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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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I am stuck between 2 cams has anyone had experience with either I now alot of people use the 306 I will have all complementing bolt-ons and headwork done just want to find the cam that will make the most power for my set-up. I will be using around 3800+ stall

Comp Cams "Extreme" LT1 Camshaft, 230 / 236, .510 / .520 112 LSA,
Comp Cams "306" LT1 Camshaft, 230 / 244, .510 / .540 112 LSA
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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306 for sure with that stall, but I have to say it, if you can afford a custom grind, do it because it is all in the set up and not in the specs on the cam. there is a lot more to it than that and I think other would agree. if you are doing a budget build, then the 306 for sure, but again, if you can afford it, it would be well worth it.
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well I was on the subject of getting a custome but dont know how much $$ they run I was thinking about a brett bauer or Joe o cam also how can I get ahold of them to ask about this if anyone knows.
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well I was on the subject of getting a custome but dont know how much $$ they run I was thinking about a brett bauer or Joe o cam also how can I get ahold of them to ask about this if anyone knows.
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custom cams run around $350+ from what ive heard. Out of the choices you have listed i would go cc306
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I was actually able to find Bret B's email so I send him a message and I will see how it goes I will probably be getting a custom if i can
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Originally Posted by 95FbFormula
I was actually able to find Bret B's email so I send him a message and I will see how it goes I will probably be getting a custom if i can
thats the way to go...also great lookin formula BTW..huge fan of the red/black
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For a stock head car i'd say the 230/236 576/571 XFI grind if you HAVE to buy a comp. Custom grind from bret or joe.O would be better
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