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11-04-2005, 05:42 AM #1lilicedout24Guest
Cam best cam to go with?
ok i need to know whats the biggest cam i can go with with stock heads?ls1 1998 trans am automatic size namebrand part # if available and springs?im wrecking my brain on this cam situation
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11-04-2005, 11:04 AM #2
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a few bolt ons, 379 rwhp
11.96 @113.25
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11-04-2005, 11:55 AM #3
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Are you going to use a stall or stock torque convertor?
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11-04-2005, 12:57 PM #4
Thunder Racing Custom "TRAK" Camshaft - 231/234 .640/.590 112 LSA
Thunder Racing Custom Camshaft - T-ReX v.2 - 242/248 - .608/.612 - 110 lsa
Those are in some 10sec cam only cars with stock heads
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11-05-2005, 02:34 PM #5Eric @ DMSGuest
It all depends on your intentions with the car. Bigger is not always better. If you're just looking for dyno bragging rights then a bigger cam is the choice. Or if you're looking to constantly do well in the 1/4...bigger cams are better. However if you're intentions are to dominate on the streets (light to light), the biggest cams will actually hurt you. I would really take the time to assess what you want to do with the car. Is it a daily driver? Do you do more track racing? Do you want something that will dominate from light to light? Etc.
Don't fall into the trap that you need the biggest cam. Top numbers aren't everything. It's how your HP/TQ curves look and your intentions. For example, I can take a mild heads/cam setup that we properly put together and destroy the pants out of a monster cam'd car from light to light. The big cams make their peak numbers at very high RPMs. If your car is a street application, you'll rarely see those rpms to benefit from the numbers. Milder cams that have good low to mid range power will do better. Of course, this is all assuming you want a street car. Good luck with your decision.
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11-05-2005, 03:39 PM #6
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that cleared up my confusion!
If you have the means and the desire, be prepared to do whatever it takes.
so far:
suncoast creations functional ram air setup,pacesetter LT's/ORY,magnaflow,pro 5.0,hurst stick,LS6 cam,4:10 gears/stock rear(screaming for mercy!!!)
-still more to come!!!!!!
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11-06-2005, 05:48 AM #7lilicedout24Guest
thankx cleanered my head up to i wanna street race but ride time to time i have 4 cars so it cvan sit home no track races just street what cam you suggest any name brand? with stock heads just going to have them ported & angle job
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11-06-2005, 06:41 AM #8
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Light to light??
Or higher speeds?2008 Trailblazer SS
Yank PTB3600, Kooks 1 7/8" LT's, 4" intake, E-fans, Magnaflow, Sonnax kit, tranny cooler, tune.
Lowered, HID's, tinted.
1999 Pontiac Trans Am WS.6 #1747 SOLD
531.1 RWHP 481.3 FT/Pounds all motor.
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11-06-2005, 08:17 AM #9lilicedout24Guest
1/4 mile street racing
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11-06-2005, 09:31 AM #10
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If you are running that distance....a bigger cam is probably best.
Something with good upper end power.
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11-06-2005, 10:16 AM #11
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ill be a street guy. light to light. ive heard good things about the thunder racing T-Rex cam. (or something to that effect)
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11-06-2005, 10:29 AM #12
comp custom grind 228/230 .558/.591 112lsa
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11-06-2005, 10:32 AM #13
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Originally Posted by dafizzman1
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11-06-2005, 11:49 AM #14
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thanks
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11-07-2005, 11:38 AM #15Eric @ DMSGuestOriginally Posted by dafizzman1
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11-07-2005, 12:47 PM #16lilicedout24Guest
thankx fellas i just purchased a thunder racing custom cam 224/224 563/563 112&push rods,compcams springs any opinions?
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11-07-2005, 12:59 PM #17
I have the same cam. My car is a DD car. You'll love this cam for red light to red light. Alot of torque down low. You'll need a tune to get the most out of it. You'll probably have traction issues. I know i did.
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11-07-2005, 02:16 PM #18Eric @ DMSGuest
Nice cam. I've seen some good numbers come from that cam. Since you have a 112, you will definitely want a good tune. Have fun with your new power.
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11-07-2005, 02:32 PM #19
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a cam like icedout got, is it possible still to get 400rwhp (w/ other mods of course)
(no f/i or nos.)
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11-07-2005, 03:10 PM #20lilicedout24Guest
thankx i just got back in i order a custom built 3200 stall i have 342 in rear end i was told to try that out 1st before buying 373.
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