BWZ_2k2Z28

2002 Z28 with 107,xxx miles, should I put a cam in it with that many miles?

Jtm2085

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Take the proper steps for the valvetrain. New ls2 timing chain and ported oil pump and go nuts.

BWZ_2k2Z28

you gotta pull the engine to swap the oil pump right?

JakeFusion

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No. Once the timing cover is off, you can get to the oil pump. That's why it's a recommended upgrade. You have to remove it and the timing chain anyway. And 107k miles isn't bad.

BWZ_2k2Z28

thats what i like to hear. thanks guys!

HCI2000SS

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What cam are you looking at?

VandykeT/A

I cammed mine @ 120k and it was practically married to the bottle before I got it. As long as its been maintained it should be fine.

BWZ_2k2Z28

Haven't really looked at any of them yet. the car is a DD though so I'm gonna need something that doesn't change the driveability too much.

666ws6

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Try a TSP 228r.... I like mine and is very good for a DD. I run low 12's with it. A lot of people sell cams here but you can talk to TSP too and get great advice.

and I agree... 107k miles is no big deal.

tjwashow

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do it puss!!! go for a tr224 and you dont have to go nuts on valve springs either. just replace evrything in the top end minus rocker arms.

BWZ_2k2Z28

lol In time TJ, in time.

Shiftslow

iTrader: (9)

Cam it!

Brian Tooley Racing

iTrader: (13)

When in doubt, cam it!

Troy5061

iTrader: (19)

Yea I cammed my stock motor at 135k, I wouldn't worry about it. If anything it may help it, I think my valvetrain was worn out. It made all kinds of sewing machine noise before the cam swap and was quiet after.

dr_whigham

iTrader: (49)

Cammed mine at 145k. Still running strong!

**knocks on wood**

JakeFusion

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If you want a nice driving cam that'll make power, get the cam I have. It's an EPS 230/234 .600/.612 114+2. If you have stock heads, just run it on a 112+2.

garygnu

the 228r cam is a great DD cam.consider new lifters and trays,and new trunnion bearings for the stock GM rockers.get a ls2 timing chain.check Texas Speed for a cam pkg and install kit.you can get a mail order tune from frost .

Detoxx03

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Best mod you can do so go for it.

justin hover

Do you have a full exhaust setup? Headers particularly.

BWZ_2k2Z28

Yea I've got pacesetter LT's that I'm putting on as soon as I find the right shop to install true duals. I was just thinking about a cam that would give me a little bit more power/fun, nothing too big that would kill my gas mileage. TSP has some awesome packages so I just gotta research some more about cams and figure out whats best for me.