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newmoon · 07-22-2011, 12:29 PM

After deciding not to supercharge I am considering this cam kit. I was wondering who out there has this cam and how do you like it? Install will be handled by Jason with RPM Motorsports in a few weeks.

How do you like the performance of the cam, streetability, how were your hp numbers before and after install? Have you had a chance to run the car down the track yet? Any negative opinions of the cam?

My combination for the above will be 1 7/8" Dynatechs with hi-flos cats, New Era Intake, Ported throttle body, RPM HP-tuner tune. GMPP axle-back. Underdrive pulley?

If you have videos can you link or post them?

mike@newera · 07-23-2011, 10:25 PM

I tuned one about a year and a half ago, no drivability issues, made 448 rwhp, brand new car with 12 miles on it.

newmoon · 07-24-2011, 07:15 AM

Thanks Mike,

Looking for some input from Ed Curtis as well on this project. Should decide on something in the next few days.

faSSt · 07-24-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmoon

After deciding not to supercharge I am considering this cam kit. I was wondering who out there has this cam and how do you like it? Install will be handled by Jason with RPM Motorsports in a few weeks.

How do you like the performance of the cam, streetability, how were your hp numbers before and after install? Have you had a chance to run the car down the track yet? Any negative opinions of the cam?

My combination for the above will be 1 7/8" Dynatechs with hi-flos cats, New Era Intake, Ported throttle body, RPM HP-tuner tune. GMPP axle-back. Underdrive pulley?

If you have videos can you link or post them?

Im also curious about this cam

Camarowguy · 07-24-2011, 09:29 AM

Me too

mike25 · 07-24-2011, 12:09 PM

Me too..seems like this might be a better streetable option than the 231/236

Ttbestas · 07-24-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@newera

I tuned one about a year and a half ago, no drivability issues, made 448 rwhp, brand new car with 12 miles on it.

Seems very low number compared to bigger 231/236

faSSt · 07-25-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ttbestas

Seems very low number compared to bigger 231/236

But where does the extra power come in? If its high rpm it won't matter to me...I'm looking for more power down low with good drive ability.

Hmmm

Ttbestas · 07-25-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faSSt

But where does the extra power come in? If its high rpm it won't matter to me...I'm looking for more power down low with good drive ability.

Hmmm

on the old version of tsp web page i saw dyno graps comparing those two and the differense between two looked minimal, i dont know how this applys in the real live

fldrummer · 07-25-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ttbestas

Seems very low number compared to bigger 231/236

'Could just be the dyno. I've been to 2 different Mustang dynos and one showed a peak 35 RWHP difference.

newmoon · 07-25-2011, 09:28 AM

I decided to go a differant route with a bit smaller FTI Camshaft that should be better geared to daily driving.

caverman · 07-25-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

I decided to go a differant route with a bit smaller FTI Camshaft that should be better geared to daily driving.

Can you share which one you chose and the specs?

newmoon · 07-25-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Can you share which one you chose and the specs?

A very good article in regards to off the shelf camshafts and custom pieces. This may help you learn a bit about FTI and their service.

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...ing/index.html

another interesting article
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...lvetrains.html

Jason 98 TA · 07-25-2011, 05:30 PM

I've driven the 225/230, 229/236 & 231/236 all in the same car. I felt all three cams drive really good with a good tune. We've tested a lot of camshafts side by side in cars & on the engine dyno.

07-22-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	TSP 229/236 Cam After deciding not to supercharge I am considering this cam kit. I was wondering who out there has this cam and how do you like it? Install will be handled by Jason with RPM Motorsports in a few weeks. How do you like the performance of the cam, streetability, how were your hp numbers before and after install? Have you had a chance to run the car down the track yet? Any negative opinions of the cam? My combination for the above will be 1 7/8" Dynatechs with hi-flos cats, New Era Intake, Ported throttle body, RPM HP-tuner tune. GMPP axle-back. Underdrive pulley? If you have videos can you link or post them? __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot Last edited by newmoon; 07-24-2011 at 07:16 AM.

07-24-2011, 07:15 AM	#3
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	Thanks Mike, Looking for some input from Ed Curtis as well on this project. Should decide on something in the next few days. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

07-24-2011, 09:29 AM	#5
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Me too __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

07-24-2011, 12:09 PM	#6
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	Me too..seems like this might be a better streetable option than the 231/236 __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

07-25-2011, 09:28 AM	#11
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	I decided to go a differant route with a bit smaller FTI Camshaft that should be better geared to daily driving. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

07-23-2011, 10:25 PM	#2
mike@newera Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 529	I tuned one about a year and a half ago, no drivability issues, made 448 rwhp, brand new car with 12 miles on it.

07-25-2011, 05:30 PM	#14
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	I've driven the 225/230, 229/236 & 231/236 all in the same car. I felt all three cams drive really good with a good tune. We've tested a lot of camshafts side by side in cars & on the engine dyno.

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