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Feb 18, 2009 | 09:45 PM

c4m4roZ28

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cam for a camaro

does anyone know of a cam that would fit a stock 98 ls1 from a camaro that doesnt require replacing the stock valvesprings and still allows me to get decent fuel mileage?

Feb 18, 2009 | 09:46 PM

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gmpp asa cam

Feb 18, 2009 | 09:47 PM

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I would replace springs on any cam swap...

Feb 18, 2009 | 09:55 PM

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do u know if i would need a computer chip for that to work?

Feb 18, 2009 | 10:10 PM

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yep dude, replace the springs! it would be dumb not too very very cheap insurance. Almost any cam is going to be tuned, i also warn you dont want to go too small it wont be worth it.

Feb 18, 2009 | 10:11 PM

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do u know if i would need a computer chip for that to work?

If you mean a tune then yes. I also would recommend changing the springs on any cam.

Feb 19, 2009 | 12:31 AM

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Definately change the springs. You can get patriot golds for 250. At that price with the valvetrain being one of the most important parts of your car its worth every penny.

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Feb 19, 2009 | 09:00 AM

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I would change the stock springs and pushrods with a stock cam going in! Lol

YES change the springs on ANY cam swap. ASA and Hotcam are two choices that imediately come to mind, but I would go bigger.

x2 on the TR224, one of the most popular cams out there, and some have driven them w/o tunes, but I would highly recommend a tune, hell I would tune a completely stock car! Do it once and do it right with cam, springs, pushrods, tune and you'll be set.

Feb 19, 2009 | 09:02 AM

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you still need to run AT LEAST LS6 yellows with a hotcam or asa, They are around $57 from sdpc

Feb 19, 2009 | 10:27 AM

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Also, make sure you know the ropes on double/beefier valve springs.

Once you install your cam, don't go flooring it that day.

Allow a GOOD, EASY heat-up and cool down; maybe two cycles. Just cruise around.

Even then, don't lay on it till you engine is warm. Cold valve springs can do some interesting (expensive) stuff at 6500RPM.

This should include most everything you need to know.
http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23