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I know absolutely nothing about cams, so any thoughts on the specs listed below? It would go in an LQ9 with an LS3 top end. Im looking to get very minimal "lope" and want it to run like a newer Camaro motor. Does tuning allow to control the lope at all?
222/230 .597/.609" 114 LSA +2 advance using EPS lobes intake and LXL lobes on exhaust
srh3trinity
05-27-2012, 06:35 PM
You need to make sure you want have any ptv clearance issues with the ls3 heads and flat pistons.
Rods had to be 7.425, so all that good. Those numbers are just all Chinese to me and didn't know how tame of a cam it is.
Z06vet
05-27-2012, 07:07 PM
That should be no problem in a 6.0 motor. It will have a slight lope at idle & drive pretty much like normal with a good tune. I'd say a good cam for street car. Whats the motor in? Just curious..
Thank you both! It's in a 68 Camaro with a 4L80E. It's my first build and has been a HUGE learning experience.
Chevelle598bb
05-27-2012, 07:43 PM
"Streetable" has a very broad definition. To me that cam would be very Streetable. My 242/246 .621/.615 113+2 in my 408 ls3 is Streetable to me. Tuning will be needed to get the car to idle very smooth. It can be done.
You won't have any piston to valve clearance issues with that cam. You can run up to about 236 on the exhaust and .630 lift before you start getting close. That being said, measure, measure, measure.
"Streetable" has a very broad definition. To me that cam would be very Streetable. My 242/246 .621/.615 113+2 in my 408 ls3 is Streetable to me. Tuning will be needed to get the car to idle very smooth. It can be done.
You won't have any piston to valve clearance issues with that cam. You can run up to about 236 on the exhaust and .630 lift before you start getting close. That being said, measure, measure, measure.
Thank you. I need to read a "interpreting cam specs for dummies" article or something. Car is just about done, just need to decide on magnaflow vs borla and the rushforths should be here in a week Thanks again for your help.
Randy
Chevy406
06-13-2012, 10:06 AM
I had a 224/230 duration cam with 112° Lobe Separation in my daily driven LS1 99 Corvette. It was a very good selection for power with plenty of torque down low and strong mid-range power. With your larger displacement and 114° LSA you will likely not hear much if any lope. Have fun with it. By the way, my LS1 with AFR 205 heads, that cam, typical bolt-on's and a 6-speed manual put down 470 rwhp. So you should have a nice package when it's all finished.
68Formula
06-13-2012, 11:16 AM
If you want to remove some lope, added timing at idle helps. Probably won't need to with that combo.
SLO_Z28
06-13-2012, 05:10 PM
That cam should be more than good on a street car, its big enough to allow the engine to breath and make power, but doesn't have enough overlap to cause any driveability issues.
dhutton
06-13-2012, 05:37 PM
I have a 222/226 114 LSA +4 cam with EPS lobes in the LS1 in my GTO. It is very streetable, idles well even with the AC on. I run a mail order tune from EPS.
John@Texas-Speed
06-14-2012, 03:02 PM
That cam could be classified as a "daily driver" cam because of how well it would drive. I would expect to hear some idle but it should have a very broad power band.
Awesome, I appreciate everyones help. Now I just need for my Rushforths to come in. I'm pretty sure that in the sales world 1week=2 weeks. :)
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