V6 camshaft???..
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V6 camshaft???..
Hello all...I was searching for some past threads in hoping someone had posted some opinions on the different V6 cams likes/dislikes.reason I ask is I am getting ready to install some ported heads on my slightly stock 3.1 and really havent decided on the cam yet.I was looking for something that has a slight or noticeable idle..but not irratic.The car is used daily back and forth to work mainly.I was considering the comps 260 cam,mtc-5,or the edelbrock 3790.I understand that some cams arent computer friendly...what can I expect from these non-computer cam?.does that mean I will have problems with the computer function?..And will these cams handle stock valve springs?..someone told me to have the valve pockets enlarged to install stock v8 springs,to handle the extra lift/seat press? Shoot me some thoughts...
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Re: V6 camshaft???..
Hello all...I was searching for some past threads in hoping someone had posted some opinions on the different V6 cams likes/dislikes.reason I ask is I am getting ready to install some ported heads on my slightly stock 3.1 and really havent decided on the cam yet.I was looking for something that has a slight or noticeable idle..but not irratic.The car is used daily back and forth to work mainly.I was considering the comps 260 cam,mtc-5,or the edelbrock 3790.I understand that some cams arent computer friendly...what can I expect from these non-computer cam?.does that mean I will have problems with the computer function?..And will these cams handle stock valve springs?..someone told me to have the valve pockets enlarged to install stock v8 springs,to handle the extra lift/seat press? Shoot me some thoughts...
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That sounds good...what does the idle sound like?..is it noticeable idle or is it smooth?.How do you like the performance?
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yes A+ on delta i have the same cam as them two. its sounds awesome, its loopy as hell on my car until it gets some gas, then it flatens right out. as for performance i have completley tested that out yet, but i will tell you its a big diffrence compared to stock.
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Re: V6 camshaft???..
the 260 is a great cam
the mtc5 isnt actually as big as u think it is since they measure duration @001 or something instead of duration @050.
lunati also makes some nice cams
but for the price u cant beat the delta 260 regrind
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hey man how that thing running now?
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one of my friends was bure chips for me at that time, not that they really helped anyway.the only thing that really made it a lil easier is it was a maf car.
maf cars arent affected as bad by a low vacum at idle, unlike a sd car
maf cars arent affected as bad by a low vacum at idle, unlike a sd car
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Do you by chance have a link to those clips dave?
Here is mine:
http://www.fquick.com/cooltc2004
(Sound clips at the side)
The popping is from my exhaust leak.
Here is mine:
http://www.fquick.com/cooltc2004
(Sound clips at the side)
The popping is from my exhaust leak.
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http://2wai.ics-il.com/2.8.flowmaster.idle.wav
the clip is pretty crappy alls i had at that time was a cellphone to record the sound with.i had a better clip but its not on my webserver, ill have to bootup my old comp and see if its on there
the clip is pretty crappy alls i had at that time was a cellphone to record the sound with.i had a better clip but its not on my webserver, ill have to bootup my old comp and see if its on there
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http://2wai.ics-il.com/2.8.flowmaster.idle.wav
the clip is pretty crappy alls i had at that time was a cellphone to record the sound with.i had a better clip but its not on my webserver, ill have to bootup my old comp and see if its on there
the clip is pretty crappy alls i had at that time was a cellphone to record the sound with.i had a better clip but its not on my webserver, ill have to bootup my old comp and see if its on there
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Re: V6 camshaft???..
Since we're on the subject does anybody have/know the specs for the stock 2.8/3.1 camshaft??...
Cooltc ...what cam is in your bird in your sound clip?.
Cooltc ...what cam is in your bird in your sound clip?.
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Re: V6 camshaft???..
cooltc2004,That sounds pretty radical...Since I'm leaning towards the MTC-5 I know some have/had this cam in their v6 ,can you guys tell me if it sounds like it has a cam or does it idle smooth? I have noticed that Summit lists the cam itself having a 110 lobe sep. and the kit with lifters has a 107 lobe sep..The 110 is computer friendly while the 107 isnt,but their both a MTC-5?..I am confused.What is the specs for this cam?.anybody
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The 260 specs are listed in one of my past threads,
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/4...elp-turbo.html
You guys need to
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/4...elp-turbo.html
You guys need to
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Re: V6 camshaft???..
The 260 specs are listed in one of my past threads,
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/4...elp-turbo.html
You guys need to
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/4...elp-turbo.html
You guys need to
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Re: V6 camshaft???..
Okay since you cleared that up...I see the Lobe Sep. is about 112 how is the idle like on this cam?..and I am assuming no computer mods necessary with this cam too?..
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yeah i really like the idle on this cam. its sounds awesome and levels out once you touch the gas. it has some lop, mine sounds like a pro stock car with the open headers but if you car is basically stock it will sound nice.
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Re: V6 camshaft???..
Thanks for clearing that up firstfirebird....I think a lot of people were uneducated on the topic.I can tell you I am sold..will be contacting them soon with my requests.
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