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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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Hey I need a Cam and i dont know what kind to get....What is the Best Cam for my LT1.....I have Stock Heads.....SO what is the Best cam for the Head gaskets Not to Blow....I really Want a 112 lope.....btw its a Daily driver..
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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i got the crane 227 its got 210/224 112 lsa. its excellent for a dd and the sound is awesome. im not too sure on how much hp you're gonna get from it. check out my "dyno'd the car" thread.
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i got the crane 227 its got 210/224 112 lsa. its excellent for a dd and the sound is awesome. im not too sure on how much hp you're gonna get from it. check out my "dyno'd the car" thread.
CC503 also, even *Gasp* the hotcam would work.

*Puts on flamesuit*
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The LT4 Hotcam....DO they Sound good?.....DO they Give Good Hp???
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ttt........
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Custom cam...
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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i got the crane 227 its got 210/224 112 lsa. its excellent for a dd and the sound is awesome. im not too sure on how much hp you're gonna get from it. check out my "dyno'd the car" thread.
My 227 didn't lope at all through my catback. My car passed for a bolton car until they raced me when I had it.
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The LT4 Hotcam....DO they Sound good?.....DO they Give Good Hp???
no and no. you can do better.
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