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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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i have a 01 vette what size cam should i use?
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Need allot more info man. Do you have an a4 or m6? what are you looking to do with your car? street application and daily driving or ***** to the wall making as much power as possible with a cam?
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Well i would daily drive any cam
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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its a A4 and no ,it will not be daily driver. i plan on putting on full exhaust. What cam from MTI will give me the most power ? Hope this helps.
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G5X4, MS3, S cam...TREX, TRAK...might as well go big time...lol
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
G5X4, MS3, S cam...TREX, TRAK...might as well go big time...lol
hells yeah
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
G5X4, MS3, S cam...TREX, TRAK...might as well go big time...lol





Thats what i was thinking.BUT how big can i go ...... i dont have a stall?
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i dont have a stall?
Are you willing to get a stall, if so, how big are you willing to go?
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If you want a big cam get stall first, then get a cam. BIGGER is much better
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278/290 duration with .917 intake lift and .880 exhaust lift on a 112 Lobe Seperation Angle.

I think that would be the best for you.
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Originally Posted by BigBronco
278/290 duration with .917 intake lift and .880 exhaust lift on a 112 Lobe Seperation Angle.

I think that would be the best for you.
That has got to be the most ***** cam iv ever heard of for a lsx car.... FOR SHAME!!!


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240/246 .608/.613 Lsa 110

Ftw
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240/246 .608/.613 Lsa 110

Ftw

Nah, go a little bigger!
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