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Old 02-10-2011, 06:49 PM
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Hey guys, Ive been searching and not getting much feed back.

Im looking to put a cam in my lq4 before my son is born to finish up my swap. I have a new hot cam laying on the shelf.

Will the hot cam go in with no ptv clearance issues on my:

stock lq4 short block
factory head gaskets
tea stage 3 heads 2.055 valves milled to 58 cc

I really want a big cam, but dont want to fly cut and need to slap it together fast.

What kinda power will it make with headers and a ls6 intake?
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Yes ptv would be fine. If You want a bigger cam than go for it there are tons of camshafts that fit fine with no ptv and make and ton more power than a hotcam. Edit-- miss you had milled heads, I still believe you can run a bigger cam but would recommend checking ptv cleanrance.
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I just saw a post on another site that a guy is running 58cc heads on a ls1 with a 224 so i may go that route instead. I want all that I can get, but im in a time frame you see.
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224 would be a better than a hotcam for sure. Maybe go custom grind which would optimize your setup and run well.
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Thanks man, Like I said Im trying to find something cheap I can throw in there for a season or so and not worry about.
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well if you already have the hotcam jam it in there, Its easy on spring also which makes it nice
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I have stage 3 tea heads with .650 lift springs
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Originally Posted by 1badeagle
I have stage 3 tea heads with .650 lift springs
Shoot the hotcam comes with ls6 springs lol. wont have to worry at all then.
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Call EPS and talk to Geoff he'll set you up right. those TEA heads are
really nice pieces and deserve a correct bumpstick
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I called and emailed tsp, he wouldnt really tell me much. Im guessing cause im running the tea heads and not tsp. I tried to called tea about 4 times today with no luck or return emails.
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I know it is not a great cam by any standard. However, I made 381/373 with mine. It has been in the car for 8 years this summer. I have never had a problem with it, and it is a fun car to drive.




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