another cam question
07-30-2006, 01:31 AM
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another cam question
well im nearly ready to start building and ive finalized my selections on parts..except a cam. camshafts evade me for some reason. probably because i get to bored to read all the information about them.
so i'd like to hear you experienced engine builders chime in
my set up will be:
331 stroker
afr185s
holley systemax II
bbk 75mm tb
hooker super comp longtubes
24# injectors
150 shot n2o
so now the 2 cams im looking at are trick flow cams
one is advertised at 275/279 duration and .499/.510 lift
the other 286/294 .542/563
would the second cam be too big for my application? i want this to be a reliable daily driver, but i want it atleast in the 12s. is there anything else i should be looking at when shopping for a cam? i know custom ground cams are better, and will probably buy one ...but thats later on. thanks for the tips
so i'd like to hear you experienced engine builders chime in
my set up will be:
331 stroker
afr185s
holley systemax II
bbk 75mm tb
hooker super comp longtubes
24# injectors
150 shot n2o
so now the 2 cams im looking at are trick flow cams
one is advertised at 275/279 duration and .499/.510 lift
the other 286/294 .542/563
would the second cam be too big for my application? i want this to be a reliable daily driver, but i want it atleast in the 12s. is there anything else i should be looking at when shopping for a cam? i know custom ground cams are better, and will probably buy one ...but thats later on. thanks for the tips
07-30-2006, 02:56 AM
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RE: another cam question
ORIGINAL: FiveLiterRiceEater
well im nearly ready to start building and ive finalized my selections on parts..except a cam. camshafts evade me for some reason. probably because i get to bored to read all the information about them.
so i'd like to hear you experienced engine builders chime in
my set up will be:
331 stroker
afr185s
holley systemax II
bbk 75mm tb
hooker super comp longtubes
24# injectors
150 shot n2o
so now the 2 cams im looking at are trick flow cams
one is advertised at 275/279 duration and .499/.510 lift
the other 286/294 .542/563
would the second cam be too big for my application? i want this to be a reliable daily driver, but i want it atleast in the 12s. is there anything else i should be looking at when shopping for a cam? i know custom ground cams are better, and will probably buy one ...but thats later on. thanks for the tips
well im nearly ready to start building and ive finalized my selections on parts..except a cam. camshafts evade me for some reason. probably because i get to bored to read all the information about them.
so i'd like to hear you experienced engine builders chime in
my set up will be:
331 stroker
afr185s
holley systemax II
bbk 75mm tb
hooker super comp longtubes
24# injectors
150 shot n2o
so now the 2 cams im looking at are trick flow cams
one is advertised at 275/279 duration and .499/.510 lift
the other 286/294 .542/563
would the second cam be too big for my application? i want this to be a reliable daily driver, but i want it atleast in the 12s. is there anything else i should be looking at when shopping for a cam? i know custom ground cams are better, and will probably buy one ...but thats later on. thanks for the tips
07-30-2006, 02:56 AM
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RE: another cam question
the 2nd cam would be better in my opinion and i would upgrade to 30# becasue of the n2o. have u upgraded ur fuel pump? ur will also have to recalibrate ur MAS becuase of the injectors
07-30-2006, 03:01 AM
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RE: another cam question
i know about the maf recal. and i didnt think about the 30# with the n2o good call. for the gears ill probably be runnin 3.73s or 4.10s. just depends on if i wanna ditch the 3.73s now. thanks
07-30-2006, 03:06 AM
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RE: another cam question
that cam is small compared to mine and it does fine for DD just make sure u get a vacuum canister as well and upgrade ur vavle springs to double springs. also what is the lobe seperation on the 2nd cam?
ORIGINAL: OnyxCobra
IMO that second cam is gonna be hammering pretty hard for a DD...
IMO that second cam is gonna be hammering pretty hard for a DD...