z28_n_tx

iTrader: (7)

Well car is finally going to have tranny rebuilt and put my ss3600 in as well. So being that I'm a new b at this I need some help choosing a cam...

Car : 01 z28 4a. 84k on it. Basic bolt on mods.

Does not see the track just want a nice street car. I looked at the t Rex cam any other suggestions?? I've seen some kits for $500 or so...

I though about having a shop install the cam but I do have a friend who's very mechanic oriented and offered to help with the install. Is it too hard of an install?? I know Theres a write up on ls1 howto.. Just wondered if we should give it a shot and install it r have a shop so it.

kb274868123

I am in the same boat. Got a quote for 800-900 for the install. So leaning toward doing it myself

SOMbitch

iTrader: (8)

Trex is a BIG cam for a 346 and is a track cam so if you want a nice street cam go with an upper 220's-lower 230's cam to match that stall....what is your gear BTW???

z28_n_tx

iTrader: (7)

I have stock gears .any recommendations on a street cam only??

garygnu

consider a tsp 224r-228r cam kit ,or a EPS 222/226 cam,or a tr224 cam.make sure to flush out your tranny lines and rad cooler before a install.go to ls1howto.com for good instructions.

TXZ28LS1

iTrader: (5)

i wouldnt go any smaller than a 228 cam. But i also honestly would atleast go with a cam the size of the TSP torquer 2. Its a 232/234.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

I would suggest a TR230, TSP 228r, or something along those lines from Cam Motion.

BOBS99SS

iTrader: (2)

The t rex,and every other big cam are great cams,but some other things to think about ls7 lifters,a rearend with a very high gear,and a lot more cost of a tune,and even then you can still have issues with bucking,at low rpms and surging,trust me you will like something in a mid 230 range,I have a ms4 in my car and I love it but on stock gears it was slugish down low,on a street car you want something with a good power band,yeah my car pulls like crazy up top but you will be spinning it to the moon lol,and if your planning on that rod bolts would be good move,

BOBS99SS

iTrader: (2)

As for the cam install if you know someone that has done it before or is very mechanical go for it,you will learn a few things in the process,and save the 8 ,900 bucks to go towards a tune,good luck man I suggest you call texas speed they will set ya up with something you will be happy with,

DaveX

Those are like sentences that never end.


I would stick with something in the 228 to low 230's range. Combined with the stall you will have a very fun street car. It will definitely require tuning.

BOBS99SS

iTrader: (2)

Yeah well I was on my phone and I got like 6 calls in the middle of all that ,so sorry mr.proof reader,I think he got some more info on bigger cams though,

DaveX

That is much better. Yes, your posts were extremely informative. I am certain that he gained valuable knowledge from them.