Which Cam?
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I have asked LE to spec me out a cam.
My car currently is just bolt ons. Pacesetter LT's, ORY, K&N CAI, Trickflow Elbow, 3:42 gears, mail order tune, built transmission.
They suggested either a 228/236 .576/.571 110 LSA or 232/240 578/.574 110LSA
I plan on getting a 3600 stall converter to compliment the powerband of either cam.
Also, I am thinking about getting the heads milled .02, to raise the compression.
Any words of wisdom or suggestions on which cam I would see better gains from?
My car currently is just bolt ons. Pacesetter LT's, ORY, K&N CAI, Trickflow Elbow, 3:42 gears, mail order tune, built transmission.
They suggested either a 228/236 .576/.571 110 LSA or 232/240 578/.574 110LSA
I plan on getting a 3600 stall converter to compliment the powerband of either cam.
Also, I am thinking about getting the heads milled .02, to raise the compression.
Any words of wisdom or suggestions on which cam I would see better gains from?
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I'd go with the smaller one in a 350-355. As for cam vs cam, how much low end do you want to sacrifice for some power up top. If you spend most of your time above 5500rpm, then the bigger one would benefit you, otherwise go with the 228/236, especially with 3.42's.
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I was planning on some GM performance .028" gaskets.
I'd go with the smaller one in a 350-355. As for cam vs cam, how much low end do you want to sacrifice for some power up top. If you spend most of your time above 5500rpm, then the bigger one would benefit you, otherwise go with the 228/236, especially with 3.42's.
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What do you do with this car? Daily driver, weekend warrior, strip?
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both are too small... id go for a 256/264 .660/.660 104 LSA
just kidding, from experience having a "smaller" cam in a 396, the mid range power is alot of fun, go for the smaller cam.
just kidding, from experience having a "smaller" cam in a 396, the mid range power is alot of fun, go for the smaller cam.
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If you daily the car, I'd probably tighten up the LSA a little. A 110 is gonna be a choppy-er idle with less throttle response than a 112 or 114. The same goes for the duration- longer duration = less street friendly, more top end, less bottom end.
I just recently ordered a 230/238 113+2 LSA ~.600 lift from Geoff at EPS. This was the largest cam he recommended that wouldn't give up much, if any, driveablility.
I just recently ordered a 230/238 113+2 LSA ~.600 lift from Geoff at EPS. This was the largest cam he recommended that wouldn't give up much, if any, driveablility.