camshaft choice and install
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camshaft choice and install I hae a 2000 TA that is basically stock and I am ready to jump in head first into modding and begin with an upgraded cam. I must admit that I am new to the whole internal engine workings so I will be getting everything installed. I have a few questions on the topic:
1. What cam is the most popular foe the ls-1?
2. What HP gain could I expect?
3. What other parts will I need to upgrade for the mod or can I just add the cam?
Thanks
1. What cam is the most popular foe the ls-1?
2. What HP gain could I expect?
3. What other parts will I need to upgrade for the mod or can I just add the cam?
Thanks
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It depends on what you want to do. How drivable do you want it to be? Whatother mods do you plan on doing? Do you have to pass emissions?
It is an incredibly arguable question. Personally, I'm not a fan of the high duration cams for the average guy just looking to have fun. I would recommend a TR224 or similar duration camshaft.
It is an incredibly arguable question. Personally, I'm not a fan of the high duration cams for the average guy just looking to have fun. I would recommend a TR224 or similar duration camshaft.
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My .02
Originally Posted by lnuxhakr
I hae a 2000 TA that is basically stock and I am ready to jump in head first into modding and begin with an upgraded cam. I must admit that I am new to the whole internal engine workings so I will be getting everything installed. I have a few questions on the topic:
1. What cam is the most popular foe the ls-1?
2. What HP gain could I expect?
3. What other parts will I need to upgrade for the mod or can I just add the cam?
Thanks
1. What cam is the most popular foe the ls-1?
2. What HP gain could I expect?
3. What other parts will I need to upgrade for the mod or can I just add the cam?
Thanks
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ok..it seems as though I have left out the most important part...this car is my daily driver...and I do have to pass emissions. I obviousxly want it as aggressive as possible and still retain these req. I will be adding a GMMG exhaust and other engine mods, but I just want the min req for the cam now.
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im assuming this is an m6 car? I think your leaving a ton of power on the table by not going with headers...you might be satistifed sound/power wise at this point just with the bolt on route to be honest...there are plenty of m6 cars in the 11's just with bolt ons...if you jump into a cam your not gonna pick up that much with a relatively stock exhaust JMHO.
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I would highly recomend hardened pushrods, good peice of mind parts, especially if you are revving over 6200.
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Originally Posted by DenzSS
I'm still against hardened pushrods on stock motors. A pushrod is a cheap an easy fix. If the pushrod doesn't bend, you place the stress on the lifter and the valve stem.
how strict are georgia emissions? All of my G5X2 and X3 customers pass emissions here and most dont have cats... but all they do for us is scan the OBDII ECU for codes, and if none are thrown we pass...
