2001 LS6 + hotcam
05-27-2005, 01:42 PM
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The hot cam is a great cam since it's pretty easy on the valvetrain at the expense of some power. There are more aggresive lobe profiles that will produce better power but tend to be a little harder on the valvetrain. You just have to decide on what is more important: power vs. wear.
05-27-2005, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by technical
The hot cam is a great cam since it's pretty easy on the valvetrain at the expense of some power. There are more aggresive lobe profiles that will produce better power but tend to be a little harder on the valvetrain. You just have to decide on what is more important: power vs. wear.
Powerwise there are much better cams out there than the hotcam.
05-27-2005, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Powerwise there are much better cams out there than the hotcam.
Of course there are bigger better cams, but thats not the point...
Point is to keep it roughly stock
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05-27-2005, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SSkeet
No I'm talking about something the dealership can install and the owner can keep their powertrain warranty.
Of course there are bigger better cams, but thats not the point...
Point is to keep it roughly stock
Of course there are bigger better cams, but thats not the point...
Point is to keep it roughly stock
running a HOTCAM won't be "roughly stock". Has a mean idle and needs tuning.
05-29-2005, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jbuckweiser
I'd like the name of that dealer. Dealership can install any cam.
running a HOTCAM won't be "roughly stock". Has a mean idle and needs tuning.
running a HOTCAM won't be "roughly stock". Has a mean idle and needs tuning.
1. What SSkeet probably should have said was: the dealership will install and GM will not void their powertrain warranty"
Does that make sense now?
2. To all the ppl who say "there are better cams out there."
Read Technical's post again till you get the point! :sigh:
I've been reading some of the posts that crop up lately on maintenance valve spring replacement from the guys that choose aggressive profile cams. Seems that they're replacing springs after 1-2 years of operation.
Things "they" don't tell you when harping on the bigger cams. . . .
05-29-2005, 12:22 PM
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Big deal. Replace valvesprings after 1-2 years of operation. Valvesprings alone aren't very expensive and it only takes an afternoon to do it. To most people all that extra power is worth an afternoon of work and $200-$300 every year or two to replace the springs.
