ls1 rebuild cam choice
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ls1 rebuild cam choice rebuilding a 99 ls1 for my camaro which is a dd. Just wondering if its worth putting a ls6 cam in it or any cam? It will be tuned when its finished but i am not putting a different converter in it. any input is appreciated.
I dont think an ls6 cam will make that much difference. I would put in something like the TR224. It will be a noticeable difference and very friendly on the street. If you went this route you would have to upgrade springs for sure.
Yes, but I don't think there will be much to gain over the LS6 cam without a stall converter.
I picked up a 1998 WS6 Vert with #6 Rod Bearing spun, I'm doing the same thing complete stock rebuild with a Z06 Cam and LS6 intake and all the other bolt on's. Can't wait for it to get finished, I also debated on the 224 cam but cost wasn't worth it right now....
I say Do what ya got planned, it'll be a great DD
I say Do what ya got planned, it'll be a great DD
IMO, there's plenty of good cams between the LS6 and 224/224 114lsa, that would probably be a better choice.
It just depends on the intake, heads and exhaust configuration.
Comp Cams, EPS, Crane, Lunati, Cam Motion, there's over 20 cam that I would choose over the LS6, and would work better with the stock stall than the 224/224.
It just depends on the intake, heads and exhaust configuration.
Comp Cams, EPS, Crane, Lunati, Cam Motion, there's over 20 cam that I would choose over the LS6, and would work better with the stock stall than the 224/224.
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I wouldn't do a hotcam. It is a underachiever. We have a few we sell to the TBSS crowd that are in the mid 220's that work with a stock converter and even sound off a good bit. A tried and true 224/224 wouldn't be bad either.
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I agree that there are better options than the LS6 cam out there but as far as price is concerned you can't beat it. I just installed one in a buddy's car not too long ago with brand new LS6 springs for 200 bucks even. And it will work well with the stock torque converter.
With a Comp Cams #54-424-11(212/218 115lsa, lift .558"/.563") and a set of PAC 1218-16 valve springs your looking at $475, add some Manley LS Series Prs and you looking at $575 shipped.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/valvetrain/
Now if you want a slightly bigger cam then a Comp Cams#54-414-11(216/220 114lsa, lift .525"/.532") with the PAC 1218s for the same price.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/valvetrain/
Now if you want a slightly bigger cam then a Comp Cams#54-414-11(216/220 114lsa, lift .525"/.532") with the PAC 1218s for the same price.
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With a Comp Cams #54-424-11(212/218 115lsa, lift .558"/.563") and a set of PAC 1218-16 valve springs your looking at $475, add some Manley LS Series Prs and you looking at $575 shipped.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/valvetrain/
Now if you want a slightly bigger cam then a Comp Cams#54-414-11(216/220 114lsa, lift .525"/.532") with the PAC 1218s for the same price.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/valvetrain/
Now if you want a slightly bigger cam then a Comp Cams#54-414-11(216/220 114lsa, lift .525"/.532") with the PAC 1218s for the same price.
