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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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ok i am going to do a cam swap ive done a ton of searches but cant make up my mind .with the mods below what would be the best choice,im not a drag racer like the most of you more off road so i need low end i do have a huges 2500 stall that i know will help in cam selection i still rev climbing sand dunes so i need to know where the trade off is?any answer is welcome comp has not returned my e-mails. also whats the best spring compreser?new crank bolt?gaskets?is the cam tool worth it or just use pen magnets,918 or ls6 springs. thank you very much!!!!
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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I wouldnt go over the popular 212/218 If I remember right a higher lsa will help keep the power lower. Might look into davinci cams or like an old man cam with lots of torque and a flatter curve.
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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212/218 .522/.529 114 or a TR220 on a 114 would be ok with your stall.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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go with the gm 207/217 525/525 116 lob. works great on low end part #is 12560950 they are about 300.oo are find a used on they come out of a 01 zo6.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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I would go with the comp 206/212 or something along those lines on a 114. The Vinci "old man" cam would be great for what you are looking for as well IMO. My 212/218 feels really weak when my converter locks up in the low rpms. I need to raise my converter lockup points.
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