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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Default cam only AI or LE....better HP?

going with a cam only for now the heads later. ai or le. which one puts more power to the ground?#'s are best.i have lt4 heads for now later i'll get them done.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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better just delete this thread now

either is a good choice, my only points will be Lloyd is cheaper and customer service is top notch, I doubt you'll get a real answer on which one makes more power, they'll be fairly comprable imo
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I would just do a search and make your own decision
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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That's just like asking what throttle body or longtubes make the most power. The answer is no one particular part is going to "make" your power. It's a combination of everything that is suited for that specific application. There are no magic cams or magic parts that make more power, it's having everything working together toward one specific goal.

Once people understand this the fights will end. People want things to be easy, like if I buy these certain items my car will make the most power. But the people here or anywhere who are fast, arent fast because they have magical parts, it's because they spent alot of time and research getting their setup dialed in for exactly what they need. Which brings up the next problem, folks not knowing what they want...

If I can use mdacton if he doesnt mind. That guy puts in alot of seat time and track time getting his stuff dialed in. That is why he ran 11's with a CC306 and 10's with ported stock heads. He knows what he wants to accomplish and he takes the steps to get there.

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The CC306 seems to be doing well these days
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Originally Posted by pyro719
The CC306 seems to be doing well these days
It's always done well, just for some reason the LT1 section here got some kinda of secret squirrel message that smaller cams run better times and make more power than larger cams. Years back guys were making 430rwhp with a 355 with a CC306 and GTP ported heads, but you wont find that info on LS1tech. Now there is a point where the cam becomes too large, but for folks who arent afraid of the red paint on the dash, the CC306 will run good.

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im with him

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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so u can't tell or know?i just want some #'s of the cam only's for these.if anyone has either with a custom cam thats all i need is #'s
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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yes all the other mods come in to effect but with all the other mods i got im looking for dyno#'s
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Give Loyed a call. He will be happy to help you out. Amazing guy to talk to!!! I will be doing his heads and cam in the future.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jatsfirebird03
so u can't tell or know?i just want some #'s of the cam only's for these.if anyone has either with a custom cam thats all i need is #'s
Originally Posted by jatsfirebird03
yes all the other mods come in to effect but with all the other mods i got im looking for dyno#'s
You're doing it wrong

Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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ill say get a bauer cam
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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No one wants to answer because LE/AI threads ALWAYS go south no matter how innocent they start.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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jatsfirebird03, please do a search on cams. Also, please read the forum rules. Due to AI vs. LE past threads getting out of control everytime they were started, we don't allow threads pitting them against each other.




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