Best LT1 Cam?
02-12-2009, 11:01 PM
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Best LT1 Cam? Ok guys i am about to but a cam kit for my 95 Z28... i wanted to get some advice from you guys first. does anyone know the best cam kit i want a mild cam not too big not too small..... any sites? also i live in waco tx and does anyone know any shops around me where i can go to so they can put it in... and how much do yall think putting in a cam kit is?? thanks guys all the replys will help
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02-12-2009, 11:08 PM
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The best LT1 cam is the one that best fits your setup. You can start by checking out my cam sticky at the top of the forum which should get you on track with things.
Only "kit" available is the LT4 hot cam kit but you can do alot better by piecing your own components together.
Figure in $600-900 for labor.
Only "kit" available is the LT4 hot cam kit but you can do alot better by piecing your own components together.
Figure in $600-900 for labor.
02-12-2009, 11:13 PM
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The best cam is the one that will fit your set-up the way u want it to. If your looking for a mild cam, the 503 has pretty good street manners from what I hear. I have a 306 in my car, and it is completely streetable to me. If your looking for a kit, the hotcam kit is the only complete kit you can buy. Also look into the crane 227, its an awesome street cam with excellent power down low, and doesnt have to rev high, sounds fairly stock too, makes for a great sleeper cam.
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02-12-2009, 11:24 PM
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Thanks guys that really helps!!! so how much you think a lt4 hot cam kit is? and does anyone know a good shop around central texas that will do a good job?
02-12-2009, 11:40 PM
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Its around $600. When I said you could do alot better piecing out your own components I was referring to quality not so much price. For a little more money $100-200 you can have better components. Not trying to bash on the tried and true lt4 kit but the valve springs are marginal at best and if the cam fits your bill then great but overall there are better choices these days.
02-12-2009, 11:45 PM
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yeah i am a college kid and i am just gunna keep this car for abut another year or so... i just want a good cam that will put down good power... but i have no clue where to do to put it in. lol
02-13-2009, 02:33 AM
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The best LT1 cam is the one that best fits your setup. You can start by checking out my cam sticky at the top of the forum which should get you on track with things.
Only "kit" available is the LT4 hot cam kit but you can do alot better by piecing your own components together.
Figure in $600-900 for labor.
Only "kit" available is the LT4 hot cam kit but you can do alot better by piecing your own components together.
Figure in $600-900 for labor.
I would call them and ask what their recommendation is based on your mods, plans, and intended use for the car.
http://advancedinduction.com/AiProductsCK.html
This kit has everything you need to install the cam with all the supporting parts.
02-17-2009, 08:20 AM
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Greg, thank you for the mention.
If you are on a tight budget, and cannot afford to be without the car, then stick with bolt-on parts. If you still want an upgrade on a budget that should be reliable then go with the GM LT4 hotcam kit. For the money it is hard to beat. It will not turn the RPM or make the power a setup like ours will, but it is an excellent value for the gains it provides.
If you are on a tight budget, and cannot afford to be without the car, then stick with bolt-on parts. If you still want an upgrade on a budget that should be reliable then go with the GM LT4 hotcam kit. For the money it is hard to beat. It will not turn the RPM or make the power a setup like ours will, but it is an excellent value for the gains it provides.
02-17-2009, 09:04 AM
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The Hot-Cam? YAWN... It's damn near a cliche any more.
There is no right answer here. Replacing a cam on the advice of the boards is like trying to change a domino from a line dominos while wearing a blind fold and work gloves.
You need to decide what you want... and if you don't want to **** away a lot of your hard earned cash, you should NOT buy a cam for a 7-12 year old car before you know exactly what that is.
You're going to spend a grand to buy a cam and have someone else install it... MINIMUM. If you don't have headers, you can't really get a cam that's gonna do that much for you and you're gonna end up pissed. If your heads aren worn from a 100 grand, you're pissing away power which you could easily regain with a new valve job... slapping a cam to turn worn valves isn't going to get you what you want. It's unlikely that you'll want to install a new cam without upgrading the rockers to rollers... don't for get the springs to accomodate the new lift... retainers, seats, etc.
Figure out what you want... pony up the 3 grand it's gonna take to do it right, (assuming you do it yourself...) and THEN brace yourself for some good times. You've got some excellent running in West Texas and ton's of track options. Do yourself a favor and resist the urge to just shove a hotcam kit in a car which only needs some solid TLC before it's ready to kick *** for another 150 milies... 1/8th or 1/4 miles at time.
When ya get ready, consider the Comp XFI extreme energy. I'm using the 466 (218-224, 570, 565, 113) and kicking the crap out of the Hot cammers all day long.
There is no right answer here. Replacing a cam on the advice of the boards is like trying to change a domino from a line dominos while wearing a blind fold and work gloves.
You need to decide what you want... and if you don't want to **** away a lot of your hard earned cash, you should NOT buy a cam for a 7-12 year old car before you know exactly what that is.
You're going to spend a grand to buy a cam and have someone else install it... MINIMUM. If you don't have headers, you can't really get a cam that's gonna do that much for you and you're gonna end up pissed. If your heads aren worn from a 100 grand, you're pissing away power which you could easily regain with a new valve job... slapping a cam to turn worn valves isn't going to get you what you want. It's unlikely that you'll want to install a new cam without upgrading the rockers to rollers... don't for get the springs to accomodate the new lift... retainers, seats, etc.
Figure out what you want... pony up the 3 grand it's gonna take to do it right, (assuming you do it yourself...) and THEN brace yourself for some good times. You've got some excellent running in West Texas and ton's of track options. Do yourself a favor and resist the urge to just shove a hotcam kit in a car which only needs some solid TLC before it's ready to kick *** for another 150 milies... 1/8th or 1/4 miles at time.
When ya get ready, consider the Comp XFI extreme energy. I'm using the 466 (218-224, 570, 565, 113) and kicking the crap out of the Hot cammers all day long.
02-17-2009, 10:19 AM
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Ok guys i am about to but a cam kit for my 95 Z28... i wanted to get some advice from you guys first. does anyone know the best cam kit i want a mild cam not too big not too small..... any sites? also i live in waco tx and does anyone know any shops around me where i can go to so they can put it in... and how much do yall think putting in a cam kit is?? thanks guys all the replys will help
THANKS!!!
BTW visit Puredominance.Net and talk F-bodys!!!!!
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02-17-2009, 03:35 PM
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The Hot-Cam? YAWN... It's damn near a cliche any more.
There is no right answer here. Replacing a cam on the advice of the boards is like trying to change a domino from a line dominos while wearing a blind fold and work gloves.
You need to decide what you want... and if you don't want to **** away a lot of your hard earned cash, you should NOT buy a cam for a 7-12 year old car before you know exactly what that is.
You're going to spend a grand to buy a cam and have someone else install it... MINIMUM. If you don't have headers, you can't really get a cam that's gonna do that much for you and you're gonna end up pissed. If your heads aren worn from a 100 grand, you're pissing away power which you could easily regain with a new valve job... slapping a cam to turn worn valves isn't going to get you what you want. It's unlikely that you'll want to install a new cam without upgrading the rockers to rollers... don't for get the springs to accomodate the new lift... retainers, seats, etc.
Figure out what you want... pony up the 3 grand it's gonna take to do it right, (assuming you do it yourself...) and THEN brace yourself for some good times. You've got some excellent running in West Texas and ton's of track options. Do yourself a favor and resist the urge to just shove a hotcam kit in a car which only needs some solid TLC before it's ready to kick *** for another 150 milies... 1/8th or 1/4 miles at time.
When ya get ready, consider the Comp XFI extreme energy. I'm using the 466 (218-224, 570, 565, 113) and kicking the crap out of the Hot cammers all day long.
There is no right answer here. Replacing a cam on the advice of the boards is like trying to change a domino from a line dominos while wearing a blind fold and work gloves.
You need to decide what you want... and if you don't want to **** away a lot of your hard earned cash, you should NOT buy a cam for a 7-12 year old car before you know exactly what that is.
You're going to spend a grand to buy a cam and have someone else install it... MINIMUM. If you don't have headers, you can't really get a cam that's gonna do that much for you and you're gonna end up pissed. If your heads aren worn from a 100 grand, you're pissing away power which you could easily regain with a new valve job... slapping a cam to turn worn valves isn't going to get you what you want. It's unlikely that you'll want to install a new cam without upgrading the rockers to rollers... don't for get the springs to accomodate the new lift... retainers, seats, etc.
Figure out what you want... pony up the 3 grand it's gonna take to do it right, (assuming you do it yourself...) and THEN brace yourself for some good times. You've got some excellent running in West Texas and ton's of track options. Do yourself a favor and resist the urge to just shove a hotcam kit in a car which only needs some solid TLC before it's ready to kick *** for another 150 milies... 1/8th or 1/4 miles at time.
When ya get ready, consider the Comp XFI extreme energy. I'm using the 466 (218-224, 570, 565, 113) and kicking the crap out of the Hot cammers all day long.
