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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Sup guys Ive had my car for a bit, And I want to get a lil more "umph" out of her. I was thinking of going with some decently aggressive cams.

Right now the mod list is in my sig, I have no idea what the hp is its never seen a dyno. But that will change obviously if I go with cams. What brands and cam specs are recommended for a DD street car. Also what are some estimated HP numbers for car with similar specs as mine.
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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my recommendation would be either the stage 2 or stage 2.5 n/a cams from Cushman Motorsports. you'll pick up some good power over your stock cams (i'd say at least 30 rwhp considering your exhaust upgrades) and it'll sound mean as hell with the long-tubes and o/r mid-pipe.
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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a stage 2 n/a cams would be sufficient for you needs. expect around 285rwhp or so after the cams/tune
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Yep, 285-290 estimated rwhp range with a stage 2. Now you will be able to beat stock ls1's lol. Hooray!
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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dont count your chickens just yet

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Yep, 285-290 estimated rwhp range with a stage 2. Now you will be able to beat stock ls1's lol. Hooray!
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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People also have had good results with hitech.
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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hitech or CMS.. I'd do headers first but thats just me
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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stage 1 cms cams

stock 2v doesnt rev high enough to take full advantage of stage 2s
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 99BlackPonyGT
stage 1 cms cams

stock 2v doesnt rev high enough to take full advantage of stage 2s
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stage 2's ftw.
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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OP already has longtubes on his car so he doesnt need to do any exhaust upgrades...to my knowledge anyways.



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