Looking for most aggresive cam for stock LS1
03-10-2009, 02:25 PM
#1
Teching In
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Apache Junction, AZ
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Looking for most aggresive cam for stock LS1 What is the most agressive cam a stock 01 LS1 can handle without having to start replacing the rest of the valvetrain. I want to get the most out of this engine with just a cam swap(maybee springs too).
03-10-2009, 02:28 PM
#2
stock if you dont ungrade the valve train......... If you do bolt ons, springs and pushrods (should really do a ls6 oil pump and a ls2 timing chain) and want a BIG cam look into the MS3, MS4 or Tsunami from texasspeed, Trex from Thunder, Vindicator from vengence or The pulluter from Tick
03-10-2009, 02:45 PM
#3
Launching!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
to change on a stock LS1 for a cam swap is springs and push-rods.
The stock springs get valve-float any time above 5,500rpm on a bog stock engine.
The push-rods are prone to flexing if used with after-market cams.
03-10-2009, 02:46 PM
#4
Teching In
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Apache Junction, AZ
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If i went with the MS3 or 4 what else besides pushrods and springs would i need for the valvetrain or is that it. Can i reuse the lifters, rr's, etc.
thanks for the info
thanks for the info
03-10-2009, 02:47 PM
#5
You can but I wouldnt reuse the lifters. I would do the kit http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...d=175&catid=49 LS7 lifters ( you have to pull the heads for the lifters), LS2 timing cahin and a ls6 oil pump
Trending Topics
03-10-2009, 04:27 PM
#9
03-21-2009, 11:12 PM
#11
Teching In
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Apache Junction, AZ
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I want to thank everyone for their input. I think i have decided on the setup. Keep in mind this will be all this motor will see in upgrades.
From T S&P
MS4 with 112 LSA
Comp PRC Spring Kit
Hardened Chromoly Pushrods 7.40"
Necessary gaskets
GM LS2 Timing Chain
TSP Ported LS6 Oil Pump
I will also be getting a TC with a stall between 3500 and 4000.
Now i just have to sell some parts to get this going. This is the dyno run a few weeks ago. Stock LS1 with headers.
From T S&P
MS4 with 112 LSA
Comp PRC Spring Kit
Hardened Chromoly Pushrods 7.40"
Necessary gaskets
GM LS2 Timing Chain
TSP Ported LS6 Oil Pump
I will also be getting a TC with a stall between 3500 and 4000.
Now i just have to sell some parts to get this going. This is the dyno run a few weeks ago. Stock LS1 with headers.
03-21-2009, 11:38 PM
#12
you may also want to look into a new crank pully. You can pcik up an extra 5 hp for less than $100, and it wont be any harder to do seeing as though the pully and belt have to come off already. TSP i think sells the pully so you could just add it onto your order.
same thing goes for a lid.
you may already have those but yyou didnt mention it yet.
same thing goes for a lid.
you may already have those but yyou didnt mention it yet.
