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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
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.
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.
Cool thank you will get onto the phone and ring around
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
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
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.
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.
[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
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.
if your looking for an good deal for complete trickflow heads there’s an set on eBay with roller rockers
I’d decide if I wanted to upgrade the heads and intake, then call cam motion and pay a little extra for a custom grind vs letting some of these stores guess so they can sell you something off the shelf.
I’d decide if I wanted to upgrade the heads and intake, then call cam motion and pay a little extra for a custom grind vs letting some of these stores guess so they can sell you something off the shelf.
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!
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Cam for a 383 ls1 stroker 
