Cam recommendations wanted for LS1
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Cam recommendations wanted for LS1 Hello,
I have nice LS1/4L60e that I'm going to mod slightly and put into a '55 Chevy convertible. The car will be a cruiser but I want it to have a bit of performance when I want to have a little fun. Will definitely always be running under 6k RPM.
Mod ideas:
What cam would you recommend? I would like 350+RWHP and a fairly smooth idle.
Been considering an LS6 cam or a little more (suggestions wanted)
A TR224 looks like a great cam but probably a bit
lumpy.
Also, at what point will I need a higher Converter stall?
Anything else I need to consider?
Thanks in advance.
I have nice LS1/4L60e that I'm going to mod slightly and put into a '55 Chevy convertible. The car will be a cruiser but I want it to have a bit of performance when I want to have a little fun. Will definitely always be running under 6k RPM.
Mod ideas:
- 243 heads: I have a really nice set on a 2008 5.3 with 20k miles.
- New valve springs and pushrods
- LS6 intake
- New LS2 timing chain
- New Oil pump
What cam would you recommend? I would like 350+RWHP and a fairly smooth idle.
Been considering an LS6 cam or a little more (suggestions wanted)
A TR224 looks like a great cam but probably a bit
lumpy.
Also, at what point will I need a higher Converter stall?
Anything else I need to consider?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Geoff55; Nov 21, 2011 at 01:28 PM.
the tr224 matches up nicely with the 243 heads,would be a great cam for the 55 makes good tq numbers down low.lumpy has to with the lsa angle get the cam on 112 lsa and set it up +1 and you'll be very happy.
I would go with the EPS 222/226 on a 114lsa if you want something mild sounding but putting down good power. With stock 243 heads you should easily reach your goal (should be in the 380 range).
I just did a stall, cam tune, this summer. After doing my research I recommend a stall first cam and tune. the tune has to match the stall and cam. I went with a 3200 stall eps 226 234 113, the car has headers,ls6 intake and cold air 373 gears it put down 377 hp 358 tq. I pretty happy with my set up.
Good luck
Good luck
I had a tr224 with 243 heads in the ls1 Im parting out and thought it was a pretty good cam. Small enough to be streetable but sounded good at idle. It's a pretty popular cam.
LS6 Intake to match up with the 243 head would be nice, Stall to match the cam (2800-3200 ?). A set of Header.
for 350rwhp, any of the LS6, GM Hot Cam, TR224R or TR228R should get you there. Would not suggest anything bigger if just a cruiser. If you want some Lop for the old school sound. Try the Comp Thrumpr cam or one of the TR's with a smaller LSA (110-114).
With the 4L60E, you can also up the rear Gear 3.55 or 3.73 and still get fair mileage.
But a Tune is the key to putting all of this together.
for 350rwhp, any of the LS6, GM Hot Cam, TR224R or TR228R should get you there. Would not suggest anything bigger if just a cruiser. If you want some Lop for the old school sound. Try the Comp Thrumpr cam or one of the TR's with a smaller LSA (110-114).
With the 4L60E, you can also up the rear Gear 3.55 or 3.73 and still get fair mileage.
But a Tune is the key to putting all of this together.
