95_muscle

Hey guys, i've got a 1995 z28 with a lt1 and a six speed. it's a pretty fast car as you might already know but i'm not satisfied with it quite yet. now keep in mind im only 16 so i'm on a pretty tight budget. so these are my questions, and thanks for the help in advance.

1. i want to put a bigger cam in the car, i have a mechanic that helps me with this stuff but i wanted to see ya'lls opinion. i think i'm going with the cc306 (.510/.540 i think) and i figured i would probably need to get my heads p/p and maybe put a aftermarket chip in it? anything else?

2. what good is a cam without an exhaust? i decided i want to put aftermarket exhaust. i've heard of people bolting their mufflers straight to their headers, is that possible? if not, i was thinking headers straight back to mufflers in the back, any recommendations? i want a clear sound so i can hear that cam very easily.

3. well i decided that i couldnt have a muscle car without rims. i want the weld prostar 15x10's on the back and the 15x4s on the front, the only problem is i looked at my rear wheel wells and i'm not sure that i can fit those on there... but then again idk when it comes to backspacing and offset and all, i guess what i'm asking is can i put that rim on there without it rubbing the inside or sticking outside the wheel well?

4. last thing, when i go very slow (in first gear) and i push my clutch in it runs a high rpm (2000 or so) and stays there for a minute or until i let off the clutch. i made sure it wasnt my foot, any ideas??

Any help greatly appreciated!

djjab57

iTrader: (17)

well the 95 doesnt have a chip, you can get a mail order tune or take it and get a dyno tune. You can look here to find a cam thats works for you
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ion-guide.html

Just a start for ya

bigj2717

iTrader: (15)

Read here first https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ewbie-faq.html

Start slow and do all the bolt-ons. Don't go throw a cam in with everything else stock

95_muscle

hey, i read up on that guide, thats actually where i found that cc306 cam. so are you saying that since it doesnt have a chip in it, i really would only need to get the heads p/p maybe?

bigj2717

iTrader: (15)

For any cam you have to get the computer tuned period. But for that cam you will need all the other bolt-ons too

95_muscle

thanks for the quick responses guys. i guess what i realy want is my goal would be 400hp. now i considered makin it a 383 and a couple other things but what i would really like to do is put a cam in it, i see you said do the bolt ons first but if i was to put a bigger cam in it, what all would i need to replace/add? keep in mind im on a budget.

nomoneyz

iTrader: (15)

First things first man, quite jumping to wanting a cam. Sure it sounds cool, but without all the boltons and supporting mods its going to be a flop. Any kind of internal engine work or head work is going to require a tune. Hell I did a tune on my bolt on car and it was well worth it. Please listen to these guys and study up on the bolt ons first.
Oh, and a 383 isn't going to be anywhere near any kind of low budget, if you want it done correctly and to make good power while still streetable.

bigj2717

iTrader: (15)

It depends on the size of the cam. Start with CAI, headers and exhaust. For 400hp look at LE or Ai to get a head/cam package. Since you're 6-speed look for a good clutch and hope you don't hook good so you're rear end doesn't break. For a good daily driver go with bolt-ons and a set of 4.10s and you'll think its a different car

95_muscle

alright i think i'm headed in the right direction now. so first bolt ons, like on the intake, then exhaust, right? and i saw you said that head cam package, i've heard alot about that. any ideas on exhaust?

Go On 3

iTrader: (2)

start with headers/exhaust and intake then if you want more get a cam, the bolt ons will only help in the long run

bigj2717

iTrader: (15)

Yeah for bolt-on get a good cold air intake. Then get a set of longtubes and figure out what kind of exhaust you want the easiest would be to get a off-road y-pipe and a good flowing catback like hooker or loudmouth depending on how loud you can deal with.