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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Whats up guys, i was wondering what kind of cams you are running in your lt1's. I am wanting to make mine a fast street car, and i want a cam with strong midrange power and good top-end. I dont plan on reving anywhere past 6000-6200. So hit me up with some info.

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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well the 306 is a good cam but it goes up to 6800 or so... the 305 will make good numbers and it has a big range from low to high
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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both the 306 & 305 cams are good cams, but are old technology.
If you want a lower RPM power band you will want to keep the duration in the 220 - 230 range. I really like the new Comp XFI grinds.

Choosing a cam is not a simple answer, to really help you choose the right cam we need to know the uses/goal for the car and the current mods.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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im gonna throw this out there cause i like the cam and it puts out good numbers. but i would go with a comp cams 503 grind. good all around power and with other little mods you be up there with the hp and tq numbers.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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I've got the 502 grind i hit 12.48 on motor, and full bolt-ons. Nice cam to go with if u ask me.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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nother vote for 503...great sound at idle and pulls hard from 2k-5800-6300 dpepnding on heads.
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