
How much bigger?
The biggest you can find.
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Originally Posted by crainholio
The biggest you can find.
Wrong.
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Originally Posted by JustAnotherLS2
Wrong.
Geez you mean he has to think about dynamic compression ratio, PTV clearance, etc?

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if i recall correctly it has -2 valve relifes and i know the compression is around 11;8;1




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