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Old 08-16-2011, 08:17 AM
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I have a 2002 Ws6 Ls1 Stock with a K&N FIPK, Im in Germany right now and Im planning to replace the stock camshaft for a bigger one but that doesn't require tune because I don't know anybody that can do that in here, so what cam do you guys recommend for my stock engine? Please Post!!!!!, Thank you!!!
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going to be tough. even with my ls6 cam i needed a tune.
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My car ran decent with my EPS 226/234 cam before it was tuned but every car is different. Mail order tune
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TSP 228 camshaft & Frost mail-order (bride) tune.
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For a stock tune, I'd recommend a stock cam.

If you can't find a tuner but want to do internal engine mods, then at least consider a mail-order tune as mentioned above.
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TSP 228 camshaft & Frost mail-order (bride) tune.
When you say Frost mail order what that mean, what do I have to mail?
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Originally Posted by Ronny_02_WS6
When you say Frost mail order what that mean, what do I have to mail?
You would need to mail in your PCM to Frost or any other tuner of your liking and they will tune your computer for the mods you have.
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Originally Posted by Ronny_02_WS6
I have a 2002 Ws6 Ls1 Stock with a K&N FIPK, Im in Germany right now and Im planning to replace the stock camshaft for a bigger one but that doesn't require tune because I don't know anybody that can do that in here, so what cam do you guys recommend for my stock engine? Please Post!!!!!, Thank you!!!
Thunder Racing has a couple of cams that don't require tuning. Part #99-TR214/220-115-2
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Originally Posted by NC98Z
Thunder Racing has a couple of cams that don't require tuning. Part #99-TR214/220-115-2
Is that the "old man truck cam" or "old man cam"???

I already have comp cams 7.400 chromemoly pushrods, patriot duals springs and lingenfelter rocker stands, ready to replace, but I can't afford the mail tuning I just want all power I can get with no tuning required in my M6.

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Might have to wait a little longer before you cam your car then IMO.
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Originally Posted by Ronny_02_WS6
Is that the "old man truck cam" or "old man cam"???

I already have comp cams 7.400 chromemoly pushrods, patriot duals springs and lingenfelter rocker stands, ready to replace, but I can't afford the mail tuning I just want all power I can get with no tuning required in my M6.
So when the motor blows from not having a tune, how are you gonna pay for the rebuild?
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Might have to wait a little longer before you cam your car then IMO.

What IMO stands for?
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Originally Posted by itsslow98
So when the motor blows from not having a tune, how are you gonna pay for the rebuild?
Is that even with an ls6 or a computer compatible mild cam???
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Ok, I'm thinking to go for TSP 228/228 and Mail PCM to Frost but wich lsa you guys recommends, the standart one is 114 but IDK if i should go for 112 or shohuld I go with another cam???
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Originally Posted by Ronny_02_WS6
Ok, I'm thinking to go for TSP 228/228 and Mail PCM to Frost but wich lsa you guys recommends, the standart one is 114 but IDK if i should go for 112 or shohuld I go with another cam???
I would go with the 112 LSA but thats just me and I like people to know I have a cam. The 114 LSA will idle smoother but will still have some chop. The 112 LSA will have a rougher idle but the power will come on at a lower rpm. The 228 is a good proven cam. Not to take anything away from Frost but if your getting a TSP cam, TSP also has mail order PCM tuning.
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Originally Posted by Troy5061
I would go with the 112 LSA but thats just me and I like people to know I have a cam. The 114 LSA will idle smoother but will still have some chop. The 112 LSA will have a rougher idle but the power will come on at a lower rpm. The 228 is a good proven cam. Not to take anything away from Frost but if your getting a TSP cam, TSP also has mail order PCM tuning.
Oh ok even easier for me and yeah I definetly would like to show it up with the American muscle sound so 112 LSA, Im new to this so you can Imagine how exited I am to get that done.
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I would tell TSP what cam pkg you want and mail them you ECM ,then have them tune it for the cam you pick.then TSP can mail your ECM back to you with the cam pkg you have ordered in 1 shipment.
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Originally Posted by garygnu
I would tell TSP what cam pkg you want and mail them you ECM ,then have them tune it for the cam you pick.then TSP can mail your ECM back to you with the cam pkg you have ordered in 1 shipment.
Sounds good, I just have to put the money together, but I will call them to be sure about the pkg price.
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