I just finished the installation of a custom cam spec'd by Patrick G and purchased through Shane @ Thunder Racing. The specs on the cam are as follows:

216/222 .561"/.566" 111+4 (Comp XE Lobes)

Comp 918 Springs and 7.4" pushrods were installed with stock retainers.

Here is a "so-so" clip of warm start-up and idle. I will try and get a better video at a later date.

http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t=103_0075.flv

What I explained to Patrick was that I wanted a cam that made the power of the venerable TR220 but had the power band of the common 212/218 since I have 4WD coupled with the mods in my signature. This is what he came up with. Initial impressions are awesome. Definately much more power than stock. From my limited time driving it I will say that I did not lose anything down low but definately gained HP/TQ @ 3500+. I still not have gone WOT so I can report on that later. Install was super easy and took less than 10 hours. Wheatly did my tune. Truck now idles at 700 or so. Slight surge when transitioning from stop light/sign to acceleration. I believe that will go away with more miles. Any questions or comments please feel free.

 

I was expecting more of a lope. I'd like to see a dyno chart. Was teh Wheatley tune for this cam?

 

Tune was done for the cam. Just got it back from him this morning. Theoritical overlap for this cam is -3 degrees. Per the cam card, as ground overlap is -.83 degrees. I am running a cats, and MagnaFlow cat back plus the camera does not do the lope justice. No idea what dyno will be and I highly doubt it will ever get put on the dyno. I am hoping to run the truck sometime later this month. I will keep people posted. Just by guessing I am thinking about 35-40 RWHP with this cam.

 

Sounds better than 90% of the trucks on here, I'm diggin' it

 

dude that sounds like seks

 

Sounds great man,if you need anything changed let me know
If that surge does not stop as you put a few more miles on it,pm me here on this site

 

Everyone thanks for the comments. I hope to report more as I get some more seat time/miles.

Charlie, I think the surge may not be an issue. Seems that when I am on an incline or flat road, and the truck is stopped with my foot off the brake (and not on the gas) it will surge until I proceed with acceleration. Maybe its the converter?

 

If it keeps doin it pm me so I can take care of it for you
It starts up very nice with no surging at all.