cam info?

[reaper ws6]

Well i have been thinking of doing a cam for a long time now. My question is what is a good cam for a DD and also can i use the stock heads, plus what do i have to change on it? lifters, valves? push rods? or what? i was thinking into doing a ls6 cam, cause i want still pretty good gas milage but still i want to choppy idle and extra power i want to be able to notice the mod. I dont know if it can be done any info would be appreciated

my mods are ls6 intake bbk headers of road y pipe, slp exhaust, slp lid, free mods.

[ls1wallen]

A4 or M6?

If a auto you need to do a stall first. Stock lifters and valves are fine if doing cam only. Upgraded pushrods are a must. Deping on size of cam depends on pushrod length. I got all new gaskets when I did my change (water pump and front seal). Valve spring must be changed depending on the lift of the cam. The crank bolt is a one time use bolt. It must be changed.

For the amount of work, I dont think the ls6 cam is worth it. You will see very little gains and wont have that coppy idle you want compared to a larger cam.

I am running the TSP 228R cam. 228/228 588./588. 112LSA. I hit 382hp 364tq on a mustang dyno with automatic.

The driveabilty is great. Very noticeable idle. Its a very popular cam on here. Its a proven power maker.

[reaper ws6]

sorry for my spelling lolz i type this post at 2am, also sorry i forgot to say that is a m6. Thanks for the info, so then you think the cam you just told me about is a good cam for my DD? also about how much did you spend wen it was done? and one more question how do i know what pushrods length i need and valve springs? i know it deepens on the cam but how can i figure this out? lets say i get your cam what kind of pushrods,valve springs will i need? sorry for all the questions i'm new to internal engine mod's

[marksls1ta]

if you want call me at 606-509-VETT(8388) that is the shop phone. if no answer call my cell 606-422-8502. I will help you out with a good DD cam and the required parts.

Thanks,
Mark

[reaper ws6]

thanks Mark, ill do that i just have to save a lil bit more money and ill give you a call

[ls1wallen]

sorry for my spelling lolz i type this post at 2am, also sorry i forgot to say that is a m6. Thanks for the info, so then you think the cam you just told me about is a good cam for my DD? also about how much did you spend wen it was done? and one more question how do i know what pushrods length i need and valve springs? i know it deepens on the cam but how can i figure this out? lets say i get your cam what kind of pushrods,valve springs will i need? sorry for all the questions i'm new to internal engine mod's

I DD my 228R all the time. I used 7.4 pushrods with my 228R. Valve springs are rated on lift. You want your spings to be able to handle the lift.

Mark is a good man I got 95% of my parts from him.

Cam-300
springs-190
pushrods-110
gaskets and newcrank bolt-60
oil and coolent change- 50
valve spring tool-100
pulley puller-50
tune-300

Total- 1160 and thats without doing the oil pump and timing chaining

[reaper ws6]

Dam! thats a lott of money, well better get saving

[mark21742]

It does add up quick, needed parts with your cam install=
Valve springs
Pushrods
Crank bolt
Tune
Maybe gaskets

Most of our gaskets are an aluminum strip with rubber attached to it and can be used again if they are in good shape.
Optional, but recommended is a ported oil pump and Katech rod bolts if spinning over 7,000 rpms

The 228 is a very nice cam and falls into the large side of the "smaller" cams. Very streetable, nice lope, very nice power gains all acrossed the rpm range.

It should make you happy

[Spikito]

its kinda funny that youre posting this, im doing heads and cam too.

I have an LS6 cam, that i put on ebay earlier today, i would have let you have it cheap.

[reaper ws6]

well i herd that a ls6 cam won't get you very far, what set up of cams, and heads you running?

[Spikito]

ill be doing a torquer V2 with 243 heads

[reaper ws6]

nice!! i never seen your ss around town before, bring it out to brodway one of this friday nights like at 10 im always out there with my z28 and t/a

[Spikito]

this week friday is the only night im working, lol....but yeah i never see you around either, always looking though.

there is a sweet as 35th LE in my neighborhood, old lady drives it, CME, lowered, clean as hell.

generally youll see me around north broadway(bergfield), up and down Beckham/ troup by the hospital and green acres, or over around Best buy, OG, my fiance lives back there

[nhraformula]

well i herd that a ls6 cam won't get you very far, what set up of cams, and heads you running?

I have the 224 cam with 581 lift. I should of went with the 228. The 228 IMO is one of the best street cams out there.
I have a 224/224 cam with stock 241 heads and beehive spring TI push rods and so on.

[blackbirdbrain89]

i have a comp cams XR281Hr its 228 230 @571/573. it works ok but imp its too big for a dd with stock heads it does not kick in till like 5500 and stock intake and stuff ur going to shift at 6200... just not the best/ most fun to drive. my old hot cam had balls more low end power and sounds the same at idle

[reaper ws6]

cool i think i like the 228 cam, but i need to save a lot to do it rite. will give mark a call first wen i get ready to do a cam