Question on cam install
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Question on cam install Is it wise or OK to install a new cam without upgrading to a LS6 intake?? I am looking at getting a comp cam that is off-idle 800 to 5800 RPM and was wondering if I should also go the intake at the same time. Will I notice a big defference without the intake?
Originally Posted by bcrishon
Is it wise or OK to install a new cam without upgrading to a LS6 intake?? I am looking at getting a comp cam that is off-idle 800 to 5800 RPM and was wondering if I should also go the intake at the same time. Will I notice a big defference without the intake?
I will eventually get the LS6 intake to fully benefit from my cam, but I just went with the "best bang for the buck" value and went with a cam.
I gained 40 hp and 24 lbs of torque with my cam, so you will definately see good gains even without the LS6 intake.
Originally Posted by UtOhCop
The former owner installed a cam with the stock LS1 intake. I'm sure i'll get some more gains when i do install the LS6 intake.
BTW - Screw 5800. Go for 6500
BTW - Screw 5800. Go for 6500
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I will be installing the cam ASAP then!! Thanks for the help!! Now I just need to deside on what cam.
There are actually 2 cams I am looking at. The first one being the one I discussed and the second being a 1000-6000 RPM. This motor is in a Jeep and I run it in the sand. I noticed that I actually loose about 2000 RPM until the real power gets to the wheels, so I thought by going with one of these cams I will make up the difference and have the power sooner!! I would love to throw a huge cam in it, but I think it would be hurting me more than helping. Am I looking at this backwards?
There are actually 2 cams I am looking at. The first one being the one I discussed and the second being a 1000-6000 RPM. This motor is in a Jeep and I run it in the sand. I noticed that I actually loose about 2000 RPM until the real power gets to the wheels, so I thought by going with one of these cams I will make up the difference and have the power sooner!! I would love to throw a huge cam in it, but I think it would be hurting me more than helping. Am I looking at this backwards?
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Originally Posted by bcrishon
I would love to throw a huge cam in it, but I think it would be hurting me more than helping. Am I looking at this backwards?
Originally Posted by bcrishon
I will be installing the cam ASAP then!! Thanks for the help!! Now I just need to deside on what cam.
There are a lot of cams out there for the LS1 engines, just ask around and get feedback from people on different type of cams.
