sweet99ss

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I'm wondering if anyone makes a custom cam that is easy enuf on springs like the hotcam, asa cam, or ls6 cam, but will make more power. Basicly something cut the same way as the ls6 cam, but using more duration. LIke a 228/228 duration and .550 .550 lift? Is this possible?

cali_bear2003

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I was actually wondering the very same thing myself.

Cosmos

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Don't be a cheap *** and get real springs

babbage1109

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As long as the lift doesnt exceed what the springs are rated at it should be fine.

Cosmos

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If you are dead set on using the ls6 springs, you can have a sponser spec you a custom or you can look in the comp cams catalog and check out the lobes.

sweet99ss

iTrader: (41)

I used to think that, but the the way the cam is cut has a big roll in if you can or can't use them with ls6 springs. It's not just about the lift

sweet99ss

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it's not all about being cheap. I like how reliable the ls6 springs are and how long they last. I'm not risking putting in a big cam with pac springs and trashing my engine.

Darkman

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Whether LS6 springs are considered reliable depends on your perspective. Based on the number of broken LS6 spring threads I have an encountered, particularly on the Corvette forum, I would have changed mine out even if I had not gotten a different cam.

99Bluz28

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I think you would be fine with the mild CompCams, Xtreme RPM lobes.
Imo, would still consider better valve springs, Comp, PAC, ....

Scroll down to the top section of page 17
http://www.compcams.com/Technical/Ca...obeCatalog.pdf

Cosmos

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Make sure your springs are set up correctly and you.will be fine.

PREDATOR-Z

OP, yes you can if you pick the correct lobe, a lazy lobe. There is an off shelf you can run
the old Comp 216/220 114+4LSA

garygnu

lift is not as important as lobe lift rate,or intensity.for alittle more $$$ get some good springs and make some great power.

moeZ28

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You can also run any of the gm cams, except the Grand am cup cam...along with several other shelf grinds...

hotcam = 219/228 .525/.525 112
ASA = 226/236 .525/.525 110

There is also a Comp cams shelf grind that is very popular with trucks...its duration is like 212/218 or so with around .520 lift on both sides.

farmington

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When you add up all of the actual costs to change a cam and springs, to limit yourself right off the bat isn't fiscally sound. A cam like a 224r and comp 918 springs will last indefinitely. It will make WAY more power and be just as reliable than a cam with LS6 springs, maybe even more reliable.

sweet99ss

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Well I have seen alot of broken spring threads on the pacs and they don't last near as long.

sweet99ss

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I highly doubt that. Ls6 springs with the hot cam can go 100k miles can the 918's do that with the 224r?

garygnu

whats your budget and power goals ?if you want to beat the world with a ls 1 ,you need a cam that will make more power then a stock GM cam can offer .check out any Pat-G cam thread to see what a ls1 motor can do with the right cam.its all about cam lobes design.will any mechanical engineers please chime in.

sweet99ss

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I want to be under 1k with tune ($100), u/d pulley ($175), and bolts and gaskets. With the ls6 kit im at $670 with all that. Really i dnt care that much if i go custom cam the cam alone is going to cost more than the ls6 kit im getting

garygnu

you mite find a cam pkg from thunder racing or TSP for $600 on sale.