2.2L L61 Performance Tech 16 valve 145 hp EcoTec with 155 lb-ft of torque

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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cam debate

im beginning to wonder if the cams i bought are right for the job.
i bought a set of comp cams turbo grind cams and for the moment will run a gt35r turbo.
i know that they have a power range of 2200-7000rpm,but when i look at the stage 3 cams they are rated at 3500-8000rpm. would changing to the stage 3 cams be better or do the turbo grinds have the best ability for turbo? also what about the GMR cams, would they work in the 2.2? thanks
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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gt35r huh? thats a pretty big turbo ur fitting back there. in my opinion, the turbo grind cams will help spool faster. the stage 3 cams will have more top end power.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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i fit where me i would go with stage 3 and get cam gears to tune out the overlap....
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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ya i know its a pretty good size turbo and im actually thinking about maybe uping that one and going to a gt40 but its probably just wishful thinking.
i will be getting the cam gears though, that i know for sure.
but being that they are both pretty good size turbos in general wouldnt they themselves take longer to spool even with the turbo grind cams then the stage3's?
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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yeah, gt35 is going to take a minute to spool anyway, but it will take even longer with the stage 3 cams versus the turbo grind cams.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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turbo grind cams might be easier to work with.

the stage 3 cams will have overlap like someone already stated, be careful for that.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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well, while overlapping will give you more power, stick with the turbo grind cams because most of ur power will be from 4500-7000 anyhow, and just because that is the specified power band doesnt mean you can't shift past that range.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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ok thanks guys. thats what i was wondering about going a little bit past that and there not being any power made or increased.
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