welldonecj7

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I have just started looking into doing a cam swap for a lq4 I have that I am looking to swap into my jeep cj7. I know there are lots of options and custom cam is great way to go, seems like the eps cams are making great power. I have also looked at some like ls6, 224, 228. I know there are a lot if factors to consider but I was just wondering what cam you guys would reccomend for the lq4 going into a cj7? I am looking for something that will retain good drivability and make good power and torque throughout rpm range. Jeep is mostly street driven some trips in the snow, dunes and an occasional dragstrip visit.

welldonecj7

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Anyone have any suggestions, or reasons to use or not use any of the mentioned cams?

welldonecj7

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Anyone have any opinion?

PowellSixO

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Look at the Comp Cam 212/218.

welldonecj7

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I have seen some about that cam my only thing is its going to cost a fair amiunt more than an ls6 cam and so if buying new might go a little bigger

gectek

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I would look at this cam. http://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-d...-center/sd0067

Works good in truck engines. Nice lope, mild idle, and good torque.

Redbull87

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Im being biased because I have it and love it lol ...Tsp 228R.But honestly since it doesnt sound like your going after alot of power..just a nice step up from stock.The 224R would be a good choice for very good driveability,easy to tune,nice lope and good power band.

I cant say how much fun this lil 228 cam is so far lol.

http://youtu.be/B0tEuYQRE_g

welldonecj7

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It's not that I'm not after power as much as i could make if i am going to swap cam would be awesome I just don't want to end up with a cam that doesn't run well at lower rpm. Basically I want ad much power as i can all through curve not just very top end. I have hear a lot of people say they are happy with the 228r, how is it off idle? Any surging?

gectek

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A 228 is close to the limits with a stock converter.

mark21742

I wouldn't even put a hot cam in with a stock converter...since you want more low end look at something like a 224/228 .595/.595 110-112 lsa cam....and if running an auto a small converter like a 2,600-2,800 would work great.

buschmec

ls6 cam may be the best answer for low end grunt and upgraded power. its not a great aftermarket grind but will be alot more comfortable in the power brake/ low throttle management/ gas mileage/valvespring longevity situation......just my .02......

gectek

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^ The best part about the LS6 cam is it is cheap. Thats about it. There are alot better ginds out there. Like that cam from SD. It works REALLY REALLY well with no drawbacks.

99fbodyTA

custom grind

welldonecj7

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Not completely opposed to getting higher stall just don't want to go to high its got a sbc with th350 and stall is 2400-2600 and it works fine for what do a little higher would be fine esp with lockup and if its a fairly tight converter. Thanks for input so far. If I did ls6 would it work with factory stall or woild it even want a little higher one? Ls6 seems like a fairly inexpensive way to go but dunno if worth it or just go bigger and let the vicious cycle begin get a custom with higher stall. I might have a lead on ls6 with springs for 200 that's what got me thinking about all this.

gectek

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The cam I linked, I have personally put into a 5.3 truck with stock stall and some 6 liter engines. The guys loved the way they sound and act. Street manners are perfect. No problems. I would DEF not overlook that cam as it is in the sweet spot of a good street cam. Its what I would run cam only and have no problems. Since most of the LS6s are used and you have to use a 7.450 pushrod anyway, they will be about the same price as this cam honestly. With that Z+221 you can use stock pushrods to keep the cost down, just not sure I would. But that is an option also.

mark21742

Not trying to preach to you, but you might even want to try just a stall first before you look at dropping in a baby cam......stock cam with a 3,500 stall can knock a half second off your quarter mile and still drive almost stock on the street.

My first cam I got a 220/224 and a 2,800 stall....when I swapped out the stall for a 3,600 it was an amazing difference. Just FYI stock stall is around 1,600

welldonecj7

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No I appreciate all info, I know the stall make huge difference and if I go with anything bigger then zo6 cam ill prob do a higher stall. I know how the stock ones are I did have a4 camaro but have not driven stalled 4l60 but the jeep has 2400-2600 in it now with the th350 and it worked for what I do I just don't want to get to high stall. There are a couple stalled auto Camaros around maybe ill see if they can take me out to see how tight the converters feel it would be a 3600 stall.

1nasty86

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if you get a 02-04 ls6 cam id advance it a few degrees and rock out.... if you get a aftermarket cam something in the low 23x on the intake and high 23x on the exhaust would give a 6.0 nice power down low and still pull up top... i had a 230/238 112+2 in my ls2 and it ran really well

gectek

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You realize a 6.0L LQ4 has alot lower compression than an LS2 right? Putting a 230s cam in it would not work the same down low for power output.

1nasty86

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ive seen alot of cars with bigger cams than a 23x/23x in a otherwise stock lq4... but vs. the 9.5 compression you are limited on cam sizes to keep any kind of low end power... if you were to mill the heads .030 and use a .045 or .040 gasket to get a good quench you would be around 10.2:1 which you would see a decent increase in power just from compression and milling isnt that expensive.. i had a local shop do a friends set of heads for like 65 bucks