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Old 07-12-2014, 08:24 PM
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Just bought tfs225 head's need help choosing cam and rockers.
2005 ls2 with cai, fast 102, lg super pro headers, lg x pipe with no cats, corsa extreme exhaust. Not a Daily driver but still want some street manors. I was thinking lg g5x3 cam
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Originally Posted by Jryder916
Just bought tfs225 head's need help choosing cam and rockers.
2005 ls2 with cai, fast 102, lg super pro headers, lg x pipe with no cats, corsa extreme exhaust. Not a Daily driver but still want some street manors. I was thinking lg g5x3 cam
TFS makes a cam for that head and comes complete in a kit
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Originally Posted by glenB
TFS makes a cam for that head and comes complete in a kit
That cam was made for a heavy gto and is not recommended for a 6speed corvette
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Do a search for the Spinmonster cam. It does very well with the TFS heads.
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im using the TFS 225 head and cam kit in my 05 c6. love it! fast 102 and full exhaust, ported stock TB and soon to be 3:90 gears or 4:10s. BTW im using Harland sharp which come with the kit, their 1.8 ratio.
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btw mine is driven everyday, that cam isn't bad IMO. room for improvement, im sure but it works lol
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im using the TFS 225 head and cam kit in my 05 c6. love it! fast 102 and full exhaust, ported stock TB and soon to be 3:90 gears or 4:10s. BTW im using Harland sharp which come with the kit, their 1.8 ratio.
What was your rwhp?
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490hp and 430tq SAE corrected. very happy with what I made.
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490hp and 430tq SAE corrected. very happy with what I made.
I do not mean to take away from the tread. You will be happier with the 3.90 gears at that power level. You will need to shift to 4th gear in an 1/8th mile with the 4.10.

The cam selection: You will need to change valve springs about every 15,000 miles with an very aggressive cam. I had the LG6x3 cam. My stock ls3 lifters gave out after about 35,000 miles. I would suggest upgrading the lifters while you have the heads off. It is cheap insurance over a new engine. i am sure you can contact spinmonster or Patrick G to discuss what you are wanting to do with the vett. They should be able to give a recommendation. Good luck and let us know how things turn out.

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