hotcam experts please?
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hotcam experts please?
I want to order a hotcam 218/227 112lsa with some ls6 springs. Seems like a mild cam...affordable...
Does anyone know if I can use the same pushrods or do I need a different length?
Does anyone know if I can use the same pushrods or do I need a different length?
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Depending on your goals, there may not be very many "better" cams. The Hotcam (or a similar custom grind) is very easy on valve train components (specifically springs) and can be tossed in with stock LS6 springs and forgotten about for ~100k miles. Cams with more aggressive lobes will require attention to spring life/more frequent spring replacement, and/or use of springs that may cause lifter concerns over the longer term.
If the goal is max effort power, then yes I agree that the Hotcam is nowhere near the top of the list. But this is not the goal for everyone, which is why a more dynamic understanding of someone's goals is necessary before making a cam recommendation.
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http://www.texas-speed.com/p-2796-gm-ls1-hot-cam-kit-218227-525525-112-lsa.aspx
I appreciate the description, I'm not looking for huge power anytime soon.
How about this package above? ^
I appreciate the description, I'm not looking for huge power anytime soon.
How about this package above? ^
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There is definitely a noticeable difference in power and if you do the research you will find dyno and track evidence to prove this.
Depending on your goals, there may not be very many "better" cams. The Hotcam (or a similar custom grind) is very easy on valve train components (specifically springs) and can be tossed in with stock LS6 springs and forgotten about for ~100k miles. Cams with more aggressive lobes will require attention to spring life/more frequent spring replacement, and/or use of springs that may cause lifter concerns over the longer term.
If the goal is max effort power, then yes I agree that the Hotcam is nowhere near the top of the list. But this is not the goal for everyone, which is why a more dynamic understanding of someone's goals is necessary before making a cam recommendation.
Depending on your goals, there may not be very many "better" cams. The Hotcam (or a similar custom grind) is very easy on valve train components (specifically springs) and can be tossed in with stock LS6 springs and forgotten about for ~100k miles. Cams with more aggressive lobes will require attention to spring life/more frequent spring replacement, and/or use of springs that may cause lifter concerns over the longer term.
If the goal is max effort power, then yes I agree that the Hotcam is nowhere near the top of the list. But this is not the goal for everyone, which is why a more dynamic understanding of someone's goals is necessary before making a cam recommendation.
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One thing I would recommend if your doing the swap your self, is pick up 16 little pen magnets to help hold the lifters up. On my friends 98 ls1 half the lifters fell out of the trays. Had to pull the heads and oil pan ect. No big deal because it was on a stand but would suck if it was in the car.
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I understand everybody wants different things for their car. I didnt make a reccomendation, I just put out there people thought they were going to be better power out of cam swap than they got with Hotcam. When spending the money for parts/labor you like to get what expecting. So more advise/homework could make a difference. Thats all.
I'd say to focus your research on actual track and dyno improvements seen with various before-and-after testing, paying close attention to other supporting details of the various setups and how they compare to yours, and ignore what people think they "feel" since this varies greatly depending on personal perception and preconceived expectations.