Pass or fail?????
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Pass or fail????? I have a 2002 camaro ss with 138,000 miles on it. i just swapped the stock cam for the asa gm cam with .525 lift. when i installed it the stock ls1 valve springs appeared to be in good condition as well as the rods and timing chain and bearings. i want to know how many miles i will be able to go without a spring floating or my engine blowing up. so feel free to post ur comments on what u think will happen..... plz post i need opinions
I have a 2002 camaro ss with 138,000 miles on it. i just swapped the stock cam for the asa gm cam with .525 lift. when i installed it the stock ls1 valve springs appeared to be in good condition as well as the rods and timing chain and bearings. i want to know how many miles i will be able to go without a spring floating or my engine blowing up. so feel free to post ur comments on what u think will happen..... plz post i need opinions
Most of us idiots have to check the manufacturer's specs and use compressors, micrometers, etc. Your way sounds much nicer.
But seriously, the springs weren't rated for that lift when they were new. They're at 138K miles now, and I wouldn't even run them w/ the stock cam with that much mileage on them. Forget about a .525" cam.
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yeah but the cam is so mild i think i can get at least another 20,000 more miles out of it with this slightly more aggresive cam. and that will give me time to save up for a hell of a rebuild. and i also have full exhaust and intake so at least the cam can breathe.
long story short i just wanted to see what ppl think cause everyone doubts the 02 ls1 and says cant handle much and u have to do all of this **** to it to make it strong for any aftermarket eternal mods. but like i said this cam isnt far off from the stock one and i have looked everywhere and i think i am the first one to try this on stock ls1 heads. so if anything it will be a learning experience for all ls1 owners on how amazing the stock ls1 is and how indestructible they r. and feel free bad mouthing me all i dont care i just want feedback even if it like ur an idiot or ur car is goin blow and what not.
long story short i just wanted to see what ppl think cause everyone doubts the 02 ls1 and says cant handle much and u have to do all of this **** to it to make it strong for any aftermarket eternal mods. but like i said this cam isnt far off from the stock one and i have looked everywhere and i think i am the first one to try this on stock ls1 heads. so if anything it will be a learning experience for all ls1 owners on how amazing the stock ls1 is and how indestructible they r. and feel free bad mouthing me all i dont care i just want feedback even if it like ur an idiot or ur car is goin blow and what not.
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i can't say exactly what kind of hp i will get out of it after the tune but like i said there is a first time for everything its not a waste of my money if i am helping my engine breathe better???????
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actually i am not the first one to do this and be succesful. stock ls1's r amazing!
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"i did a cam swap at 135k. i still have stock lifters and im about 140k now."
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SSMOKEN tag in another thread:
"i did a cam swap at 135k. i still have stock lifters and im about 140k now."
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Even if it lasted fine, which is possible, if you are just going to change it in 20k miles anyway, there is no point. Do it right the first time. If you can avoid going through the motor all over again, I would take that opportunity. Unless you want a learning experience, they by all means, go ahead with it.
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Even if it lasted fine, which is possible, if you are just going to change it in 20k miles anyway, there is no point. Do it right the first time. If you can avoid going through the motor all over again, I would take that opportunity. Unless you want a learning experience, they by all means, go ahead with it.