which will produce more power in between these 2

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Aug 18, 2008 | 10:52 PM

xdanny510x

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which will produce more power in between these 2

like the title says which of these cams would produce more power..

230/244/114lsa

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240/254/112lsa

Aug 19, 2008 | 12:03 AM

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Hard to say on the given info. I'd say lift would also be a factor.

Aug 19, 2008 | 09:24 AM

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With the long-block you've got, the larger cam will make more PEAK power. But it will be very easy to kill the bottom end and mid-range grunt you've got and that is going to take away from the driving experience the truck has now.

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Aug 20, 2008 | 11:58 PM

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Best thing you can do is to have us spec a custom cam for you. Pm me with your email address and I'll send you a survey and we'll come up with a grind to suite your specific needs and configuration.

Aug 21, 2008 | 01:57 AM

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I agree with Matt as the L92 doesn't seem to like bigger cams but it will probably make more total top end power somewhat for sure. If you know where you want to go with your cam from where you are now you can probably make a good educated decision with your next cam and be happier based on your experience with your current cam like Chris said with a different or custom cam.

Aug 21, 2008 | 02:02 AM

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Just remember though that a cam isn't a blower or turbo or something like that and it can only shift power around and not make more than you can really make once you are in the ballpark and once you are limited by rpm or parts. It is also going to affect the driveability which won't really be seen on the dyno on a WOT run.

Basically engines can only make so much tq per inch and turn so much rpm and then that's it. They can only get bigger or turn more rpm after that. Also the peripherals like intake and headers and exhaust and driveline, electric waterpump, underdrive pulleys, lighter wheels and tires and what gears you have etc. all have a big effect on RWHP shown on the dyno.

Aug 22, 2008 | 08:49 PM

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i was just askin cause i have the first one mentioned . Just that i was specd those 2 cams and decided to go with the first one awhile back.. Just wanted to know if their was gonna be like a power difference between although they both have like a 14 degree split difference