Cam and head questions...
07-28-2006, 08:01 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
AFR's [:@]. Why does everyone pimp their heads??? Theyre good and all but TFS are better IMO, for 2 reasons. 1- the valves are slighty askewed, which helps give it a straigter shot to the cylinder, and 2- you can run up to a .550 lift cam with out flycutting. As for a cam, screw the letter cams, theyre good "generic" cams, but getting a custom grind thats specifically designed for your motor will be MUCH better. Itll be a little bit more expensive, but well worth it. Just my .02
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07-28-2006, 08:05 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
Is it a street car or mostly strip?
If its street your going to want low/mid power...so i would suggest AFR 165's and a TFS R Intake and TFS Stage 1 Cam
If your looking for more strip time, i would suggest TFS TW 185's TFS Stage 1 cam and TFS R intake.
If its street your going to want low/mid power...so i would suggest AFR 165's and a TFS R Intake and TFS Stage 1 Cam
If your looking for more strip time, i would suggest TFS TW 185's TFS Stage 1 cam and TFS R intake.
07-28-2006, 08:08 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
ORIGINAL: P Zero
AFR's [:@]. Why does everyone pimp their heads??? Theyre good and all but TFS are better IMO, for 2 reasons. 1- the valves are slighty askewed, which helps give it a straigter shot to the cylinder, and 2- you can run up to a .550 lift cam with out flycutting. As for a cam, screw the letter cams, theyre good "generic" cams, but getting a custom grind thats specifically designed for your motor will be MUCH better. Itll be a little bit more expensive, but well worth it. Just my .02
-P.
AFR's [:@]. Why does everyone pimp their heads??? Theyre good and all but TFS are better IMO, for 2 reasons. 1- the valves are slighty askewed, which helps give it a straigter shot to the cylinder, and 2- you can run up to a .550 lift cam with out flycutting. As for a cam, screw the letter cams, theyre good "generic" cams, but getting a custom grind thats specifically designed for your motor will be MUCH better. Itll be a little bit more expensive, but well worth it. Just my .02
-P.
Custom cams are bad *** but he's going to be running the 302. I think it will be wasting his money unless he was to do a 306,331, or a 347 then I would recommend he would get a custom cam. As far as AFR heads go's every one pimps there heads cause I there good quality heads. Not saying the others aren't just AFR has a great reputation not just for 5.0 but for the LS1's as well. Just my opinion.
07-28-2006, 08:10 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
Thanks for the suggestions guys but this isnt a 'what will get me into the 12s' thread...just want some advice as to what heads, cam, and headers to run.
My car is a dd so its street mostly.
So if anyone cam suggest good heads, lumpy idle cam and headers for a high 12 car itd be appreciated.
My car is a dd so its street mostly.
So if anyone cam suggest good heads, lumpy idle cam and headers for a high 12 car itd be appreciated.
07-28-2006, 08:15 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
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Thanks for the suggestions guys but this isnt a 'what will get me into the 12s' thread...just want some advice as to what heads, cam, and headers to run.
Thanks for the suggestions guys but this isnt a 'what will get me into the 12s' thread...just want some advice as to what heads, cam, and headers to run.
As far as headers go BBK ceramic coated long tubes or BBK equal length headers are my favorite. I like Bassani too but are kinda expensive. I personally don't like Mac. Good luck on your car.
07-28-2006, 08:31 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
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Will long tube headers require me to change my exhausr at all? h pipe with high flow cats and super 40 mufflers?
Will long tube headers require me to change my exhausr at all? h pipe with high flow cats and super 40 mufflers?
Exhaust no as far the H pipe or X pipe yes. You gonna have to he a short H or X pipe.
07-28-2006, 08:32 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
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AFR's [:@]. Why does everyone pimp their heads??? Theyre good and all but TFS are better IMO, for 2 reasons. 1- the valves are slighty askewed, which helps give it a straigter shot to the cylinder, and 2- you can run up to a .550 lift cam with out flycutting. As for a cam, screw the letter cams, theyre good "generic" cams, but getting a custom grind thats specifically designed for your motor will be MUCH better. Itll be a little bit more expensive, but well worth it. Just my .02
-P.
AFR's [:@]. Why does everyone pimp their heads??? Theyre good and all but TFS are better IMO, for 2 reasons. 1- the valves are slighty askewed, which helps give it a straigter shot to the cylinder, and 2- you can run up to a .550 lift cam with out flycutting. As for a cam, screw the letter cams, theyre good "generic" cams, but getting a custom grind thats specifically designed for your motor will be MUCH better. Itll be a little bit more expensive, but well worth it. Just my .02
-P.
07-28-2006, 08:42 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
okay...so what cam would you all suggest? keep in mind i would like a lumpy idle...i love that.
seems pretty obvious the AFRs are the suggested heads =)
seems pretty obvious the AFRs are the suggested heads =)
07-28-2006, 10:04 PM
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RE: Cam and head questions...
okay so I have decided that AFR 165s are out of the question (too damned expensive) unless I can get a used set. What is a cheaper, possibly sub- $1,000, good alternative?
Also, any suggestions on a good low-mid power cam with a lumpy idle?
Also, any suggestions on a good low-mid power cam with a lumpy idle?