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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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If you want to swap cams try the pcmforless Attitude cam,it has that race car soundtrack but retains the lowend torque you love.
There are some videos of it in tbss's on youtube.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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I know that cam sounds good and has a great reputation, but no way will I install a cam that I don't know the specs of it!
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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Nearly 6 1/2 years later, I'm back contemplating the same thing...a bigger cam. New exhaust wasn't/isn't the answer. I believe I can achieve the sound I want without significantly impacting the bottom/midrange torque. I already have all the supporting mods, including a Yank 3200 stall.

All specs in my sig are current. My current cam is:
220/224, .581/.581, 112LSA, XE-R lobes, -2° overlap

I am currently looking at the following options.

1. PCM Attitude v3 cam
225/235, .61x/.62x, @ .050″, 113 LSA, +4° overlap
PCM of NC Attitude V3 Cam 225/235, .61x/.62x, @ .050?, 113 LSA ? PCM of NC, Inc.

2. LT1Z Stage 3
I have no specs on this cam, but think the Stage 2 is smaller than I want.

3. Custom grind? From where?

4. Other options/suggestions?

Also consider... I would like to have my tune tweaked by the cam provider, if possible. While my AFRs, timing, KR, etc are all great, there were a couple driveability issues I was never able to resolve. I don't want to make that the topic of this conversation, but is something to keep in mind.

Any idea how much this cam swap might affect my tune? Will a complete retune be required? I really don't want to go through all that again, so again, consider tuning when recommending a cam.
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 09:54 AM
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You could do a custom cam or an OTS cam,

The BT truck cams have some nice lope/chop, especially that stage4 truck cam.

When it comes to lope/chop, the lower the LSA, the more chop it will have. The BT stage4 truck cam is 111 I believe.
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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For reference...

Brian Tooley Stage 4 Truck Cam
224/230 .553/.547 111+2 +5° overlap
https://www.briantooleyracing.com/tr...ge-iv-cam.html

On the plus side, this cam wouldn't require new springs.
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 10:14 AM
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Attitude v3

BTR Stage 4

LT1Z Stage 3
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 11:13 AM
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The BTR stage 4 would drive very similar to your current cam only with a rougher idle and a little bit more topend. This is assuming your current cam is a 112+2 for valve event purposes.
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 11:20 AM
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Technically speaking, why the BTR over the others?
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by blsnelling
Technically speaking, why the BTR over the others?
They're proven, workmanship, customer service, etc.
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 01:52 PM
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Don't know the specs of the LT1z cam, and based on your wants I see no need to run a 235 exhaust duration of he PCM of nc cam. That's too late of an exhaust close imo for your setup.
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