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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Hello im gathering goodies to cam my car i was going to just buy an le2 pkg and be cool when i got my taxes but have decided to build a shop instead so its gonna get the used part treatment.im looking for a good used gm847,cc306,or the equiv.NOT A CC503!!!there great but not for me.dont flame me with advice on over camming my stock head full bolt on m6 car please.i have built many motors and have been happy with my cam choices this is a fun car not a track car i like to beat it not squeeze every last 1/2 hp out of it.not trying to come across rude i have been reading up on this on this site for 6 months.we have a couple sets of heads layin around to play with to.anyone with any advice and knowledge to give me a hand on cam rr,head and intake porting from experience please chime in thank you very much
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You don't want to be flamed all over but you give very little detail about your build. Forget about those cams if you're going to keep your stock heads and stock gears. You want your car to be fun but a gm847/cc306 without the proper supporting mods is going to be a dog on the street and nowhere near as fun as a smaller cam. Peak dyno numbers aren't everything. Having a car that's great to drive is more about average power/torque numbers across a given RPM range and a big cam just won't deliver if you don't have the right amount of flow.

Get heads and 4.10s or buy a cc503.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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You don't want to be flamed all over but you give very little detail about your build. Forget about those cams if you're going to keep your stock heads and stock gears. You want your car to be fun but a gm847/cc306 without the proper supporting mods is going to be a dog on the street and nowhere near as fun as a smaller cam. Peak dyno numbers aren't everything. Having a car that's great to drive is more about average power/torque numbers across a given RPM range and a big cam just won't deliver if you don't have the right amount of flow.

Get heads and 4.10s or buy a cc503.
My apoligies.has tb bypass dynatech lt headers cai and i havnt decided on 3.90 or 4.10 gears.we have a couple sets of heads to play with also
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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The 503 is out of the question seen them.not my cup of tea great cam just to many around hear for me
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:29 PM
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I would also consider the lunati 60122 or xfi 467,468 i know people with similer setups have ran these cams.all of my searches just bring up the 503 guys railing on big cams.i know they all build power to the moon but im certain they make good power here on earth too.let me know how your setups work thanks agian guys
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XE 230/236: (230/236 .544/.555 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 96lt1m6
XE 230/236: (230/236 .544/.555 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
Is that the cam you run?how does it pull?
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Came was in my friends car and it was quite strong, needed more converter than what he had but it ran quite hard for being a came ONLY Lt1
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Originally Posted by 96lt1m6
XE 230/236: (230/236 .544/.555 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
I use this cam in two different cube motors 396-355 and it pulls hard with supporting mods
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Right on.since my buddy got a big cam first i have to get a little one now.that was out deal lol we are experimenting so i geus ill be lookin for a lt4 hot cam or something now da**it
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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i have a great cam for you it a custom cut from Demos cams new in the box i also have the spring and retainers new in the box. it will sound great and make your LT give its all without rev it to the moon. here are the specs,
dur.@ .006 IN276 EX282
dur.@50 IN224 EX230
lobe lift IN340 EX340
valve lift IN510 EX510 with 1.5RR 550 with 1.6
IN C/L 104 open34 closed62 @.006
EX C/L 116 open77 closed25 @.006
LSA110
seat pressure 110-120
open pressure 310-320
i also have 1.6 roller RR new in the box no cheap sh** here but i will cut you a HE** of a deal for all. But i want a video/sound clip since i never used this cam. i paid $320 just for the cam and another 400 for the springs and RR just make me a offer and call it a deal
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 94blackz
The 503 is out of the question seen them.not my cup of tea great cam just to many around hear for me
Helped my car beat the other cam-only cars around here when I had it in (stock heads of course). This included people with XFI cams, CC306, and GM847
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by myltwon
Helped my car beat the other cam-only cars around here when I had it in (stock heads of course). This included people with XFI cams, CC306, and GM847
By no means am i knocking the xe503.its a great cam and makes damn good power thru the curve.Just not for me ive always been a big cam guy.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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Hard to go wrong with a custom cam. I certainly wouldn't recommend my cam for your setup, but I'm sure Lloyd could recommend a good grind to give you those "big cam" characteristics while still making great power from your setup. I used the CC306 and I didn't have a problem with drivability or making power. Made 350rwhp through an auto tranny and I didn't even have EWP, RR's or cutouts.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jstrong
94blackz
i have a great cam for you it a custom cut from Demos cams new in the box i also have the spring and retainers new in the box. it will sound great and make your LT give its all without rev it to the moon. here are the specs,
dur.@ .006 IN276 EX282
dur.@50 IN224 EX230
lobe lift IN340 EX340
valve lift IN510 EX510 with 1.5RR 550 with 1.6
IN C/L 104 open34 closed62 @.006
EX C/L 116 open77 closed25 @.006
LSA110
seat pressure 110-120
open pressure 310-320
i also have 1.6 roller RR new in the box no cheap sh** here but i will cut you a HE** of a deal for all. But i want a video/sound clip since i never used this cam. i paid $320 just for the cam and another 400 for the springs and RR just make me a offer and call it a deal
PM me price wanted
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FlatBlackZ28
Hard to go wrong with a custom cam. I certainly wouldn't recommend my cam for your setup, but I'm sure Lloyd could recommend a good grind to give you those "big cam" characteristics while still making great power from your setup. I used the CC306 and I didn't have a problem with drivability or making power. Made 350rwhp through an auto tranny and I didn't even have EWP, RR's or cutouts.
Lloyd is a great guy and knows his stuff.i called him once and emailed him twice.he was super friendly and vert helpful.i just changed my mind on what i want from my car and i know hes busy as hell with guys that race and depend on him every day so ive decided to just pick up some cheap used stuff and throw it togeather when i get all my parts.i decided to build a new shop rather then build my motor so im in cheap mode for now.im shure for what im wanting it will suit me just fine and sta within my budget

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