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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Car: 2001 ram (prev 84 and 93 ta)
Engine: 360 (cold air, exhaust)
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i want a good cam for my lg4 i need some help i know nothing about them what size should i use... and is it worth the time to put it in, will it be like good golly theres a bunch of power back or am i just wasting time and money
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Not the best first mod.
Check the FAQ forum, I think there's a thread like "what do I do for my LG4 to get more power?" right up your alley.
basically exhaust first.

Anyway, assuming you have done those, it's definately worth your while! Cam, lifters, springs, and maybe valve train bits as well (retainers, locks,), seals for sure, shouldn't run ya more then $350 or so.

A comp xe262 is probably in your range. Take a look at comp xe cams, lunati voodoo, or crane powermax(?). Use whatever RPM range they rate them for, then bump it up 400RPM or so, since you're using a smaller motor then what they're generally rated with (chev 350).
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Car: 2001 ram (prev 84 and 93 ta)
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yeah i got flow tech headers to true 2 1/4 inch duals so now im looking at just some more power, because i did notice a little bit of gain with the headers but i want more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Car: 1982 Trans Am
Engine: 305 H.0
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The comp high energy series would also be a good choice i run the 268 high energy from comp and i like it
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