:( i have a Bad head gasket or cracked head :) YESSSSSSSss It's mod time!!!!!!!
05-01-2006, 11:26 PM
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:( i have a Bad head gasket or cracked head :) YESSSSSSSss It's mod time!!!!!!! the car: 1994 Chevy camaro z28 LT1 5.7 duhhh!
ok people it looks like i have replace my head gaskets or maybe even my heads. . . .
so I'm looking to maybe add a cam or do something to get more hp! wile my heads are off. . .
I was thinking of a LT4 hot cam kit ( because its the most you could add to a LT1 with stock internals). . . who all ever had one? how did it work out for you?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
and what are you suggest??. .. what the most i can do with stock internals??
I'm not trying to build a super 7 sec. car I'm just trying to bite a few stock LS1 reaaal good ya know! i know this one mod may not get it done.. but i would like it to put me in a position where i get start! so where do i start? oh and I'm on a budget so go light aiight!!!!
ok people it looks like i have replace my head gaskets or maybe even my heads. . . .
so I'm looking to maybe add a cam or do something to get more hp! wile my heads are off. . .
I was thinking of a LT4 hot cam kit ( because its the most you could add to a LT1 with stock internals). . . who all ever had one? how did it work out for you?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
and what are you suggest??. .. what the most i can do with stock internals??
I'm not trying to build a super 7 sec. car I'm just trying to bite a few stock LS1 reaaal good ya know! i know this one mod may not get it done.. but i would like it to put me in a position where i get start! so where do i start? oh and I'm on a budget so go light aiight!!!!
05-02-2006, 02:50 AM
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What is your car doing right now, puffing white smoke and smelling real sweet. Mine did the same thing. Blew a Head Gasket, or cracked a Head. I have the Hotcam Kit, LT4 1.6 RR, Valve Springs, new Auburn Pro Series Posi with 3.73 gears, and some new tires. It will run LS1 Vettes no problem. Changing the rockers will get you some power, if you are $$ limited, then the Cam is alright, but the Rockers and Springs will need to be changed to get it's power. It sounds good too, with the right exhaust.
05-02-2006, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by the_merv
What is your car doing right now, puffing white smoke and smelling real sweet. Mine did the same thing. Blew a Head Gasket, or cracked a Head. I have the Hotcam Kit, LT4 1.6 RR, Valve Springs, new Auburn Pro Series Posi with 3.73 gears, and some new tires. It will run LS1 Vettes no problem. Changing the rockers will get you some power, if you are $$ limited, then the Cam is alright, but the Rockers and Springs will need to be changed to get it's power. It sounds good too, with the right exhaust.
do you have the kit i posted above???
05-02-2006, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LT1BRN
I'de get the Hot cam kit and some Long tubes, but it depends on the budget you have.
what ever you choose to do, I wish you luck.
what ever you choose to do, I wish you luck.
what am i looking to gain from the hot cam.. or should i say how much?
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05-02-2006, 08:46 AM
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where did you hear that with stock internals the most you can do is a lt4 hotcam kit? that is no where near being an acurate statement, not ******* on the lt4 cam but there are many other options you have that can yield much better results. for instance i have stock internals but i have a much bigger cam, heads and full boltons. check out lloyd elliot at www.eportworks.com look at the le1 cam and then talk to him on what supporting mods for your valvtrain that you would need.
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Originally Posted by SixReasons
the car: 1994 Chevy camaro z28 LT1 5.7 duhhh!
ok people it looks like i have replace my head gaskets or maybe even my heads. . . .
so I'm looking to maybe add a cam or do something to get more hp! wile my heads are off. . .
I was thinking of a LT4 hot cam kit ( because its the most you could add to a LT1 with stock internals). . . who all ever had one? how did it work out for you?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
and what are you suggest??. .. what the most i can do with stock internals??
I'm not trying to build a super 7 sec. car I'm just trying to bite a few stock LS1 reaaal good ya know! i know this one mod may not get it done.. but i would like it to put me in a position where i get start! so where do i start? oh and I'm on a budget so go light aiight!!!!
ok people it looks like i have replace my head gaskets or maybe even my heads. . . .
so I'm looking to maybe add a cam or do something to get more hp! wile my heads are off. . .
I was thinking of a LT4 hot cam kit ( because its the most you could add to a LT1 with stock internals). . . who all ever had one? how did it work out for you?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
and what are you suggest??. .. what the most i can do with stock internals??
I'm not trying to build a super 7 sec. car I'm just trying to bite a few stock LS1 reaaal good ya know! i know this one mod may not get it done.. but i would like it to put me in a position where i get start! so where do i start? oh and I'm on a budget so go light aiight!!!!
05-02-2006, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lt1 97 formula
where did you hear that with stock internals the most you can do is a lt4 hotcam kit? that is no where near being an acurate statement, not ******* on the lt4 cam but there are many other options you have that can yield much better results. for instance i have stock internals but i have a much bigger cam, heads and full boltons. check out lloyd elliot at www.eportworks.com look at the le1 cam and then talk to him on what supporting mods for your valvtrain that you would need.
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05-02-2006, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by SixReasons
what am i looking to gain from the hot cam.. or should i say how much?
First of all Im not an expert, Im new to this my self ad Im just trying to help
My ride should be on the dyno some time soon, maybe this weekend or next week, as soon as I do so I will post Un-tuned and tuned resaults.
I hope that will be more help.
05-02-2006, 09:39 AM
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I was puffing white smoke after a day at the track. Turned out I had a broken head bolt.
Had 4 bolts in total that were corroded, 2 on each head.
I went to the LT4 conversion kit before it was cancelled. The hotcam is pretty good, but eventually you will probably want something with more of a lump to it.
Had 4 bolts in total that were corroded, 2 on each head.
I went to the LT4 conversion kit before it was cancelled. The hotcam is pretty good, but eventually you will probably want something with more of a lump to it.
05-02-2006, 10:51 AM
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If you dont have much money I would go with a used cam, maybe a XE224/230, set of lifters, pushrods, and springs.
This cam makes good power on the stock heads, but still makes a nice gain if you can afford ported heads later on. Or you could swap in a bigger cam when you put the ported heads on.
I have some like new crane lifters i would sell cheap if your interested :ninja:
This cam makes good power on the stock heads, but still makes a nice gain if you can afford ported heads later on. Or you could swap in a bigger cam when you put the ported heads on.
I have some like new crane lifters i would sell cheap if your interested :ninja:
05-03-2006, 11:16 AM
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This is my upgrade....
Current situation: 1995 Z28 A4, 100,000 miles, Blown Head Gasket, needs paint job, little **** starting to go.. I am currently sitting in IRAQ making a bunch of money.
UPGRADE: Talking to a guy for a immaculate 1994 Z28 M6 T-Top, 51,000 miles. Stock except for a CAI, and a Hotchkiss Strut Tower Bar. Garage kept and babied. Plan to pick it up when I get back in August, and part out the 1995, switching all the good mods to the 1994 M6.
That is a little bit of an extreme mod for some people, but I see a nice stock Z28 M6, and I smell mods....
Current situation: 1995 Z28 A4, 100,000 miles, Blown Head Gasket, needs paint job, little **** starting to go.. I am currently sitting in IRAQ making a bunch of money.
UPGRADE: Talking to a guy for a immaculate 1994 Z28 M6 T-Top, 51,000 miles. Stock except for a CAI, and a Hotchkiss Strut Tower Bar. Garage kept and babied. Plan to pick it up when I get back in August, and part out the 1995, switching all the good mods to the 1994 M6.
That is a little bit of an extreme mod for some people, but I see a nice stock Z28 M6, and I smell mods....
