O.K> for the winter i have pretty much decided on doin JEt hot long tubes w/ true duals and a 2224/230 cam. I do not plan on messing with my heads, changing convertor or rear gears for the time being.I also do not have to passy any kind of emmisions anymore. I have only a few questions like.... Is this the best cam for the setup i want? I am looking for most power with stock parts. ALso, for those of you who have the cam, where is the cheapest place to get it. I Am planning on getting the gasket set from combo, theyre prices seem pretty good for that. I assume i should also need a timing chain and maybe gears, and i figure stock replacements will do fine from Jason or Dal. Also, what are some suggestions for good springs/locks/retainers/ that will fit the stock heads with no machining. And finally, should i also replace the lifters? My car has 110,000 on it.

 

Do a search on springs there are a few to choose from. You can buy factory replacement crane or comp lifters and you will be fine.good luck


Rob.

 

Dude were gunna half to meet up, once our winter projects are done. I never been to Mt. Prospect though. You so dam lucky you dont have to take emissions.

 

I live in the city now, Lincoln Park area, but my parents live in good ole Mt. Prospect, IL. What is this stuff about no emissions? Since when?

 

well the emisions deal is i have a house in michigan and i will also be moving there for college next year...SO after i go to get my normal emissions done here, i will have 2 years to then regester my car in michigan where they have no emissions testing. Gotta love it

 

OK, that cam is available through Combonation Motorsports. Their cam packages come with locks, retainers, springs, rockers, and cam. It will cost around $700. The springs they provide will work well that that cam. No machining required. I would replace the lifters with those kinds of miles. Comp R's are good.

Brad

Edit: I see you already have the rockers. It might be cheaper to buy the cam package anyway and sell the Pro-Mags that come with the set, or see what Seth says about giving you the discounted price on cam/locks/retainers/springs without buying the entire package.

 

Yea i guess thast not too expensive. Maybe i can get them to substitute lifters instead of rockers.....

 

I'm sure you could.....lifters are alot cheaper than rockers. With gaskets and a timing chain I think $1000 should cover it.

 

Well, the 218/224 is a much better match for unported stock heads, and should make more power and torque than the 224/230.

However, if you're looking for the most power and the powerband/tq curve isn't a big concern, then the 230/236 or CC306, or GM847 all make good power, but sacrifice some power and torque down low as compared to the 218/224 or 224/230 cams.

A guy recently made 343/343 RWHP/RWTQ with the 218/224. I don't believe that a 224/230 has done that.

Another guy made 357 (can't remember the TQ) with the GM 847, but it's not as stout down low.

It's all in what you want.

 

hey hello there, i live in mt. prospect, and ran that cam all last summer and fall. Where in mt. prospect are you from? I have the loud white 95 z28... plates read NOIZY28.. the cam is good, i went w/ the crane springs. my motor sucked a valve and grenaded the engine tho about a month ago. im currently in progess of a all forged 396 lt1.... my car also has 110,xxx miles. I would reccomend going w/ new springs, lifters and keepers/retainers. i went ahead and did comps pro magnum rocker arms 1.6, and also hardened pushrods.

 

Hey guys, im about 30 mins outta Mt prospect in good ole Crystal Lake. Id love to meet up with you guys after your winter projects are done(working on mine as we speak)

Im doing

227/233 cam on 111 LSA
987 springs
Comp Pro mag rockers
Comp R lifters
2.00 intake 1.56 exhaust
having my heads done in highland park
58mm tb
#30lb incjectors

stock 115k bottom end

so well see how that turns out, id love to meet up with everyone noone around here is into fbodys, all civics and eclipses

 

Would you guys mind hanging out with an Imp? I'd love to trounce on some rice this spring...

 

Hey, as long as it's powered by the General, it's good to me. I live by River Trails Middle School, near Photos hot dogs. I think i may have seen your wjite TA at that show once in a while. I cant wait to order my stuff and start installing. My car is sitting outside right now cause i havent had time to clean out the garage yet, i just had my basement redone and everything from down there is in the garage. My poor maro is sooo cold......