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01-01-2009, 07:46 PM #1
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getting a cam
hi guys i just was shopping for a cam for my 98 ss and just had a few questions. i was looking at this cam package http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=51 . it says on their website that i don't need a tune, i know i should get one but will it hurt my car to drive it for a lil while before getting one. i also wondered if i needed to buy the gasket package and bolt package that they sell or if the originals are fine. also is that cam a good choice? also if i buy this package what else would i need to have this fully installed and ready to go? thanks for the help guys
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01-01-2009, 08:11 PM #2
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i would diff say get the new gaskets. you might be able to get away with the same bolts, but new is always better. i would hate to get everything back together and then find out that something was leaking and now i had to wait while the parts got shipped out. as far as the tune, im sure you could drive with out one because it's a mild cam. but to really get every thing out of it, a tune would be best. A cam is a great mod, my favorite so far. Enjoy
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01-02-2009, 12:00 PM #3
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Which one are you looking at?
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01-03-2009, 09:17 PM #4
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01-04-2009, 01:02 PM #5
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i was looking at the 220/220 .551/.551 112 lsa. i have a 98 ss m6. i also saw a texas speed cam 220/220 .581/.581 112 lsa. is this a better cam? i was wondering what ALL im going to need to do this install. so far the list is cam, springs, retainers, gasket kit, pushrods, an ls2 timing chain and a new oil pump while im in there. is that all i will need?
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01-04-2009, 01:37 PM #6
I'd go for at least a 224/224-228/228 cam. No drivability would be sacrificed and you'd be leaving substantial power on the table otherwise.
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01-04-2009, 01:40 PM #7
You don"t need the pump, chain, or retainers either. Chain and pump aren't a bad idea if the car has alot of miles tho. Retainers if it will see high rpms.
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01-05-2009, 12:10 AM #8
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+1. The retainers should come with the kit though. You'll like the TR 224. I've heard nothing but praises about that cam.
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01-06-2009, 05:18 AM #9
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so does anyone else agree that the 224/224 is a good choice for a dd. will a 228/228 give me more power but with near the same driveability? Also, what is a good place to get a tune?
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01-06-2009, 06:53 AM #10
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01-07-2009, 04:09 PM #11
do the pump.....you have a 98 which have suspect pumps. Get some ARP head bolts and I personally would put an underdrive pulley back on it. The pulley has to come off anyhow, might as well throw that underdrive on there and pick up a couple more hp. Check out backstreet performance in Medina......they have a great reputation tuning LSx motors.
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01-07-2009, 04:31 PM #12
i say do the pump to and get a tune. also look at texas speed thay have cam kits to, thats where i got my cam kit from.
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01-07-2009, 05:02 PM #13
Okay ya I agree if it's a 98 get a pump.
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01-08-2009, 08:28 AM #14
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Don't cheap out... spend $35 bucks on a LS2 chain while your there. Your gear should be fine...
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