dieselduck
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So @ what point HP wise or size turbo/injector is a cam worthwhile???
So @ what point HP wise or size turbo/injector is a cam worthwhile???
Don't mind Mr. Hughes... He got jokes! lol
You're there Buddy! You would see improvments with your set up. They'd lite even quicker. Go for it!
I've had a Maxspool 174/215 regrind in an almost stock 04.5 with TNT/R back in '09. That cam improved every aspect of daily driving yet felt more focused on top end power. Once I put the II SB66 on the truck it was even more noticeable. The truck ripped from 1800-4000. There was little to no smoke reduction from that cam though.
Now I have a Diesel Pro's Killer B regrind in my 03 in my sig. I feel this cam may give up a little on top end compared to the Maxspool but low end and mid range is signifigantly improved over stock or the maxspool. I also attribute being able to daily drive these 130's with just a light haze when accelerating to the KB. It seems to be a great all around cam.
My next cam will be a Hammy 188/220. I'm just not a big fan of having to run zinc to keep the cam alive. It's like a methadone clinic and a junkie. Maybe I shouldn't start the addiction to begin with. But his reliability track record seems to be getting better with time.
Too much TQ is laughable but I almost understand. My old setup was the same as my sig with the exception of the turbo. When I had the GT3788R on this truck it was almost annoying to drive due to low end touchiness. From idle to 2000 it seemed like the turbo was ahead of my skinny pedal no matter how softly I tried to accelerate.
My next cam will be a Hammy 188/220. I'm just not a big fan of having to run zinc to keep the cam alive. It's like a methadone clinic and a junkie. Maybe I shouldn't start the addiction to begin with. But his reliability track record seems to be getting better with time.
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Every stock cam I have seen is just fine, there is a bigger issue folks.
Jim
We have tried 4 different cams in our 2wd PS truck. It is now back to stock cam and made its fastest passes with it. 9.85@ 142. Aron Nicks 6.7 truck had a stock cam and went 10.70@ 131. So I think I'll stick with stockers unless someone wants to send one and prove me wrong.
Is the "need for zinc" additives coming from Zach or just what most are doing for peace of mind?