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Old 05-05-2012 | 10:50 AM
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To do the cam the engine needs to be pulled anyways so that scenario will work for you and your buddy.
No it doesn't. Maybe for bearing replace.
 
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Old 05-05-2012 | 11:38 AM
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The 4x4 cam says 1200-5200 and the 200xp says 800-4800 so theyre fairly similar.

Also LSA, what would be better for a mostly daily driver a 112 or 110. I think id get a better sound out of a 110 but they say it doesnt create as much vaccum pressure
 
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Old 05-05-2012 | 11:42 AM
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The narrower the LSA, the more choppy the idle will be, and the less vacuum you will have at idle. (which will affect your brake assist, and how quickly your vents switch.)

The mistake a lot of folks make, is do their build piecemeal, without looking at the WHOLE picture...... If you have an automatic trans, converter stall speed also plays a role in cam selection.....

Figger out how you want to use your truck, where you want the power to be, and what your future plans for various components are.... and go from there.
 
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Old 05-05-2012 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by billcart
To do the cam the engine needs to be pulled anyways so that scenario will work for you and your buddy.
No it doesn't...
 
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Old 05-05-2012 | 08:11 PM
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Well ive got a 5 speed so the converter isnt a problem, and im going to put a dual disk clutch in when i pull the motor.

Id like more low end but like some umpf in the top end too.
 
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Old 05-06-2012 | 08:18 AM
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Sounds like a hughes, or m1 manifold would suit your needs fairly well. Along with a cam, (either you listed earlier would work....) you wouldn't lose any low end, would prolly pick up some, and would most certainly have more power in the mid-upper RPM range.
 
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Old 05-06-2012 | 10:24 AM
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What are the differences between the hughes and the m1, is there a big advantage for the extra $ the hughes costs
 
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Old 05-06-2012 | 10:29 AM
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They both move the power curve up. So without other mods to compliment it. A loss of bottom end is usually the end result.
 



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