Cam redline questions???
Cam redline questions??? Ok im kinda new to internals as far as my LS1 goes. I was going to get a cam and was thinking either Thunder racings cheatr cam or a GM hotcam. My question is that both cams say they build power until around 6500 RPMS. Besides removing the rev limiter are there any other internals that I will need to worry about while reving that high. I know that the pushrods and springs should be changed with the cam but is there anything else?
Thank you, Craig
Thank you, Craig
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You might want to adjust the rev limiter, rather than remove it.
I don't think it's needed for the cams your thinking about, but for higher max rpm cams, a lot of guys recommend replacing the stock connecting rod bolts, which is more work but good insurance.
I try to get anything done that I'll need to do at some point, and is exposed on a project. For example, I replaced the plugs and wires when I put the headers on, because it was piece of cake to do then, and is a royal pain in the *** to do by itself. It depends a little on your mileage, but I'd think about replacing the timing chain, and/or oil pump, and/or underdrive pulley while you have the front of the engine off for the cam swap.
I don't think it's needed for the cams your thinking about, but for higher max rpm cams, a lot of guys recommend replacing the stock connecting rod bolts, which is more work but good insurance.
I try to get anything done that I'll need to do at some point, and is exposed on a project. For example, I replaced the plugs and wires when I put the headers on, because it was piece of cake to do then, and is a royal pain in the *** to do by itself. It depends a little on your mileage, but I'd think about replacing the timing chain, and/or oil pump, and/or underdrive pulley while you have the front of the engine off for the cam swap.
If you have a 98-00 its a good idea to change the oil pump since there have been some failures before w/ those years. For any cam its a good idea to put in hardened pushrods, timing chain, and obviously the valvesprings.
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Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
I guess what I was really wondering is if the stock heads flow well enough to provide enough air for that high revolutions?
Last edited by FUN LS1; Sep 22, 2005 at 02:15 PM.
