Tony2002SS

I have a 2002 Camaro SS and over the next few years I will be collecting parts for my engine makeover. Car is in perfect shape the way it is but ill be adding Pictures of my parts and in 2013 when Im through with car payments Ill put the car on collector car insurance and street rod tags in order to avoid emission testing here in MD.

My car is showroom floor stock, the basics are 5.7 ls1, 6 speed transmission, 10 Bolt posi traction, 3.42 gear ratio. Traction control delete.

Any way the cam I purchased is: Comp 54-428-11

This is the start of my parts collection, Im going to take the time to make sure the next parts I buy cooperate with eachother.

brian_rs/ss

cam specs please.

and i'm a little confused, was there a question you want answered? or are you just documenting your build? or do you want advice?

Tony2002SS

Ill post cam specs later today after work Running late lol. This thread is mostly deidcated to a documentation of my build but for others to chime in on advice aswell.

MonmouthCtyLS7

iTrader: (6)

Stretching the project out huh?

Tony2002SS

Engine: Ls1 xr281hr-12
part #: 54-428-11 04/16/2010
grind number: Ls1 xr281hr-12



------------------intake------exhaust
valve adjustment hyd---------hyd
gross valve lift .571----------.573
duration @
.006 tappet lift 281----------283
valve timing-----open-----------------close
@ .006----int:---31--------btdc-----71---abdc
-------------exh:--76--------bbdc-----28---atdc



These specs are for cam installed
@ 110.0 Intake Center Line
-------------------Intake-------exhaust
Duration @ .050----228---------230
Lobe Lift------------.3360-------.3370
Lobe Seperation-----112.0

brian_rs/ss

could have chose a better cam, but that one will do to pop your cherry. what else have you bought or have planned?

JRENIGAR

iTrader: (37)

Damn, thats hard... But true.

COPO9560

If your "makeover" is a couple years out, why would you not just put together a new, larger engine? There are better head options available for larger bore engine, unless you are going FI going to a 370/408 or larger won't cost a lot more and will make more power.

I have no comments on your cam other than most guys establish what heads/intake etc before buying a cam. In my past builds with BBC's, cam is one of the last things you purchase.

Tony2002SS

Just a few things off the top of my head, I'll be glad to hear of different/other recommendations from others.

• Valve Train matched to Camshaft Above
  
• Fast Intake Manifold with 92 MM Throttle Body
  
• SLP Engine Damper
  
• Different Pistons
  
• Bigger Oil Pan
  
• Aftermarket Cylinder Heads Ported & Polished to Match Headers
  
• Hooker Super Competition Headers 1 7/8" Primaries
  
• 3" Hooker Headers 16723-1HKR - Hooker Y-Pipes
  
• High Flow Catalatic Converters
  
• MSD Coil Packs
  
• Optima Battery

Tony2002SS

Lol please chime in on the cons about the cam I chose. I thought about saving up for a 427 ls engine but I just want to beef up what I have so theres less parts sitting around.

brian_rs/ss

1. k, what do you mean by that? i'll tell you that you need comp magnum 7.4 push rods, at least comp 918 spring if not patriot duals, ls2 timing set. lifters, rockers, and oil pump would also do you good.

2. FAST is always good.

3. ASP or ATI.

4. why? and if you are gonna tear down the block why not just buy a bigger motor? it'll be about the same price.

5. why? you don't need it.

6. what cylinder heads?

7. if you are stock cubes and using that little cam all you need is 1 3/4"

8. hooker sucks.

9. you do know that there are ways around cats right? and its cheaper. just saying.

10. don't need 'em.

11. what's wrong with the battery you have now? it's probably lighter.

brian_rs/ss

the cam you chose is a little on the small side. which is fine. it will have good low end but your top end will leave something to be desired. which also means that FAST and ported heads wont realize the solid gains you will be looking for. i would say you'd be making 415-420 rwhp. which just by switching cams you could see 440-450 and still have a great curve.

Tony2002SS

Damn dude just by looking up cams in the book i thought this one was way bigger than stock, rpm range in the comp catalog was 2200-7200

krissoto

iTrader: (3)

your plan seems ok if your not wanting nothing huge, but honestly with the route your going, I would do tons and tons of research before pulling the trigger on anything. it really all depends on what your goals are going to be, bc with a t56 you might wanna upgrade the rear, and susp is almost a must. good luck with the build, and research, research, research..

Tony2002SS

So you are recommending that with the cam I purchased changing the Valve train is the only thing neccessary?

brian_rs/ss

no. valve train is the only thing that is absolutely necessary.

1 3/4" headers, FAST, heads, cat back, ASP pulley, injectors, dyno tune, clutch, master cylinder, lca's, phb, sways, shocks springs, rear end, drive shaft. there is plenty that is recommended but not absolutely required.

i still don't know what your goal is.

Tony2002SS

bad *** street car!
your posts are helpful the project is sounding way simpler than i had imagined

Tony2002SS

Found a video same cam dont know anything else about the car though, Sounds Killer IMO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MwELq2zSxU

brian_rs/ss

that car sounds that mean because it's untuned. it would be a lot smoother after hitting the dyno. it should actually only be slightly more choppy than my cam.

Transam1

iTrader: (6)

a low LSA on the cam, like 110 or 112 is what makes is sound like that. Check out an MS4 or Trex cam video! Ha