LQ4 Cam options
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LQ4 Cam options
Hey guys, I need help narrowing down what camshaft I should get for my lq4 build.
-Stock lq4 rebuild with ARP hardware
-243 heads
-Truck intake
-Longtube headers
-built 200-4r auto with close to stock stall
The car its going in is a cruiser/beater and wont be raced very much.
I would like lots of mid-low end power
My machine shop reccomended the Lingenfelter gt1-1 (229/242 .631/.631)
I was thinking of going with the tsp 228r (228/228 .588"/.588")
or the Texas Speed Torquer V2 (232/234 .595"/.598")
Any others I should consider?
I would like to be able to use the stock retainers with beehive valvesprings (brands?)
thanks for any input.
-Stock lq4 rebuild with ARP hardware
-243 heads
-Truck intake
-Longtube headers
-built 200-4r auto with close to stock stall
The car its going in is a cruiser/beater and wont be raced very much.
I would like lots of mid-low end power
My machine shop reccomended the Lingenfelter gt1-1 (229/242 .631/.631)
I was thinking of going with the tsp 228r (228/228 .588"/.588")
or the Texas Speed Torquer V2 (232/234 .595"/.598")
Any others I should consider?
I would like to be able to use the stock retainers with beehive valvesprings (brands?)
thanks for any input.
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The close to stock stall isn't going to cut it, not with any of those cams. I'd go at least with a 3200 with the 228/228 and 3600 for the other two cams. If you're really set on sticking with the truck intake and close to stock stall then you need to go a lot smaller.
Here's a couple of cams that should work good.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...lsa-4-8l-5-3l/
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5086
For beehive valve springs the PAC 1211X would be good.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5134
Here's a couple of cams that should work good.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...lsa-4-8l-5-3l/
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5086
For beehive valve springs the PAC 1211X would be good.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5134
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you should check out Tick's new polluter cam... it made great hp
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamomet...rs-inside.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamomet...rs-inside.html
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The close to stock stall isn't going to cut it, not with any of those cams. I'd go at least with a 3200 with the 228/228 and 3600 for the other two cams. If you're really set on sticking with the truck intake and close to stock stall then you need to go a lot smaller.
Here's a couple of cams that should work good.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...lsa-4-8l-5-3l/
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5086
For beehive valve springs the PAC 1211X would be good.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5134
Here's a couple of cams that should work good.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...lsa-4-8l-5-3l/
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5086
For beehive valve springs the PAC 1211X would be good.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=5134
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Got a comp xer281hr-12, which is pretty much the torquer 2 cam. This has a sweet idle and tons of power on my 6.0l with 317 heads. 243 will boost comp and give you more compression.
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Take a look at the following :
Futral
FMS-F6, 226"/230" .575"/.595" 114LSA
FMS-F11, 228"/230" .576"/.595" 112LSA
FMS-F13, 230"/232" .595"/.585" 112LSA
http://www.futralmotorsports.com/fms...asp?pf=3&pg=29
Tick Performance SNS torqueMAX Stage 2
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...1-ls6-engines/
Comp Cams #54-446-11 as stated above by onefast84. This is the largest I would recommend for your application.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...-xe-r-232-234/
Lunati Voodoo, #20540714
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=4629
Crane Z-series #1449601
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...28-232-112lsa/
Then you can always go with a custom grind
Futral
FMS-F6, 226"/230" .575"/.595" 114LSA
FMS-F11, 228"/230" .576"/.595" 112LSA
FMS-F13, 230"/232" .595"/.585" 112LSA
http://www.futralmotorsports.com/fms...asp?pf=3&pg=29
Tick Performance SNS torqueMAX Stage 2
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...1-ls6-engines/
Comp Cams #54-446-11 as stated above by onefast84. This is the largest I would recommend for your application.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...-xe-r-232-234/
Lunati Voodoo, #20540714
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=4629
Crane Z-series #1449601
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...28-232-112lsa/
Then you can always go with a custom grind
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Thanks guys for the recommendations, I've got some reading to do.
I do plan on using stock lifters and stock rocker arms.
-also where would you guys recommend getting a torque convertor from for the 200-4r? (should I start a new thread in the transmission section for this?)
I do plan on using stock lifters and stock rocker arms.
-also where would you guys recommend getting a torque convertor from for the 200-4r? (should I start a new thread in the transmission section for this?)
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The 228r or the v2 would be a nice cam for your setup. I would recommend going with a double valve spring with either of these cams though. Brian Tooley has awesome spring kits for a very reasonable price.
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What is the advantage of a double valve spring over a beehive?
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Did some research and I found out my converter is a D5 converter, which has a stall of about 2200-2400rpm behind a turbo v6. (not sure what it would stall @ on my lq4 ?) I would like to use this convertor if possible to save money. Sorry for changing my mind so much.
- what cam(s) would be good with this converter?
- again its for a street beater that may see a few track passes eventually
- what cam(s) would be good with this converter?
- again its for a street beater that may see a few track passes eventually
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Ok I will try to find a stall converter, The one I was looking at was a non lock up unit, not really what I want cause I cruise lots at highway speed. Any recommendataions on a cheaper lockup converter?