Corvette Performance
C5 | Z06 | C6 | ZR1 | C7

Need Cam Suggestions!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 08:31 PM
  #1  
VetteCrazy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default Need Cam Suggestions!!!

Ok guy's headers are ordered TPIS!!!
Now looking for a cam that idles good but definately has as much power as possible!!!
Any suggestions are greatly apreciated!!!
Thanks guy's!
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 09:17 AM
  #2  
Ling_650vette's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,080
Likes: 0
From: Conroe, TX
Default

Check around the sponsers. Thunder Racing, Lingenfelter, MTI, Comp Cams, LG etc all offer cams, and calling and asking them what you're wanting powerwise will probably give you better results
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 10:30 AM
  #3  
VetteCrazy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

I agree with what your saying LING 650 but its nice to get feedback from people that are driving the cars everyday!!!
Thanks for responding
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:24 PM
  #4  
Ling_650vette's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,080
Likes: 0
From: Conroe, TX
Default

Well, altho i havent bought any Gen III cam stuff, i probably lean more towards Thunder and MTI. Especially MTI if you get their ported head packages aswell. They just seem to push out a good amount of power. But the new i think its LGx5 cam is supposed to be good, and the TR 227 and 230 cams are pretty good from what ive heard also. Just check the forums and ask around some more.
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 04:59 PM
  #5  
kickassT/A's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Tx
Default

get a c2 from mti. (224 224 .581 .581 LSA112) with tuning, it's an awesome daily driver cam, and you'll put down some good numbers with it.
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:00 PM
  #6  
pdd's Avatar
pdd
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,156
Likes: 0
From: dudley mass
Default

i have the TR224. can runs nice, but i wanted a little more. so i went with the TSP 231 237
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:41 PM
  #7  
VetteCrazy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks guy's I am going to check on both of those!!
What do you think about the X3 Cam???
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:20 AM
  #8  
FLYNLO's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 847
Likes: 0
From: Kemah, Tx.
Default

Originally Posted by VetteCrazy
Thanks guy's I am going to check on both of those!!
What do you think about the X3 Cam???
The biggest factor in the cam equation relating to driveability is the LSA. I have heard the G5X3 is a fairly streetable cam on a 114LSA and makes some very decent power. Lou had a video out that where he stuck a bobble head figure on the console to give you an idea of how much the car "jiggled"/loped at idle. It seemed to be very acceptable.

Good Luck.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 12:10 PM
  #9  
66ImpalaLT1's Avatar
TECH Addict
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 0
From: St Louis, MO
Default

I need to find that bobble head video, I'm considering replacing my T1 cam with a G5X3/114
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 01:47 PM
  #10  
boos2's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,471
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default

I like MTI's X1 cam, plenty big but not too big, good power, well mannered, etc.

just my opinion
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 10:58 PM
  #11  
VetteCrazy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks Flynlo!!!
That makes me feel a little bit better I had friends trying to talk me out of that cam, so I still have not ordered it yet.
Hey boos2 what type of numbers are you hitting with the x1 cam???
Are you cam only or do you have heads also???
Thanks!!!
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:12 PM
  #12  
Chicago Crew UnderBoss's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,851
Likes: 0
From: Elmhurst, IL (Chicago Suburb)
Default

Originally Posted by kickassT/A
get a c2 from mti. (224 224 .581 .581 LSA112) with tuning, it's an awesome daily driver cam, and you'll put down some good numbers with it.

I agree that would be an excellent selection. If you wanted something more radical and a tad more high rpm power yet 1000% streetable look at the MTI X1 cam (find it on their site) or the LGM G5 X2 cam with specs of 232/240, .609 lift on a 112, 113 or 114 lsa. 114 lsa with the LGM cam would rock and be very streetable but would benefit from 4.10 gears also big time!!!

Another rock solid choice would be to cal allan futral of furtral motorsports and they have many kick azz cams the one allen recommended for my stock headed z06 was a f 11 cam with specs of 228/232, .595 lift on a 112,113 or 114 lsa!!! Do your research wisely and cam your bitch up once and do it right the first time!!!
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 02:49 PM
  #13  
boos2's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,471
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default

Originally Posted by VetteCrazy
Thanks Flynlo!!!
That makes me feel a little bit better I had friends trying to talk me out of that cam, so I still have not ordered it yet.
Hey boos2 what type of numbers are you hitting with the x1 cam???
Are you cam only or do you have heads also???
Thanks!!!
Actually I have MTI's stealth cam (with some other goodies). I'm sitting right at 400 RWHP with a A4. (That's N/A pf course)

I may be ripping that out and putting in a X1. Several friends have the X1 and It's a great cam.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:07 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE