Cam Combo opinions

**Jumper** · 08-20-2007, 06:48 PM

I currently have a 02 Z-28 with full exhaust and bolt ons, it is just a weekend fun car. I am planning on adding the Patriot 226 cam with all the valvetrain upgrades, the car has 3.42 gears and I will be adding a built trans with a 3200 stall. I was just wondering what everyones opinion is on this setup? I would like to keep good street manners and also add some performance to the car. Thanks for any input on this.

**0rion** · 08-20-2007, 09:45 PM

I'm running a 228 cam with heads and a 3500 stall and it has pretty good street manners. I would think that cam choice would work for you. I'm pretty happy with my setup. It's exactly what I wanted out of the car. Decent power without all the big cam headaches.

**Jumper** · 08-21-2007, 05:52 AM

Thanks for the reply, I would like to here feedback like you posted from members who have something close to this setup. Your reply is what I like to here! I just want a potent street car that I can drive with no problems and have some fun with. Thanks again

**nhraformula** · 08-21-2007, 05:58 AM

i have a 224/224 cam with a 3000 stall. the car has great street manners

**Jumper** · 08-21-2007, 08:47 AM

Thanks, the 226 cam will be on a 112LSA and the tuner that will be setting it up said that it will not be a problem, the trans and converter will be installed in about 2-3 weeks and the cam will be a few months behind. Just a few pics of my car. Thanks for the replys!

**nhraformula** · 08-21-2007, 04:54 PM

the 226 will be a tame cam with some nice cackle because of the 112 lsa

**rel3rd** · 08-21-2007, 05:23 PM

Nice looking car Jumper!

I have basically the same cam coming for mine, but will be using a PI Vigilante 3600 stall and (swapped rear) 342 gears in my A4 car.

Can't wait

**INMY01TA** · 08-21-2007, 05:35 PM

I'd go with the 3600 or bigger on the stall.

**Jumper** · 08-22-2007, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by rel3rd

Nice looking car Jumper!

I have basically the same cam coming for mine, but will be using a PI Vigilante 3600 stall and (swapped rear) 342 gears in my A4 car.

Can't wait

Thanks, let me know how it turns out after you get it in.

**Jumper** · 08-22-2007, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by INMY01TA

I'd go with the 3600 or bigger on the stall.

I thought about going a little bigger, but this is a street car only on street tires(KDW) and I think I would have some traction issues with a bigger stall. Im looking for a nice street setup that has good street manners. A year from now you will see me upgrade to a 4000 stall and you can tell me(I told you so)

Thanks for the input and reply, I`ll post up after I get the trans/converter installed.

**0rion** · 08-22-2007, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by Jumper

Im looking for a nice street setup that has good street manners..

If that's the case I would look at getting that cam on a 114lsa.

**Jumper** · 08-22-2007, 10:09 AM

I like the sound of the 112lsa, and was told that with proper tuning it would not be a problem. I still have a couple of months before I purchase the cam, so I could change my mind. I have a really good tuner that said I should not have any problems.

**nhraformula** · 08-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Jumper

I like the sound of the 112lsa, and was told that with proper tuning it would not be a problem. I still have a couple of months before I purchase the cam, so I could change my mind. I have a really good tuner that said I should not have any problems.

you can always have the tuner go higher with the idle if its cackling to much for you.