What does a Cam do for you?
10-08-2007, 12:48 AM
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What does a Cam do for you? Alright guys I have a ws6 with flowmaster exhaust with a 3inch cutout. Can someone tell me what would happen if I put a cam on my car? what is a cam? Thanks
10-08-2007, 08:56 AM
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just putting a cam on your car isnt going to do much
lol
a cam is a part inside your engine, it runs off the crankshaft via a timing chain and operates your valves.
lola cam is a part inside your engine, it runs off the crankshaft via a timing chain and operates your valves.
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10-08-2007, 11:22 AM
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Start by reading this, and the camshaft is internal, not external btw
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/327734-cam-guide.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/327734-cam-guide.html
10-08-2007, 11:26 AM
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LOL, comming from a neewbie. (don't take the above advice)
Tell this too all the cam only guys making 400 RWHP.
Generally if you add just a cam you also at least need to add some better valvesprings for the higher lift on the aftermarket cam. Of coarse you'll see better gains if you also add all the extras like full exhaust & heads for example.
Goin cam only is a route alot of members take & then add heads later since they cost a good bit more than just a cam swap. There are several cams considered reverse splt that are designed to work with a stock head set-up also.
Tell this too all the cam only guys making 400 RWHP.
Generally if you add just a cam you also at least need to add some better valvesprings for the higher lift on the aftermarket cam. Of coarse you'll see better gains if you also add all the extras like full exhaust & heads for example.
Goin cam only is a route alot of members take & then add heads later since they cost a good bit more than just a cam swap. There are several cams considered reverse splt that are designed to work with a stock head set-up also.
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10-08-2007, 05:18 PM
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I know I can't put it on myself because I dont' even know what it looks like. HOw much do they cost? I don't know anything about cams but I know they make it sound choppyer and thats what I want to do.
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Well more than sound, it has a dramatic increase in HP. The cam is like the "brain" of the engine, controlling the valves for when air, gas and exhaust all enter/exit the engine. They usually cost around 350-600 dollars, all depending on which kind you get.
Before you do a cam, i would suggest longtube headers and full exhaust. it would greatly enhance the gain from your cam. Also, start researching..
Before you do a cam, i would suggest longtube headers and full exhaust. it would greatly enhance the gain from your cam. Also, start researching..
10-08-2007, 08:32 PM
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10-08-2007, 09:13 PM
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Start by reading this, and the camshaft is internal, not external btw
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327734
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327734
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To the OP i just read your other post about the cats and mentioned to ask about a cam guess you were miles ahead of me on this one.
+1 on the cam thread after reading that through your going to know a thing or two
+1 on the cam thread after reading that through your going to know a thing or two
10-09-2007, 12:24 AM
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WhiteKnight, don't stress my friedn, about 5 years ago I was wondering the same things. A month ago I just installed my first cam. Read the stickys and take your time to learn about the car and what things do what so you get the parts you need to achieve your desired results. It's all good!