Is the zz-409 a good cam
01-22-2007, 04:40 AM
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Is the zz-409 a good cam the specs are 226 226 555 555 what stall or gears would you guys go with. Have heard diffrent things 3500 3000 stall or 3.73 4.10s. Dont really know what to go with or is the cam to small. Need help going to make big buys on car what would you guys go with to get the most out of the stock heads and bottom end 
01-22-2007, 07:20 AM
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For the most part you would be best served my steering completely clear of TPIS. They are more marketing than results.
I would not call it too small but would call it a poor choice.
3000 stall and 3.73s would be fine with any sensible cam going beyond that may help at the strip but it is up too you to decide if that is OK for the street.
I would not call it too small but would call it a poor choice.
3000 stall and 3.73s would be fine with any sensible cam going beyond that may help at the strip but it is up too you to decide if that is OK for the street.
01-23-2007, 12:58 AM
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They have some decent results, but hell that is just what is in their magizine. AI or die I guess 96capricemgr? But for the price the Comp # 07-503-8 cam would work better for you I would think. Personally I have all of my cams custom ground, but I also have wharehouse pricing with my supplier.
01-23-2007, 06:02 PM
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They have some decent results, but hell that is just what is in their magizine. AI or die I guess 96capricemgr? But for the price the Comp # 07-503-8 cam would work better for you I would think. Personally I have all of my cams custom ground, but I also have wharehouse pricing with my supplier.
, a ZZ9x cammed 396 that ran just a little slower than my stock shortblock, a good friend's car loaded down with TPIS stuff including a stroker and AFRs in an f-body who can't touch me at the strip etc.I did not say anything about AI, actually I would agree that the 503 would be a decent choice. Lingenfelter cams are underutilized all the results I have seen from those are impressive.
The GMPP 846 would be decent too.
I try to base recommendations on results rather than marketing and magazine articles which means I often REALLY go against the grain.
01-23-2007, 06:35 PM
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well guys thanks for the advice but i found out about ls1tech a little to late to ask around about the cam already bought it. i called them up and the told me <the world is coming to you chino> LOL i guess i can only make the best of it still a teen working full time and college. On the stock motor how much power do you think i could get out of it. They didnt tell me but they said i would feel a big diffrence.
01-24-2007, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 96capricemgr
I can not think of a single TPIS equipped car with good results but know of some with poor results. A ported AFR headed ZZ9 cammed Impala that ran slower than my best NA times but on a 150 shot of spray , a ZZ9x cammed 396 that ran just a little slower than my stock shortblock, a good friend's car loaded down with TPIS stuff including a stroker and AFRs in an f-body who can't touch me at the strip etc.
I did not say anything about AI, actually I would agree that the 503 would be a decent choice. Lingenfelter cams are underutilized all the results I have seen from those are impressive.
The GMPP 846 would be decent too.
I try to base recommendations on results rather than marketing and magazine articles which means I often REALLY go against the grain.
, a ZZ9x cammed 396 that ran just a little slower than my stock shortblock, a good friend's car loaded down with TPIS stuff including a stroker and AFRs in an f-body who can't touch me at the strip etc.I did not say anything about AI, actually I would agree that the 503 would be a decent choice. Lingenfelter cams are underutilized all the results I have seen from those are impressive.
The GMPP 846 would be decent too.
I try to base recommendations on results rather than marketing and magazine articles which means I often REALLY go against the grain.
Just harassing you, your editorials usually come off as AI or die. I was just quoting TPIS's catolog, not regular magizines.
01-24-2007, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 96capricemgr
I can not think of a single TPIS equipped car with good results but know of some with poor results. A ported AFR headed ZZ9 cammed Impala that ran slower than my best NA times but on a 150 shot of spray , a ZZ9x cammed 396 that ran just a little slower than my stock shortblock, a good friend's car loaded down with TPIS stuff including a stroker and AFRs in an f-body who can't touch me at the strip etc.
I did not say anything about AI, actually I would agree that the 503 would be a decent choice. Lingenfelter cams are underutilized all the results I have seen from those are impressive.
The GMPP 846 would be decent too.
I try to base recommendations on results rather than marketing and magazine articles which means I often REALLY go against the grain.
, a ZZ9x cammed 396 that ran just a little slower than my stock shortblock, a good friend's car loaded down with TPIS stuff including a stroker and AFRs in an f-body who can't touch me at the strip etc.I did not say anything about AI, actually I would agree that the 503 would be a decent choice. Lingenfelter cams are underutilized all the results I have seen from those are impressive.
The GMPP 846 would be decent too.
I try to base recommendations on results rather than marketing and magazine articles which means I often REALLY go against the grain.
