# what should i get this summer

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [February 23, 2006, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516 "2006-02-23T18:32:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/1 "2006-02-23T18:32:06Z")

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I need a go fast mod for the summer, thinking about a cam. what should i go with and what all do i need? want some extra power but dont wanna sacrifice too much since its my only car i have. LINKS would be very helpful, ive been tryin to look at ls1tech to research buts its always down. :mullet:

Or should i maybe go with some suspension mods before cam?

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**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/2 "2006-02-23T18:35:29Z")

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t-rex or cheater cam

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**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/3 "2006-02-23T18:36:04Z")

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cam

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**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/4 "2006-02-23T18:37:19Z")

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what about a rear end? it feels strong and felt good at the track last year but 00blackss got me worried now so i might have to save up for that

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**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/5 "2006-02-23T18:39:31Z")

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Thunder Racing Custom Camshaft - 224/224 .563/.563 114 LSA 1700-6600 RPM

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**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/6 "2006-02-23T18:40:50Z")

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Thunder Racing Custom “CheaTR” Camshaft - 214/230 .601/.578 117 LSA.

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**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/7 "2006-02-23T18:41:12Z")

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> [@pewterss](#):
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> t-rex or cheater cam

t-rex is too much for me

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**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/8 "2006-02-23T18:49:27Z")

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its obvious, decals !!! 🙂

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**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/9 "2006-02-23T18:51:52Z")

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i should just sell it and buy a rusted mustang

what do you think scooby doo?

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**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/10 "2006-02-23T18:53:58Z")

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cheaper and lighter, also im shaggy not scooby.

back to topic

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**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/11 "2006-02-23T18:54:09Z")

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I can’t find anything related to this, so I’ll ask.

What power mods/intake/exhaust do you have?

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**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/12 "2006-02-23T19:04:08Z")

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rear will be fine!

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**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/13 "2006-02-23T19:17:49Z")

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could look into the ligenfelter cams also

ive got the GT2-5 222/222 .566/.566 112 lsa

a cam should be something you get to help with your gears

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**Author:** ![Turbo\_Silverado](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_silverado/32/5990_2.png) [@Turbo\_Silverado](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Turbo_Silverado)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/14 "2006-02-23T19:35:46Z")

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look at ones from TSP, like the Magice stick or the Torquer v.2, or the 231/237 cam they have!!! brian can hook u up…

get a complete cam kit, will have everything u really need, might want to look into getting a new timing chain…i got the LS2 timing chain, very strong and can handle the high revs! Maybe a differetn oil pump, but urs is a 01, soo i think u dont have to really worry about that

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**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/15 "2006-02-23T19:50:56Z")

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[quik] a new driver [/quik]

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**Author:** ![ragtop86](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a698b9/32.png) [@ragtop86](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ragtop86)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/16 "2006-02-23T19:57:06Z")

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no2

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**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/17 "2006-02-23T21:01:54Z")

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my cam will be for sale real soon

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**Author:** ![NOTLUZN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@NOTLUZN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NOTLUZN)\
**Post date:** [February 23, 2006, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/18 "2006-02-23T21:20:52Z")

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12 bolt and slicks and then you can buy my cam. See my sig.

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**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\
**Post date:** [February 26, 2006, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/19 "2006-02-26T13:34:00Z")

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If money is an issue 02+ Z06 cams are dirt cheap. Smokey did that and will be puting on Z06 heads too. Nothing crazy but cheap, reliable, and decent power gains. But if you have $$$ then there are aftermarket ones that are good too.

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**Author:** ![FourGee6Tee3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b5ac83/32.png) [@FourGee6Tee3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourGee6Tee3)\
**Post date:** [February 26, 2006, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-should-i-get-this-summer/180516/20 "2006-02-26T19:12:08Z")

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scorpion roller rockers (they are bad ass)

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