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05-31-2006, 07:23 PM #1
My Cam
Im wondering what cam to go with. My current cam is a Lunati 222/230/114LSA, with Stage II Agostino Racing Heads. Only 417rwhp. I get compliments on the way my cam sounds. Problem is.... I hear on other blogs LS1's are getting (450rwhp) with cam ONLY!!! and other minor bolt ons!! Is this possible, if so what cam is it? I want more THUMP in the Cam. What suggestions do you have. I LOVE the sound of a good cam, but who don't? Thanks in Advance for the help
* Advertised Duration IN/EX: 287/298
* Duration @.050 IN/EX: 222/230
* Gross Valve Lift IN/EX: .534"/.544"
* Lobe Sep Angle / Intake Ctr Line: 114/110
* Valve Lash IN/EX: Hyd/Hyd
* RPM Range: 2500-6000Last edited by tbirdsc44; 05-31-2006 at 07:25 PM.
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05-31-2006, 07:53 PM #2
it depends on what car it is going into, a daily driven car you may not want to put a very large cam in to make a lot of 'cam only' hp.
you could definately make some more power out of your car beings you have heads as well. what other bolt ons do you have? to make the most out of it a lot of people run the fast 90 setup with matching TB, underdrive pulley etc.
also, is your car an a4 or m6?
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06-01-2006, 03:31 AM #3
I have an M6, with LS6 intake, 90tb, K & N FIPK II air filter, 4:10 rear end. Also, not a daily driver. Just really take to shows or cruise every once in a while.....thanks for the help
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06-01-2006, 05:27 AM #4
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black- 2000 nhra edition formula
its rather rare to get a cam only car close to 450.
its going to be totally unstreetable.
if you want more thump, get a lower lsa.2000 nhra edition formula
a few bolt ons, 379 rwhp
11.96 @113.25
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06-01-2006, 02:29 PM #5
I have been told wrong info then......I was always told 114LSA was suppose to be the "Good Thump" Cam. The 112, 110 cams were a smoother idle. Im just looking for a pretty radical cam, for a weekend show cruiser, occasional track use aswell.. Anybody know of a cam Im trying to describe? Thanks
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06-01-2006, 02:38 PM #6
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http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...oducts_id=1509
cam at bottom of page
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06-01-2006, 02:38 PM #7
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i have a 114 lsa and while it does have cackle to it, its not bad.
anything lower will have a nice thump to it.
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06-06-2006, 08:57 AM #8Originally Posted by tbirdsc44
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06-07-2006, 07:55 PM #9
Agostino Racing Actually Dyno tuned it, they used LS1 Edit. Thats when I got my 417rwhp. But then last summer, I went to Camaro SuperFest and there was a portable dyno, said only 389hp, it was also a nice cool morning(60 degrees)....But then again how accurate are portable dyno's!! Just seems like I should be making a little more power for all that money.
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06-07-2006, 08:22 PM #10Originally Posted by tbirdsc44
When you base this on the "commercial" grinds, this is normally the case. But when you delve into more custom tailored camshafts, there are way too many variables to consider (in reference to the change in tuning, lobe, lift, duration), you wouldn't be able to tell a 114-LSA from a 110 in some cases.
It's all in the symmetry...
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06-08-2006, 08:15 PM #11
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i am just learning about camshaft too but isnt the lift on this cam kinda low?i've noticed most people making in the 450rwhp range are using somewhere around 590-605 lift.i dont mean to but in but this is good info that i need too.how much duration can you run on the stock bottom end without having to fly cut the pistons?
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06-09-2006, 04:20 AM #12Originally Posted by gen3performance
Originally Posted by gen3performance
Don't get me wrong, you can get an engine to idle very well with a cam in the mid to high 23x range, but it's a waste of time in my opinion. You're catering to the cam, when everything, the entire valvetrain, should be working in harmony. Symmetry!
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06-09-2006, 06:34 AM #13
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So are your overall goals peak power or useable power? Right now Im running the f13 112 (230/232) not too sure what the lift is, but Im thinking of going with a 228/228 110 +0 to increase my lowend power and still maintain a decent topend performer. I had a f10 before and think I should've just kept it If you just want a big cam, then go with a trex, g5x4 or the ms4...those are all big dogs and will produce peak numbers.
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06-09-2006, 07:22 AM #14Originally Posted by ninobrn99
Originally Posted by ninobrn99
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06-09-2006, 07:49 AM #15
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the lift will certainly be more than the f10 it'll be .600 + on either end. my overall goal is to get a better dcr and low end tq.
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