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?
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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.
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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?
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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.