Mike94ZLT1

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Hey guys I was on the Scoggin Dickey Website, and I was looking at hot cam kits. I found 2 cams with very close specs.

LS1 ASA, 226/236 Duration @ 0.050, Hydraulic Roller Camshaft, on a 110 degree LSA. 0.525"/0.525" lift
and the standard Hotcam
LS1 Hot Cam, 219/228 Duration @ 0.050, hydraulic Roller Camshaft on a 112 degree LSA. 0.525"/0.525" lift.

Both cams appear very similar, which one should I go with? What would one require over the other? Thanks!

Constrictor 98TA

Those are two completely different cams. The Hotcam was basically a cam made for the LT1 that was designed to be an off the shelf GM cam that people could buy to improve performance. When the LS1 first came out, GM made the exact same came except on an LS1 grind.

The ASA cam is for ASA racing and was specifically designed for use in that racing series. The ASA cam is designed to be a much higher revving cam and maintains low lift because of series limitations.

In my opinion, neiter cam is ideal for most street cars.

Mike94ZLT1

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"In my opinion, neither cam is ideal for most street cars."

Why is that?

Hugger SS

Waaaaaaaaaay Tooooooooooooooooo Small

Constrictor 98TA

Hugger pretty much summed it up. The ASA cam is optimized for an upper RPM power band within the restrictions set by the ASA rules. On the street, you dont have any limitations and there is a better combination of duration and lift that will make more power without the drivability problems of a 110LSA. And although the Hotcam is an inexpensive cam, there are so many other cams out there that will make much more power and some that even make more power and drive alot better.

If you are building a budget motor and want to spend as little as possible and want a moderate improvement, then go with the Hotcam, but there are so many better choices out there.

Mike94ZLT1

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What would be a good example of a cam that makes more power AND drives alot better. I still want something wiht the 112 LSA, I like the lope the hotcam makes. The real thing is, I'm a college student, I have rent to pay and other bills. I don't have an extra $500 to fork over for a dyno tune for awhile. I've heard that the Hotcam cam run quite well on stock programming. I've got no problem paying 90 bucks to pop to get a few codes removed, like AIR and EGR, and the rear 02 sensors deleted. I've also considered mail order programming. Any luck with that?

Constrictor 98TA

Any of the 224/224 114LSA cams will run better and make a lot more power. There are tons of cams out there that would be a better choice than the Hotcam, its just that you'll have to spend more money. Hell, I'd even take an MTI B1 (221/221 114LSA) over the Hotcam and that will work with stock tuning. If youre hell bent on 112LSA and want it for cheap, then go with the Hotcam. Just dont expect to have the numbers that other guys with larger cams are getting.

jrp

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the hot cam is cam with more bark then bite. it can put out good numbers but there are alot better cams for overall more power.

i'd get a tr224 114 and set your idle at 800 if you want lope .

and good to see you over here mike

SSCamaro99_3

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381/373 untuned with my Hotcam. It isn't as bad as it seems. I know of a few "better" cams that make a similar power figure. Countdown to the Colonel in 5, 4, 3, 2,..........

Mike94ZLT1

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Yeah I see your point. And hey to all my fellow CZ28.com buddies!