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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 08:30 AM
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im currently looking for a small cam for my daily driver. I have my eyes on tsp 220r 220/220 .600/.600 lsa114 or the 224r. I'm planning on upgrading to the 243 heads work shorty headers, as far as the valve train what will I need. Can I use my stock lifters if not which ones should I get. Of course since I'm going with 243 I'm assuming I need newer push rods. On the rocker arms should I go with gm performance 1.5 and the beehive springs and use the same valves.
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 11:39 AM
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With shorty headers I would do 220/226, 222/228 , 6*, split mild lobes
Under .580" lift. Cam Motion has what you need and can advise as well.
Talk with Steve AKA Speedtigger on this forum.
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 12:14 PM
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Use your stock rockers.

We have a great cam for your application.

Our high lift hot cam. Cam and springs runs $515. The springs are beehive so they work on your 243 heads with no issues!

Here it is
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I like the hot cam above but the shorty headers are garbage I will use ls7 exhaust manifolds instead and are dirt cheap and should bolt rite up.
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Do you have audio on this particular setup.
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tech@WS6store
Use your stock rockers.

We have a great cam for your application.

Our high lift hot cam. Cam and springs runs $515. The springs are beehive so they work on your 243 heads with no issues!

Here it is
Do you have audio on this particular setup
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Originally Posted by CAMSTER
I like the hot cam above but the shorty headers are garbage I will use ls7 exhaust manifolds instead and are dirt cheap and should bolt rite up.
If I go with the ls7 manifolds, will my stock exhaust bolt up or will I need some custom work?
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 10:51 AM
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LS7 manifolds exit center-down. Which car are you putting these on? If it's a Camaro they likely will not fit too well. And they will not bolt up to stock exhaust.
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LS7 manifolds exit center-down. Which car are you putting these on? If it's a Camaro they likely will not fit too well. And they will not bolt up to stock exhaust.
It's an f-body and I just saw pics of the manifolds, they are not going to work like you they exit from the center. I'll stick with shorty, I lowered my car so I don't want long tubes.
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Do you have audio on this particular setup

I included the link so you could click on it. it has the audio clip, dyno sheet, full description in there.
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