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Cam decision 900

posted by  rjk2 on  Thu Mar 22 17:30 CST 2018
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Hi everyone,
I'm rebuilding my B230FT (automatic) and am looking for some more power in general.
I do not want to lose any low end but wouldn't mind a boost in the mid- to upper end.
I've read comments across various forums and seem to be getting mixed messages aka A, B, T, VX & IPD cams.
It will be a daily driver, not a racer, just want some more oomph.
I plan on a Cometic head gasket and have the opportunity to switch cams if it is a smart move.
Anyone have experience in what I am describing?
What I seem to be finding is that the IPD cam trades upper end performance at the expense of the low end but you can move the power band down somewhat by playing with the cam advance (true for most of the aforementioned cams).
Just looking for some real-world experience before I make a decision.
Thanks in advance...
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