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Cam Powerbands... Howdy, I'm looking at doing a cam swap and I have a few questions...
I ran a search but couldn't quite find what I'm looking for.
I'd like a solid powerband from ~2K to ~6K. I don't want to pull this motor too high with the stock valvetrain, and I can't replace that for a few years. I really like lopey idles, so I figure a 112LSA? I want a good cam to make solid power but I need that power to be usable with the stock redline and all.
Based on ya'lls experience, what kind of grind should I go for?
I ran a search but couldn't quite find what I'm looking for.
I'd like a solid powerband from ~2K to ~6K. I don't want to pull this motor too high with the stock valvetrain, and I can't replace that for a few years. I really like lopey idles, so I figure a 112LSA? I want a good cam to make solid power but I need that power to be usable with the stock redline and all.
Based on ya'lls experience, what kind of grind should I go for?
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Originally Posted by jrp
I checked out that VHP site, though. I'm kinda liking that VH-047. Is there anyone with experience with this cam? Any comments?
Originally Posted by CamTom12
Howdy, I'm looking at doing a cam swap and I have a few questions...
I ran a search but couldn't quite find what I'm looking for.
I'd like a solid powerband from ~2K to ~6K. I don't want to pull this motor too high with the stock valvetrain, and I can't replace that for a few years. I really like lopey idles, so I figure a 112LSA? I want a good cam to make solid power but I need that power to be usable with the stock redline and all.
Based on ya'lls experience, what kind of grind should I go for?
I ran a search but couldn't quite find what I'm looking for.
I'd like a solid powerband from ~2K to ~6K. I don't want to pull this motor too high with the stock valvetrain, and I can't replace that for a few years. I really like lopey idles, so I figure a 112LSA? I want a good cam to make solid power but I need that power to be usable with the stock redline and all.
Based on ya'lls experience, what kind of grind should I go for?
you cant run any cam larger than stock on the stock springs so there goes that "stock valvetrain" thing out the window...and few cams out there peak where the stock cam does so there goes the stock redline thing as well...there are cams that will make solid power from 2-6k but unfortunatly for you I guess they also make power after 6k. Thread Starter
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Originally Posted by foff667
based on my experience you cant run any cam larger than stock on the stock springs so there goes that "stock valvetrain" thing out the window...and few cams out there peak where the stock cam does so there goes the stock redline thing as well...there are cams that will make solid power from 2-6k but unfortunatly for you I guess they also make power after 6k.
you cant run any cam larger than stock on the stock springs so there goes that "stock valvetrain" thing out the window...and few cams out there peak where the stock cam does so there goes the stock redline thing as well...there are cams that will make solid power from 2-6k but unfortunatly for you I guess they also make power after 6k.BTW, thanks for the help so far, ya'll!
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Cameron, I would consider the GM LS1 hot cam kit if I were you. It's not expensive, relatively easy on valvetrain and can be used with stock programming. It should give you a good 25-30 rwhp and rwtq increase. You can spin it safely to 6600 rpm.
218/227 .525/.525 112lsa
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218/227 .525/.525 112lsa
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Saw that just after replying...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/172397-hot-cam-s.html
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/172397-hot-cam-s.html
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Originally Posted by CamTom12
So what all would I need to change to move my redline from stock to ...say 6800 safely? This is my only vehicle so reliability is just as important as power.
BTW, thanks for the help so far, ya'll!
BTW, thanks for the help so far, ya'll!
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Originally Posted by Blue Hawk
Cameron, I would consider the GM LS1 hot cam kit if I were you. It's not expensive, relatively easy on valvetrain and can be used with stock programming. It should give you a good 25-30 rwhp and rwtq increase. You can spin it safely to 6600 rpm.
218/226 .525/.525 112lsa
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218/226 .525/.525 112lsa
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Originally Posted by foff667
im sure most would recommend tuning for this or most other cams to take full advantage...seeing youd want to raise your rev limiter & such anywayz...also i hear this cam has alot of lope, you still havent said if you have an auto or manual but either way im sure a slightly higher idle would be wanted in the long run to keep this cam running smoother in the car.
I'm gonna search the dyno board for any hotcam graphs. I think I'll look for C1 graphs too, since that other guy is asking about it.
Thanks again for all the input!