How much power can be made NA?
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The rest are kind of all over the place, and I don't think you're looking for a mechanical conversion cam.. seems like it'd be more of a headache than it's worth. The one dude recommended isn't a bad choice for the parameters you seem to be setting for yourself. However, there are options madeby them that will absolutely get you where you're looking to go on the power front.. BUT you will be giving up idle quality for sure, maybe a touch of driveability. but that last is very subjective. What are you willing to deal with.. when I was younger.. I would deal with a lot of crappy driving motors because they made power.. I'm far less concerned with squeezing every last bit of power out of something I'm looking to drive on the road on the regular. But again.. there isn't a wrong answer here.
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This changes things a good bit, at least as far as the whole converter discussion. Just throw that right out the window! lol Now it's just a matter of what kind of idle quality you're hunting for, and also what a cam will ultimately "clean up" as rpm goes up. Will it clean up at your final drive freeway operating rpm? That's going to be your big question..
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This changes things a good bit, at least as far as the whole converter discussion. Just throw that right out the window! lol Now it's just a matter of what kind of idle quality you're hunting for, and also what a cam will ultimately "clean up" as rpm goes up. Will it clean up at your final drive freeway operating rpm? That's going to be your big question..
Cruising rpm would be between 1k-3k. At 70 in 6th I'm likely to be at 3k. But even cruising around town I like to stay in a high gear and keep rpm down as low as possible.
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Now that's a good question. A question I can't answer because I have no experience. Fine if I was in the US, plenty of modified v8's running around that I could look at and experience. Not really the case here in the UK. The majority of people have never owned a v8, and even less modify them with aftermarket cams. There are obviously people I can speak with on forums, but would it make a difference from engine to engine? I.e. would a certain grind on one engine behave or feel different on something else?
Cruising rpm would be between 1k-3k. At 70 in 6th I'm likely to be at 3k. But even cruising around town I like to stay in a high gear and keep rpm down as low as possible.
Cruising rpm would be between 1k-3k. At 70 in 6th I'm likely to be at 3k. But even cruising around town I like to stay in a high gear and keep rpm down as low as possible.
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A cam expert.
Didn't you profess to be some sort of expert record holder? I'm sure you don't need advice on cam selection from anyone.
Are we looking at the same page? This is a mild cam by any standards. They class it as a sport cam, but list further options that are a lot more 'radical'.
A cam expert.
Didn't you profess to be some sort of expert record holder? I'm sure you don't need advice on cam selection from anyone.
Are we looking at the same page? This is a mild cam by any standards. They class it as a sport cam, but list further options that are a lot more 'radical'.
PTE made the best cams for 113, but good luck finding there info. He only made about 20 sets. Usually gain 25whp on an na113
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Now that's a good question. A question I can't answer because I have no experience. Fine if I was in the US, plenty of modified v8's running around that I could look at and experience. Not really the case here in the UK. The majority of people have never owned a v8, and even less modify them with aftermarket cams. There are obviously people I can speak with on forums, but would it make a difference from engine to engine? I.e. would a certain grind on one engine behave or feel different on something else?
Cruising rpm would be between 1k-3k. At 70 in 6th I'm likely to be at 3k. But even cruising around town I like to stay in a high gear and keep rpm down as low as possible.
Cruising rpm would be between 1k-3k. At 70 in 6th I'm likely to be at 3k. But even cruising around town I like to stay in a high gear and keep rpm down as low as possible.
So, if you're hunting for a sound/idle, look for things of roughly the same displacement, same number of cylinders, regardless of the make, and look for different cams. The easy one is in the chevy 350, but it frankly doesn't matter. find a sound you like, then search those cam specs.. it'll get you in the ball park. There's TONS of youtube videos of people with "my 350 with "x" cam" just see what they're talking about... Talk to the catcam place.. see what they have to say as well. What I personally think would be kind of a cool cam, is a combo of their 2 hot cams.. but the 236 on the intake side, with the big cam's lift, and but the 244 duration on the exhaust with the lower lift. Put the thing on like a 110-112 lobe center and let'er rip
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I've tried watching vids on YouTube of various cams. Most of them are choppy af.
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Just some food for thought, looks like one person in this thread already found that one though...
Just some food for thought, looks like one person in this thread already found that one though...
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what do you mean no compromise? You can email them, tell them what you are looking for and they will recommend a cam. You have to under stand, you can get crazy with lift in these cars, with the valve and piston clearances.
The 4003613 is what the recommend. There has been at least 5 different companies over the years who made cams for m113. I would not go with VRP or Race Iq, cams.
The 4003613 cams, need new springs also, and make power from 2500 to 7000, with a slight lope.
The 4003613 is what the recommend. There has been at least 5 different companies over the years who made cams for m113. I would not go with VRP or Race Iq, cams.
The 4003613 cams, need new springs also, and make power from 2500 to 7000, with a slight lope.
Oddly enough, “PTE” cams were actually “VRP” cams. Different company I assume, but here are the part numbers if anyone needs to verify a used set. Also, FYI it was 40 sets.
Best of luck achieving your goals!
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