Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Cam ideas?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 04:45 PM
  #1  
empire_942's Avatar
Thread Starter
12 Second Club
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Default Cam ideas?

Im looking at doing a cam swap this winter my current set up is in my sig. below. I have a truck as my DD so this car is not my everyday car so im looking at going kinda big with this cam but i dont want to have to change anything eles, anyone have any suggestions or ideas.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2011 | 10:48 PM
  #2  
CLASSIC YOUNGSTA's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Default

The problem your going to run into is the limitations of your stock valve train with any real aggressive cam you will need to upgrade your valve springs, usually stock springs can only handle .570 the average performance exceeds that with minimal gains, as well stock ecu settings. What is this vehicle going to b use for, will it see a lot of street use- light to light etc.
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2011 | 02:26 AM
  #3  
empire_942's Avatar
Thread Starter
12 Second Club
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by CLASSIC YOUNGSTA
The problem your going to run into is the limitations of your stock valve train with any real aggressive cam you will need to upgrade your valve springs, usually stock springs can only handle .570 the average performance exceeds that with minimal gains, as well stock ecu settings. What is this vehicle going to b use for, will it see a lot of street use- light to light etc.
Well i doudt it will see the street in the winter and in summer i bring it out on my days off so there will not be alot of street use.
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2011 | 02:43 AM
  #4  
afastm6's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Default

If u go with a big cam u best change the spring it help get more miles out of the motor and u eliminate the risk of messing up a motor for a 200.00 set of springs they can be done leavin the heads on the motor as well if u goin to do it u only wanna do it once the second time gets exspensive
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:45 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE