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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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So, after reading some more and hearing what you guys have said, I did some more cam looking around. Found this cam and think it fits better into what you all have told me. Shorter durations, less lift, and a narrower LSA. And, I think we're going to concede on the compression a bit, stlill shoot for higer, but mid to slightly upper 11's. Been looking into higher stall convereters as well. That might have to wait for a little while, not quite fitting into the current budget.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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To answer your question, if you have at least 93 gas wherever you are 12:1 shouldnt be a problem. My 408 had 11:1 compression and I ran it with 7lbs of boost, never had an issue, it just ran like a raped ape.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
it just ran like a raped ape.
LOL, I can't tell if thats a good thing or a bad thing.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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definitely a good thing
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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I would get a custom spec'd cam if I were you. Patrick G specs for like 25 bucks and if you get him to grind it the 25 goes towards the cam.
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JFOLM
I would get a custom spec'd cam if I were you. Patrick G specs for like 25 bucks and if you get him to grind it the 25 goes towards the cam.
I have thought about that, and I may very well end up going that route.
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