Question about 98' camaro LS1 engine
04-06-2010, 01:39 PM
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Question about 98' camaro LS1 engine I have a 1998 camero ls1, i was told by this performance shop that is i put a after market cam in it that the engine will blow something with the crack or something another. Is this true, because i have suffered the internet and can't find anything on that happening. Thanks for the help!
04-06-2010, 01:56 PM
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So are you saying your block or heads has a crack?
If not and your engine is good condition then you don't have any worries as long as you don't go too big of a cam with out fly cutting you pistons. I k ow many guys with 98 engines with decent sized cams.
If not and your engine is good condition then you don't have any worries as long as you don't go too big of a cam with out fly cutting you pistons. I k ow many guys with 98 engines with decent sized cams.
04-06-2010, 02:03 PM
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The engine is in good condition, i bought it off a guy and i am putting it in my 1993 325i bmw, and a buddy who has a ls1 and works says is in good condition. I just didn't know if this guy was telling me the truth, i am buying my wire harness from him so that why he told me to be careful with cam that engine. Thank you for the reply.
04-07-2010, 12:18 AM
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Nah, '98 PCM is no problem for a basic heads/cam setup and a decent tuner. It's harder with an aggressive forced induction tune though.
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04-07-2010, 07:21 AM
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I just do not know what this guy is talking about the cam breaking the crank shaft, but he got me worried because i went to his shop and saw the crank shaft, it was just scuffed up, so i have no idea. I am new to this ls1 stuff, first time with a v8 period. Thank you guys for the help and advise, i will get you the spec on the cam when i buddy give me the link.
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The only way that an aftermarket cam will cause engine failure is if you don't install the proper valvetrain components to handle the cam, and/or you don't have proper piston-to-valve clearance.
There are thousands of people on this very site with '98-'02 LS1s that have aftermarket cams, many also have aftermarket/reworked stock heads, and various power adders including N2O and turbos/blowers; also stroker motors. These are very strong engines, so long as you use the correct parts when setting up the package you won't damage a *healthy* engine (all bets are off if the motor was in poor shape before the mods).
There are thousands of people on this very site with '98-'02 LS1s that have aftermarket cams, many also have aftermarket/reworked stock heads, and various power adders including N2O and turbos/blowers; also stroker motors. These are very strong engines, so long as you use the correct parts when setting up the package you won't damage a *healthy* engine (all bets are off if the motor was in poor shape before the mods).
04-07-2010, 07:10 PM
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Numbers in sig with stock 98 bottom end and drive it several times a week. You need to find somebody who knows LSx motors to help you. Coming from the Gen I world I had a lot to learn and unlearn......... But I LOVE these things...They make power so easy...
I am saving for a LS2 402 and fully expect to have a mild mannered 500rwhp+ car....
I am saving for a LS2 402 and fully expect to have a mild mannered 500rwhp+ car....
