getting a cam but....
09-08-2012, 06:42 PM
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getting a cam but.... So I'm getting close to getting a cam for my 2004 5.7L GTO and I was lookn to get a 224/224 cam 114 LSA (unless sm1 in the state of IL. Has passed with a bigger cam or more lsa). Anways... I've been doing more research just to make sure I don't. Leave anything out... aisde from the standard parts needed (or for replace) is there anything else I *should* have b4 doing this swap such as -headers-?
I really REALLY wanna hear the cam lobing w.o having to listen very very closely.. so are headers needed to bring out the sound? Any input would be helpful. I would hate to drop a crap ton of money into a cam and come away with the same sound as my stock one.
p.s. this Is my DD || it has borla exhaust (no other mods)
Thx, Rob
I really REALLY wanna hear the cam lobing w.o having to listen very very closely.. so are headers needed to bring out the sound? Any input would be helpful. I would hate to drop a crap ton of money into a cam and come away with the same sound as my stock one.
p.s. this Is my DD || it has borla exhaust (no other mods)
Thx, Rob
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09-08-2012, 07:43 PM
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My car came a with 224/224 114 lsa cam. I love he sound. its very streetable but doesnt take a close listen to hear it. It obviously doesnt have a race car lope but it doesnt sound stock either. I am running through a magnaflow exhaust with no headers (yet) so its not like I have real open exhaust to hear it.
09-08-2012, 08:27 PM
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I can do one with my phone if you like. I had the same problem. trying to find a good video that want all on a car without headers after I bought mine but was waiting to fly to Cali to get it. Yes its in my Camaro I don't know my friends dotted on his Cam In his Gto but to me its the perfect cam full exhaust car. I know his is a 112 lsa. Pm me your number and I can send you a video
09-08-2012, 08:37 PM
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thats not a bad cam, i have a 215/231, i can hear it through my straight pipes with kooks and corsa. and feel it in the car when it shakes side to side, but its not the biggest.
09-09-2012, 12:37 AM
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Well id like to go bigger if I can, I just don't know the limit for being able to pass IL. Emission laws unfortunatly for me most the info I found was for Cali which has the most strict... idk how IL. Compares... any thoughts?
09-09-2012, 10:06 AM
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http://www.epa.state.il.us/air/vim/faq/testing.html#6
Looks like no sniffer, so cam won't matter. I run a 238/242 .598/.614 on 114+4 and pass Texas emissions. As long as it's tuned and no cel's, should be good.
Looks like no sniffer, so cam won't matter. I run a 238/242 .598/.614 on 114+4 and pass Texas emissions. As long as it's tuned and no cel's, should be good.
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http://www.epa.state.il.us/air/vim/faq/testing.html#6
Looks like no sniffer, so cam won't matter. I run a 238/242 .598/.614 on 114+4 and pass Texas emissions. As long as it's tuned and no cel's, should be good.
Looks like no sniffer, so cam won't matter. I run a 238/242 .598/.614 on 114+4 and pass Texas emissions. As long as it's tuned and no cel's, should be good.
09-09-2012, 04:28 PM
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Yeah I kinda thought so, just dont have the money for Kooks or anything so I'll prob end up with OBX.
im pretty ignorant so how much of the headers do I need? I saw these and was hoping its all I needed
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2008072...Types&var=sbar
otherwise im spending over 500 bucks on headers and quite frankly id rather not lol
im pretty ignorant so how much of the headers do I need? I saw these and was hoping its all I needed
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2008072...Types&var=sbar
otherwise im spending over 500 bucks on headers and quite frankly id rather not lol
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http://www.epa.state.il.us/air/vim/faq/testing.html#6
Looks like no sniffer, so cam won't matter. I run a 238/242 .598/.614 on 114+4 and pass Texas emissions. As long as it's tuned and no cel's, should be good.
Looks like no sniffer, so cam won't matter. I run a 238/242 .598/.614 on 114+4 and pass Texas emissions. As long as it's tuned and no cel's, should be good.
09-09-2012, 04:52 PM
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Yeah hopefully the ppl @TSP can hook me up with something, thinkin ima go with a 228R cam 112LSA, unless otherwise suggested like u said. Are the Headers i posted above good enuf? im on a tight budget and i already have a full Borla exhaust system..
09-09-2012, 05:06 PM
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Ok, let's back up here. Don't half-*** this. Get good longtubes before the cam. Alone, they will be a decent gain and your cam will make even more power when you get it.
09-09-2012, 05:23 PM
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Also what kind of a stall upgrade am I gana need? I have an a4...