Do I need a stall with a cam?

Do I need a stall with a cam?

Most performance engines don’t make power until 3,000 or so RPM, hence why when you have a higher horsepower engine with a big cam, you need a higher stall speed so the engine is closer to it’s “power band” when taking-off from the line, otherwise it will fall on its face and be a turd off the line.

What stage cam is a 224R?

This 224R camshaft is available in your choice of 114LSA, 112LSA or 110LSA, With the most popular choice being the 112LSA or the wider 114LSA. The 112LSA helps to bring the camshafts powerband lower in the rpm band.

What stall speed do I need?

When choosing the stall speed that is right for your application, a rule of thumb is that the advertised stall speed will need to be at least 500 rpm higher than the beginning of the camshaft’s powerband. All aftermarket camshafts are delivered with a recommended RPM operating range.

What stage cam is a 228R?

This 228R camshaft is available in your choice of 114LSA, 112LSA or 110LSA, With the most popular choice being the 112LSA or the wider 114LSA. The 112LSA helps to bring the camshafts powerband lower in the rpm band. The lower LSA also creates a slightly rougher idle.

What stage cam is a 224 224?

TSP 224R Cam – 224/224 . The 224R camshafts use lobes that are designed to be both beehive & double valve spring friendly. These camshafts have a 3-bolt timing gear pattern. Texas Speed and Performance’s 224R cam is arguably one of the most popular LS camshafts available.

What does a high stall do?

A higher stall torque converter will let your car accelerate better because the car will be taking off at the rpm range where it is making the most power.

How do I choose the right stall?

Is the 228R cam good?

The 228R camshaft is a very popular camshaft for customers wanting a very streetable camshaft that makes approximately 5-7 more horsepower than the 224R camshaft. Dyno testing has shown the 228R camshaft to make a solid 45-50rwhp gains.

How much horsepower does a 228 228 Cam add?

45-50rwhp
Dyno testing has shown the 228R camshaft to make a solid 45-50rwhp gains. The 228R camshaft is large enough that we recommend a larger than stock stall converter in automatic cars. Tuning will also be required in both automatic & manual applications.

What stage cam is 224 228?

This 224/228 camshaft is available in your choice of 114LSA, 112LSA or 110LSA, With the most popular choice being the 112LSA or the wider 114LSA. The 112LSA helps to bring the camshafts powerband lower in the rpm band.

Is higher stall speed better?

A higher stall speed will mean that you will be closer to stalling at any given airspeed. A lower stall speed is desired so that you can maintain a safety margin between your airspeed and the stall speed. A lower stall speed also means the aircraft can fly and land at a lower airspeed and, in turn, ground speed.

What does a higher stall converter do?

Why do I need a higher stall converter?

What stage cam is 228 228?

Texas Speed 228R Cam Specs