227/234 .540/.540 on a 114 lsa! what do i need?
11-21-2008, 10:06 PM
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227/234 .540/.540 on a 114 lsa! what do i need? I found this copy cam (regrind) and these are the specs:
227/234 .540/.540 on a 114 lsa
I was wondering what all was needed as far as supplemental part for the cam install. I was going to pick up the beehive springs and some magnum pushrods, what else is needed and will i need a tune? BTW, this is for a 99 6psd.
227/234 .540/.540 on a 114 lsa
I was wondering what all was needed as far as supplemental part for the cam install. I was going to pick up the beehive springs and some magnum pushrods, what else is needed and will i need a tune? BTW, this is for a 99 6psd.
11-21-2008, 10:12 PM
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Springs and pushrods. An LS6 intake if you dont have one already, although a FAST would be nicer. A tune would be in order to. Thats a pretty mild cam,why did you choose it?
11-21-2008, 10:32 PM
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I didn't want anything too extreme, just something with a bit more low end power and more of a lopey idle. Would the ls6 yellow springs be sufficient or should i go with behives? I'm just looking for a budget build for now.
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ok, sounds good. Would the GM hotcam be a better match for me? I've heard mixed things about it, mainly that it is outdated. I'm really looking fot the best cam under $200... Is it really needed to change the stock pushrods? I've got 60K on the odom.
11-21-2008, 11:21 PM
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imo, with any cam swap you should go with hardened pushrods and better springs. + they are around 100 bucks.
go with the 918's.
also, since your car is a 99 you should go with at least a ls6 manifold (if you haven't already)
to really get more ponies out of it... go with 1.8 roller rockers (with that cam) and a fast 90 manifold. just for reference the 1.8's will bring your lift up to .572 for both int/exh.
go with the 918's.
also, since your car is a 99 you should go with at least a ls6 manifold (if you haven't already)
to really get more ponies out of it... go with 1.8 roller rockers (with that cam) and a fast 90 manifold. just for reference the 1.8's will bring your lift up to .572 for both int/exh.
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Forget the hotcam. I would also run dual springs with any aftermarket cam, i mean why not, the price difference isnt that much compared to the time and effort?
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11-22-2008, 12:23 AM
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Thanks for all the advice and such. I've been looking around eBay but was wondering where else to get stuff at a good price? Right now i'm looking at $117 for the cam, $174 for springs, $92 for pushrods, $62 for gasket and seal set and $300 for the LS6 intake manifold. Are these good prices?
11-22-2008, 03:57 AM
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I would do an ls2 timing chain and a ported oil pump(melling295)or ? While your in their.How many miles on your motor?
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11-22-2008, 04:06 AM
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Those are some good price's. 7.400 pushrods are correct. I second transwiz on doing a LS2 timing chain. And a ported oil pump is good insurance for 165$$ What bolton's do you have right now?
11-22-2008, 06:36 PM
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Thanks for all the advice and such. I've been looking around eBay but was wondering where else to get stuff at a good price? Right now i'm looking at $117 for the cam, $174 for springs, $92 for pushrods, $62 for gasket and seal set and $300 for the LS6 intake manifold. Are these good prices?
Those are good prices & you've made an excellent choice in a cam for the street. If you can swing it, have the LS6 intake "inlet only" opened up, either by yourself or have it done. No need for a FAST intake for your set-up, spinning up to 6300 RPM. I make great power & torque w/ a similar set-up to yours.
