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[TR] 6 cyl Camshaft Poll

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Subject: [TR] 6 cyl Camshaft Poll
From: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:48:39 -0700 (PDT)
I recently asked for experiences and opinions on 6 cyl camshafts on the 6-Pack 
list and didn't receive as many responses as I had hoped for, so I thought I 
would address this list with the same question. For those people who are on 
both lists, I apologize and ask that you just skip over this email.

I am in the process of laying out the rebuild of my 2.5L 6-cyl and am trying to 
decide which cam would be best for my use. I know this is a grey area for many 
people and opinion is easier than fact, but I think the members of this list 
are probably the best resource available to help me decide.

This is going to be for a street car, not a track runner. I live in an area 
with lots of hills and winding roads, which I prefer over highway running.

Here's what I have decided so far:
I have the late model engine & head which will be balanced and blueprinted with 
the head ported and CR raised to 9.5:1 or 10:1, and an aluminum flywheel and 
fan eliminator added; I plan on the 1.65:1 roller rocker setup; I'll be adding 
EFI (haven't decided on a system yet, but leaning towards MPI over TBI) & an 
EDIS system; 6-3-1 headers w/ free-flow exhaust system. I already have an 
A-Type overdrive for those times I will be cruising on the freeway.

My early favorites are the TR5 profile, Richard Good's GP2 or TSI's S-2. The 
6-Pack list query has brought another cam into consideration: Isky Z-19. If you 
have another cam you're really happy with, please suggest it, or give me your 
experiences with the above.  I will report the results (and my decision) once I 
have received all responses.

Thanks in advance,
Raymond L. Hatfield

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