mknight759

iTrader: (8)

this is the camshaft I am using I have a stock bottom end and a set of stock 243's for my heads i have the engine apart and was curious if anybody thought it would be worth it to go ahead and put a bigger cam in i know this one is bigger than the stock one inthe the f-body cars lts also an auto by the way Camshaft, Hydraulic Roller Tappet, Duration at .050 in. 204/218, Lift .550/.550, Chevy, LS1/LS6, Each

ramdaspadhye

iTrader: (3)

What are you wanting out of the motor? daily driver? weekender? Leaving everything stock or what? If you go with a cam, you'll need to replace your valve springs. What RPM range will you be seeing most of the time? What gears? Lotta questions need to be answered before swapping a cam. You gonna put in a higher stall?

S1LV3R

iTrader: (5)

Keep in mind if you go bigger, you'll need a stall as well as the correct springs and tune to go with the cam.

It all depends on what your plans are for the car.

S1LV3R

iTrader: (5)

Ha ha, you beat me to it!

mknight759

iTrader: (8)

its in my s10 gonna drive it everyday probably seeing more of the lower rpm's exept when my foots in it gonna change gears to 373 26.5 in tire I don't know much about cams so looking for any help is what i have a good combo

NemeSS

iTrader: (127)

if anything your engine will be around 405bhp minimum with that cam and those heads, assuming u got ls6 intake as well, it will net more if u have hi flow exhaust, tune, and other supporting bolt ons.

transamfreak01

iTrader: (8)

imo i think that the ls6 cam is pointless to put in. i just think that if youre going to take the time and spend the money you should get a little more out of it. and i would definitly get a converter. it is honestly the best mod i have done. if youre looking for a smaller cam get something like a 224. i have a 226 and it drives great. i take my car out for an hour or 2 at a time and have no problems

ramdaspadhye

iTrader: (3)

tr224 on 112 and a 2500-3000 stall in that light lil truck should do just fine.

mknight759

iTrader: (8)

what about this one with a 2500 stall on 112 lsa and how much hp do you think i could expect from a cam change the engine should already be a little over 400

The Texas Speed 224/224 .581/.581 Camshaft With Your Choice of Lobe Seperation.

SOMbitch

iTrader: (8)

If you are gonna stall it that cam would be great but then why stop there I would go bigger.

But.... What is budget? Stall $600+, cooler $60, cam $389, springs $150-$250+, pushrods $100, tune $450+......

or used LS6 cam $100, new springs $60 and I would do pushrods too another $100

Or the middle ground..... Do something like a 220/220 wth springs and PR's and run the stock convertor. I wouldn't recommend going bigger than 220/220 on a stock convertor though some on here do. I would still figure a tune in with this route....

mknight759

iTrader: (8)

well i already have a brand new ls6 cam and yellow springs just can't deciede wether to use them or go a little bigger

eseibel67

iTrader: (10)

If you want to keep the low end torque, the LS6 has it in spades.

Personally however, I would go bigger. LS1 engine still has great manners down low if you go with an afermarket cam with more duration. With lots more up top.

WSsick

iTrader: (13)

AT THE MINIMUM, something along the lines of the TSP 228R. its by no means a big cam so it will drive, idle, and tune just fine while making a good amount of power, 390+ with all supporting mods. the ls6 cam really isnt worth it. some people like 224's, but for just a little more duration at no cost of driveability, etc. you will gain more.

Johnnystock

iTrader: (6)

Do it once, do it right. Go bigger now or later.. I think you need to be closer to something at least 224-228 to get something that will put a smile to your face.

98TADRIVER

iTrader: (36)

definately go bigger! you will not regret it!!

mknight759

iTrader: (8)

well do you think it would be worth going to this one i am going to drive it everyday

The Texas Speed 224/224 .581/.581 Camshaft With Your Choice of Lobe Seperation.

Johnnystock

iTrader: (6)

I would go with 228.. but 224 is a proven and nice DD.

T-Pat

So if i'm understanding this right, if I were to put an LS6 cam in my LS1 I would have to change my srpings as well correct? I didn't know if those springs would hold up or not,

SOMbitch

iTrader: (8)

Yes the $60 LS6 springs. Go back and reread my post. It all depends on what you want to spend.....

JPH

iTrader: (2)

Ya, use something in the mid 220 range imo. 224/232 or 228/232 etc...