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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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I dont know a lot about cams. So im here asking for advice, i'm really interested in buying one, but need some advice on what brands are good. And to see which one would do go with my setup.

Long tube headers, Y pipe, loudmouth, tb.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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What are your goals? As much hp possible or are you trying to stay streetable and want low end torque? Are you planning on staying cam only or adding heads? What are your goals as far as rwhp?What year is your car and if its a 98-00 do you have the LS6 intake already? Is it an auto or manual?Are you preparred to have the car dyno tuned?

There are alot of options and questions to be answered when looking into a cam.That being said be sure to get what you are looking for and not just go for a huge cam then have a car that isnt very streetable.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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i didn't know **** about cams, but this site helped me out a lot, just use the search tool that they give us
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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I have a 228/232 cam, dual springs, retainers, seats, and locks that I'll sell for $300 plus shipping. If you do your research, this is a very popular NA grind that will have good midrange and top end while being very streetable.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
I have a 228/232 cam, dual springs, retainers, seats, and locks that I'll sell for $300 plus shipping. If you do your research, this is a very popular NA grind that will have good midrange and top end while being very streetable.
whoa whoa whoa. your selling a cam for 300? arent they alot more then that? will it go on my 00 ss no problem? i was going to get headers but if i can get a cam for 300 **** headers ahah
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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whoa whoa whoa. your selling a cam for 300? arent they alot more then that? will it go on my 00 ss no problem? i was going to get headers but if i can get a cam for 300 **** headers ahah
id advise you get both... that cam wont benefit great from stock manifolds.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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id advise you get both... that cam wont benefit great from stock manifolds.
yea but headers are easy to come by....thats a smokin deal for that cam
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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yea but headers are easy to come by....thats a smokin deal for that cam
yea exactly lol. but damn i wont get alot off a cam ? well wit my stock manifolds i mean
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaBoy5
id advise you get both... that cam wont benefit great from stock manifolds.
i wish i could. but unforunantly money is kinda tight right now so its 1 or the other. and i loooove the way cams sound.
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Originally Posted by chevy619
I dont know a lot about cams. So im here asking for advice, i'm really interested in buying one, but need some advice on what brands are good. And to see which one would do go with my setup.

Long tube headers, Y pipe, loudmouth, tb.
same this with me, im not sure wut kind of cam to get, i have a daily driver, but i wanna make it sound mean but not too mean to get pulled over, any advice?
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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i wish i could. but unforunantly money is kinda tight right now so its 1 or the other. and i loooove the way cams sound.
You will make power with the cam, you just won't be getting the full potential out of the cam without LT headers.
Headers are the best bang for your buck mod. A cam is the heart of engine power production, but only when it is complemented by the right supporting mods. Either mod can be done independently of the other. Just depends on what you want to spend your money on first. Keep in mind that with the cam you will have to incorporate the cost of fluids and gaskets.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 0235SS
same this with me, im not sure wut kind of cam to get, i have a daily driver, but i wanna make it sound mean but not too mean to get pulled over, any advice?
The sound will have a lot to do with your exhaust. You having no cats or mufflers, with a cam and LT headers, would get pulled over in a heartbeat. Your best bet would be to get a nice cat-back and add a cutout to be quite around town, and loud when you want to be.
Your car is a daily driver so you will probably be happy with a 224-228/224-232 cam on a 112 or 114 lsa (there are A LOT of choices). The 112 will have a choppier idle than the 114.

EDIT: My cam just sold.

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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
The sound will have a lot to do with your exhaust. You having no cats or mufflers, with a cam and LT headers, would get pulled over in a heartbeat. Your best bet would be to get a nice cat-back and add a cutout to be quite around town, and loud when you want to be.
Your car is a daily driver so you will probably be happy with a 224-228/224-232 cam on a 112 or 114 lsa (there are A LOT of choices). The 112 will have a choppier idle than the 114.

EDIT: My cam just sold.
No doubt, that was a great price for everything you included.
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Pat G would give you better advice then all of us here. pm him.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Pat G would give you better advice then all of us here. pm him.
he charges... we dont.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaBoy5
he charges... we dont.
he dident charge me. he gives free advice, my cam is already planned out
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Originally Posted by 0235SS
same this with me, im not sure wut kind of cam to get, i have a daily driver, but i wanna make it sound mean but not too mean to get pulled over, any advice?
get a ms4 man!!! lol j.k
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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a 233/239 on a 113lsa would be a nice DD cam
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even this 220/220 114lsa sounds nice!!!
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F U caliboy!!!! i was 10 minutes late...when u gonna put that thing in?
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