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Old 05-15-2009, 06:03 PM
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if i were to get cam would the ac blow as cold....wouldnt it f up the idle since its already runin a low idle.....cam guys let me kno wats up
Old 05-15-2009, 07:54 PM
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A bigger cam actually requires more idle so no negative effect. Cam in sg idles 900. Plus you can always get a OD AC pulley if it becomes an issue....

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If you have to be disconect the AC at some point during the swap, a lot of people say it is never the same afterwards. Mine blows cold as ever, but I had EPP do all my work. Something to consider.
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The A/C will still work just fine.

I've done multiple cam installs, had heads off, etc, and I have my entire engine, trans, and K member out of the car at the moment, and I've NEVER had to disconnect anything to do with the A/C.
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My wifes car is a 231/237 (598/595) and her AC is nice and cold.

Mine is a 234/230(i believe), but dont remember ever using the AC.
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mine blows just fine with a 230/236, What size cam are you looking into?
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just lookin for a mild cam not to big not to small just lookin for a nice lope
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My car has a 232/240 .598/.608 110, and the ac blows ice cold. Only down side is that if you turn the ac on at idle, the car gets a little erratic for a moment and tries to die. No problem other than that.




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