Conversions & Swaps LSX Engines in Non-LSX Vehicles
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Cam for my carb lq4???????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 09:41 PM
  #1  
68 impala's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: detroit michigan
Default Cam for my carb lq4???????

Got a 2007 lq-4/4l80e in my 1968 Impala convertible. Ebelbrock carb intake (Edlebrock msd ignition box) with Quick fuel 770cfm carb and longtube headers, 2.5 inch exhaust/thrust turbo mufflers. TCI trans controller with stock converted. 3.55 gear with posi rolling 20 inch boss 338 wheels.

Any suggestions on a cam to make thing LS-motor roar?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH1sZz1gjBU
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 11:49 PM
  #2  
TurboS10's Avatar
TECH Regular
10 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 458
Likes: 0
From: Waxahachie, Tx
Default

google Flow Tech Induction and give them a call for a custom cam.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 01:47 AM
  #3  
68 impala's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: detroit michigan
Default

Thanks
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:27 AM
  #4  
68 impala's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: detroit michigan
Default

bump........
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 08:06 PM
  #5  
Black&White's Avatar
On The Tree
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
From: Commiefornia
Default

Could also contact Texas Speed and Performance (texas-speed.com) and ask their opinion. They're who I went to for my cam selection.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 08:20 PM
  #6  
deuce4935's Avatar
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 760
Likes: 3
Default

Theres a guy here on the forum named Pat-G, he's specd quite a few cams for the guys here on the forum, do a search and pm him. Are you planning on changing the converter or you want to retain the stock one? There are few things you're gonna have to consider when it comes to upgrading the cam but nothing that cant be handled. Also, and im not knocking your swap, it looks to be a well executed build, but why all the trouble of running an electronic trans and controller with a carbed engine instead of going efi and having one pcm controlling the entire drivetrain?
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:24 AM
  #7  
68 impala's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: detroit michigan
Default

Originally Posted by deuce4935
Theres a guy here on the forum named Pat-G, he's specd quite a few cams for the guys here on the forum, do a search and pm him. Are you planning on changing the converter or you want to retain the stock one? There are few things you're gonna have to consider when it comes to upgrading the cam but nothing that cant be handled. Also, and im not knocking your swap, it looks to be a well executed build, but why all the trouble of running an electronic trans and controller with a carbed engine instead of going efi and having one pcm controlling the entire drivetrain?
Yeah changing the converter is on the to do list. As for the efi, believe me I tried and i tried real hard, but between blogging and researching my car had been out of service due to this swap since feb of 2008. I am good with my hands and catch things pretty quick, but the electronic ghost of efi gave me the flux, so one day during the summer of 2010 I decide to just simplify the complication and go carb. Would have loved to have kept the novelty of efi, But lack of time (I work 50-70 hours a week) and lack of ls swap knowledgeable buddies I caved in.

I am the first of my group of hot rodding buddies doing an ls-swap. They are still doing sbc and bbc. And other then some high dollar shops who were probably more then willing to help $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$, resources for trouble shooting was limited.
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2011 | 08:34 AM
  #8  
68 impala's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: detroit michigan
Default

Originally Posted by deuce4935
Theres a guy here on the forum named Pat-G, he's specd quite a few cams for the guys here on the forum, do a search and pm him. Are you planning on changing the converter or you want to retain the stock one? There are few things you're gonna have to consider when it comes to upgrading the cam but nothing that cant be handled. Also, and im not knocking your swap, it looks to be a well executed build, but why all the trouble of running an electronic trans and controller with a carbed engine instead of going efi and having one pcm controlling the entire drivetrain?
http://www.youtube.com/user/tmt3800#p/u/42/IH19cpgyNhw

I tried believe me I tried, but drive by wire and a few other electronic glitches knocked me out.
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2011 | 11:28 AM
  #9  
Ravenous T\A's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,420
Likes: 0
From: Burleson/Ftw,Texas
Default

I'd call Allan Futral (Futral Motorsports)....he made my custom cam to fit my application and did a great job at that.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:47 AM.