LQ4 Cam Opinions for a Chevelle
10-14-2017, 11:02 AM
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Staging Lane
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LQ4 Cam Opinions for a Chevelle I'm LS/TKO 600 swapping a 69 Chevelle and need cam opinions. I've read countless threads, but still don't know. I'm putting milled 799s on and a LS6 intake on a Lq4. I want around 400rhwp and still be streetable. And keep low end torque. I was set on getting the 228r, but I'm now thinking I could go a bit bigger. Any opinions?
10-14-2017, 11:17 AM
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I'm LS/TKO 600 swapping a 69 Chevelle and need cam opinions. I've read countless threads, but still don't know. I'm putting milled 799s on and a LS6 intake on a Lq4. I want around 400rhwp and still be streetable. And keep low end torque. I was set on getting the 228r, but I'm now thinking I could go a bit bigger. Any opinions?
10-14-2017, 11:19 AM
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TECH Senior Member
If you want a lopey sound with good power all the way up and down, contact WS6store.com (a sponsor here) and ask about their high-lift hot cam. The specs are 219/228 @.050, .600 lift, and112LSA, which gives you -1* overlap.
The GMPP low lift (.525) version added 65HP to the LS3 to get the 480HP (later revised to 495) version of the LS3 crate motor.
edit: WS6store beat me to it! lol
re-edit; Sorry for the misspell WS6store! too early in the AM....
The GMPP low lift (.525) version added 65HP to the LS3 to get the 480HP (later revised to 495) version of the LS3 crate motor.
edit: WS6store beat me to it! lol
re-edit; Sorry for the misspell WS6store! too early in the AM....
Last edited by G Atsma; 10-16-2017 at 06:54 PM.
10-14-2017, 11:25 AM
#5
Thanks.....ps its ws6store lol not ls6store...but close enough!
I didnt say our cam though. Just said the 228r would be ok but a smaller easier to drive cam would be our high lift hot cam. Few videos on YouTube already if you want some sound clips. It would be more docile to use that t56 and low rpm cruising.
I didnt say our cam though. Just said the 228r would be ok but a smaller easier to drive cam would be our high lift hot cam. Few videos on YouTube already if you want some sound clips. It would be more docile to use that t56 and low rpm cruising.
10-14-2017, 11:48 AM
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Staging Lane
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10-14-2017, 12:22 PM
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Staging Lane
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10-14-2017, 12:30 PM
#9
228r no doubt for most power.
The high lift hot cam has a nice lope at idle and would make you close to 400 on your setup with good torque also, but be easier to drive with a little better cruise manners and maybe a bit less soggy bottom end.
Our high lift asa cam would likely make more power than the 228r but would be about the same drivability so thats why i did not say that one. Has more overlap but a very aggressive idle.
The high lift hot cam has a nice lope at idle and would make you close to 400 on your setup with good torque also, but be easier to drive with a little better cruise manners and maybe a bit less soggy bottom end.
Our high lift asa cam would likely make more power than the 228r but would be about the same drivability so thats why i did not say that one. Has more overlap but a very aggressive idle.
10-14-2017, 03:00 PM
#10
Staging Lane
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228r no doubt for most power.
The high lift hot cam has a nice lope at idle and would make you close to 400 on your setup with good torque also, but be easier to drive with a little better cruise manners and maybe a bit less soggy bottom end.
Our high lift asa cam would likely make more power than the 228r but would be about the same drivability so thats why i did not say that one. Has more overlap but a very aggressive idle.
The high lift hot cam has a nice lope at idle and would make you close to 400 on your setup with good torque also, but be easier to drive with a little better cruise manners and maybe a bit less soggy bottom end.
Our high lift asa cam would likely make more power than the 228r but would be about the same drivability so thats why i did not say that one. Has more overlap but a very aggressive idle.
10-14-2017, 03:09 PM
#12
Staging Lane
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10-14-2017, 03:20 PM
#14
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10-14-2017, 03:25 PM
#15
Is there really any difference in 1* or half a degree? No.
10-14-2017, 03:27 PM
#16
Staging Lane
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10-14-2017, 03:33 PM
#17
On a stick car it may surge in the lower rpms with 3.42s in 6th. On an auto a 2600+ stall will tame it. Better with 3.73s or higher ratio though. If you have 3.73+ you likely wont have to worry much though. Tuning can take care of some but is only a bandaid for the overlap really. Youd either remove timing or add air and both arent what youd look for when purchasing a cam. Overlap sounds good at idle most of the time but youll pay in lower rpm and cruise. The 228r would have less overlap and drive better prob but not sound as aggressive at idle due to the lower overlap also. Confused yet?
10-16-2017, 05:39 PM
#18
Staging Lane
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On a stick car it may surge in the lower rpms with 3.42s in 6th. On an auto a 2600+ stall will tame it. Better with 3.73s or higher ratio though. If you have 3.73+ you likely wont have to worry much though. Tuning can take care of some but is only a bandaid for the overlap really. Youd either remove timing or add air and both arent what youd look for when purchasing a cam. Overlap sounds good at idle most of the time but youll pay in lower rpm and cruise. The 228r would have less overlap and drive better prob but not sound as aggressive at idle due to the lower overlap also. Confused yet?