Cam for a 383 ls1 stroker
#1
Cam for a 383 ls1 stroker
So I've read the cam recommendation thread but it seems geared towards the 346ci LS1.. which i fine but my LS1 is stoked out to 383ci.. so I don't want to consider 1 of those options only to have it not work well at all.
I say this because I already have a Big ***** Thumpr cam in the engine and it was a right pain to get dialed in properly and is potentially causing a few other issues to occur.
Is there a list or are there companies which actually list cams to suit 383 strokers?
*edit*
setup is:
383ci LS1 stroker
241 heads with compcam springs/etc
Big ***** thumpr cam
Vic jr manifold
Quickfuel Diamon 750cfm carb
TH400 with 3200 stall
9" rear conversion with 3.7's
I say this because I already have a Big ***** Thumpr cam in the engine and it was a right pain to get dialed in properly and is potentially causing a few other issues to occur.
Is there a list or are there companies which actually list cams to suit 383 strokers?
*edit*
setup is:
383ci LS1 stroker
241 heads with compcam springs/etc
Big ***** thumpr cam
Vic jr manifold
Quickfuel Diamon 750cfm carb
TH400 with 3200 stall
9" rear conversion with 3.7's
Last edited by summoner; 12-04-2019 at 06:59 PM.
#2
Usually in a case such as yours, you are better off calling a cam grinder such as Cam Motion or TSP and getting a recommendation for your particular combination.
A cam for one guy's 383 would be different than another 383 due to different heads/intake combos. That way you get the right cam for the job.
A cam for one guy's 383 would be different than another 383 due to different heads/intake combos. That way you get the right cam for the job.
#3
Usually in a case such as yours, you are better off calling a cam grinder such as Cam Motion or TSP and getting a recommendation for your particular combination.
A cam for one guy's 383 would be different than another 383 due to different heads/intake combos. That way you get the right cam for the job.
A cam for one guy's 383 would be different than another 383 due to different heads/intake combos. That way you get the right cam for the job.
#4
What heads and intake are on your 383? I would call cam motion or tick , I built an 383 last year and tsp speced me a cam that too big , I called cam motion and tick they both speced me an smaller cam , now my car runs really good with the smaller cam
#5
I rang around and was recommended the BTR Stroker 400+ Stage 3 cam by a workshop (they do a lot of stroker builds usually 408+ though) who reckon the slightly less ci won't matter much and will really come alive when I do the heads.
Other 1 that I was recommended was the BTR LS3 stage 4 cam..
So still unsure and as it drags on the rush/urge just isn't as strong... just need to bite the bullet and order 1.
#6
Summit has a Stage 4 cam that would rock in a 383... 237/246 .625/.605 Lift, 113+3 LSA. The valve events are good for the added stroke. And the added exhaust duration will help carry it higher with the less than stellar heads.
#7
[QUOTE=summoner;20179652]At present just 241's with compcam valvetrain bits (springs/etc) to suit the big ***** thumpr. I plan to throw on some Trickflow 220's eventually
I rang around and was recommended the BTR Stroker 400+ Stage 3 cam by a workshop (they do a lot of stroker builds usually 408+ though) who reckon the slightly less ci won't matter much and will really come alive when I do the heads.
Other 1 that I was recommended was the BTR LS3 stage 4 cam..
So still unsure and as it drags on the rush/urge just isn't as strong... just need to bite the bullet and order 1.[/QUOTE
This is the cam cam motion recommend it for me I have trickflow 220s and an fast 102 , I ended up going with an blower cam because I’m going with an proCharger this spring
I rang around and was recommended the BTR Stroker 400+ Stage 3 cam by a workshop (they do a lot of stroker builds usually 408+ though) who reckon the slightly less ci won't matter much and will really come alive when I do the heads.
Other 1 that I was recommended was the BTR LS3 stage 4 cam..
So still unsure and as it drags on the rush/urge just isn't as strong... just need to bite the bullet and order 1.[/QUOTE
This is the cam cam motion recommend it for me I have trickflow 220s and an fast 102 , I ended up going with an blower cam because I’m going with an proCharger this spring
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At present just 241's with compcam valvetrain bits (springs/etc) to suit the big ***** thumpr. I plan to throw on some Trickflow 220's eventually
I rang around and was recommended the BTR Stroker 400+ Stage 3 cam by a workshop (they do a lot of stroker builds usually 408+ though) who reckon the slightly less ci won't matter much and will really come alive when I do the heads.
Other 1 that I was recommended was the BTR LS3 stage 4 cam..
So still unsure and as it drags on the rush/urge just isn't as strong... just need to bite the bullet and order 1.
I rang around and was recommended the BTR Stroker 400+ Stage 3 cam by a workshop (they do a lot of stroker builds usually 408+ though) who reckon the slightly less ci won't matter much and will really come alive when I do the heads.
Other 1 that I was recommended was the BTR LS3 stage 4 cam..
So still unsure and as it drags on the rush/urge just isn't as strong... just need to bite the bullet and order 1.
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#12
I have a Mamo cam, he speced it for my 383 LS1. Had about 700 miles on it when I pulled it to go turbo. The cars build thread is in this section of the forum. Let me know if you want it!