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If you track the car there is really no alternative. You either don't do cams or you do them, but if you can get another 20hp out of headers and cams then it may be expensive but I don't see what other option you have. Cams may be an expensive way to get HP but for the track they are the only thing that will allow long term use |
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That makes absolutely zero sense. Spending 10k for 20whp is the dumbest damn thing I've heard of unless you're racing for 30k in prize money. No one here is doing that, it's all HPDE for personal records and NASA/SCCA/AER/GL/etc/etc are all regulated, so cams would cause consequences that would make the change obsolete. Spending that 10k on proper suspension or even a driving school (which he hasn't done either) would yield MUCH better results.
I have a dedicated race car, and I track a TON, and a $400 cam in my LS would yield 50+whp, yet I'm on the stock cam... money better spent. |
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If it makes him happier I don't see why it's a bad thing. Having an S65 that is maxed out is awesome regardless of the cost. No one doubts that an E9X is most the best track car to begin with, however, with dedicated owners people are doing great things with them. Witness dogbone and his supercharged E90. |
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He doesn't have 10k in suspension, unless bushings are 10k... lol. To each their own, I agree, but 10k for 20whp is a joke and a half. |
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11-28-2017, 12:35 PM | #95 | |
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I don't think he's spent 10k on the power stuff, more like 5k tops. Cams are ~3k, tune is another ~1k, install is another ~1k? |
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Thought I read he said he spent 10k cause he had the engine built too? I'm not sure, but even 5k for cams and 20whp... Be realistic, that is horrible.
I'm not a fan of wasting money, if I don't get significant gains from my investment I don't bother. A professional driving school, or two, would net much better lap times. He needs to post a dyno showing proper gains to make it worth while, now it's all speculation. |
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11-28-2017, 03:11 PM | #97 | |
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I don't agree although this is a matter of opinion. I absolutely see the point in spending 10k to get 20whp on the S65 and have zero interest in whether an LS3 gains 50 or 6000 horses from cams. I also like eating at good restaurants. Someone could argue my filet mignon provides the same nutrition than a Smashburger and I'd agree, however, the experience is completely different. OP's experience will be very nice with the added horses. Could he buy something else and be faster? I'm sure. But who can take away from the awesomeness? I track a lot and frequently run across people with really expensive cars who think the E9X is a grocery getter. I then proceed to tear their doors off. Could I be faster in another car? Yes. Are other people faster than me? Yes. Do I think my grocery getter is providing driving nirvana? Hell yes!
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Since these are top end motors to begin with, are we to expect lots of overlap at idle for a top end cam???
But for serious, I'd love to see where this ends up. Haven't really seen anything for cams on these cars. I am also interested to see how this plays out for a track car. Do the cams knock you out of contention within any given series? If $10k was truly spent, why not go stroker for maybe a couple grand more? Again, not trolling, I'm super excited to see where the cams put you at. |
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11-28-2017, 10:32 PM | #101 | |
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There are lots of ways to make way more hp/$ than the cams on your LS, but that isn't relevant, is it? What are you doing here? Last edited by tlow98; 11-28-2017 at 10:38 PM.. |
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Unless you have the disposable income, the bang for the buck is not a smart move but we already know that. What makes it even more cool is to be in the company of folks like us, together splurging hard earned dollars on things we enjoy! It helps us resolve our inner conflict between what is wiser and what is happier! I'll make the wise decisions somewhere else. For example, I'm struggling with the idea of a stroker to replace my old worn engine (might be cheaper to buy another car). There are cheaper solutions by far, but dammit I love THIS car. |
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Strokers seem to be around 30k without issues, then you'd want to do cams there as well. This will have no bearing on any series, as the OP competes for the HPDE trophy like most of us here. You would need incredibly deep pockets to run a E92 in actual races and be competitive.
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Anyhow. Can't wait to see results, OP! |
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Don't get too serious buddy, have a good sense of humor like SYT, it'll take you far in life. LS > S65 I own both, so no bias here |
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11-29-2017, 02:32 PM | #106 | |
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I thought of doing a stroker DIY but abandoned the idea. It seems like doing it right is beyond the ability of a DIY-er |
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11-29-2017, 02:40 PM | #107 | |
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Specific output is clearly the hard way to get horses. Ferrari/Porsche/Lambo have for many years played a 'who's d**k is biggest' contest with specific output as its a measure of engineering prowess, culminating in the Lambo Superleggera, GT3 991.2 and the 800hp NA Ferrari Superfast
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I agree. In life, there are always more or less expensive ways to get things done. It's a little tiresome to hear people talking about hp/$ all the time. This thread is not about hp/$. Quote:
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Here's the answer to everyone's problem (not the car), for those of us wanting to maintain a N/A motor. Up fit would be a pain but can you imagine? Look at those specs.
http://www.mercuryracing.com/automotive/ |
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