LS1 Hot Cam
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Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Toronto, Ontario CANADA
LS1 Hot Cam Just trying to find out some more info on this cam. I just recently saw it for the first time in the GM Parts Performance Catalog. Has anyone tried it yet?
If so, is it worth it, and can I still keep my stock valvetrain with it? And lastly, is the any reprogramming of the car needed?
Thanks In Advance!
If so, is it worth it, and can I still keep my stock valvetrain with it? And lastly, is the any reprogramming of the car needed?
Thanks In Advance!
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Orlando
Re: LS1 Hot Cam Decent cam. A friend is making ~375 RWHP with the Hotcam, LS6 intake and LT's. Get the kit with the LS6 springs and change the stock springs. Programming is not needed on an M6 car but you may need to drill the TB or get programming with your A4 car. Opinions will differ about this cam but it has made proven power in a car I see regularly. Not too expensive, either!
Re: LS1 Hot Cam Rob,
You need to do a search for "hotcam". There has to be a thousand posts on the subject. IMO its a good cam, choppy idle, no programming needed in M6 (although it would be beneficial), decent power and good midrange torque. Power peak is around 6100 normally. It comes as a kit with LS6 springs and you must use those springs. I think there are better choices out there, but its a nice, reliable, inexpensive upgrade to the stock setup - especially if you're planning on keeping your stock heads. Also a pretty good nitrous cam from what I've seen.
You need to do a search for "hotcam". There has to be a thousand posts on the subject. IMO its a good cam, choppy idle, no programming needed in M6 (although it would be beneficial), decent power and good midrange torque. Power peak is around 6100 normally. It comes as a kit with LS6 springs and you must use those springs. I think there are better choices out there, but its a nice, reliable, inexpensive upgrade to the stock setup - especially if you're planning on keeping your stock heads. Also a pretty good nitrous cam from what I've seen.
