Is a cam swap worth it???
Is a cam swap worth it??? Ive been reading a lot lately about the problems people have been having after changing cams. I only have $1000 to spend and not a whole lot of time to go without my car. I just wanna know if its worth all the trouble.
the right question should be...how is it not right?! 
Yeah man, go for it. I pulled up your page just to see if I could decipher whether or not you were an M6 or A4. So you need not worry about a converter then.
Anyway...You might be able to play your cards right to where you can get a cam and necessary parts and possibly squeeze in a decent tune with $1k!
Yeah man, go for it. I pulled up your page just to see if I could decipher whether or not you were an M6 or A4. So you need not worry about a converter then.
Anyway...You might be able to play your cards right to where you can get a cam and necessary parts and possibly squeeze in a decent tune with $1k! Yeah i plan on doing it myself...or with some other people from this board anyway. Im just worried about problems afterwards. I plan on getting used stuff too so that should save some money
Thats encouraging...Thanks! Im hopeful. If I dont do than I will be kicking myself in the *** untill I eventually do it. I might aswell safe my self the *** kicking and just do it now.
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I think it is worth it. But that is my opinion. The install is not that hard especially on the LS1s. Just make sure that you take your time and do it right. Do just throw it together. That is usually where all of the problems afterwards come in.
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You'll need cam, springs, pushrods, and maybe Comp lifters if you go big with a cam. Since you have an 01, you already have the LS6 oil pump and shouldn't have to do anything about that. I noticed in your pictures that you have almost 60psi at 1700rpm, definitely nothing wrong there.
That said, I'd look into an F13 or F14 cam from Futral. It's a Cam Motion grind meaning it's not really considered a spring killer like the Comp XER grinds, but many on here have reported outstanding gains throughout the rpm range. You do have 4.10's, so even a larger cam like the F14 would be a great match for your car. I say go for it, and find someone who's done a cam swap before to help you since it's your first time. You'll love your car even more once it's done.
Jason
That said, I'd look into an F13 or F14 cam from Futral. It's a Cam Motion grind meaning it's not really considered a spring killer like the Comp XER grinds, but many on here have reported outstanding gains throughout the rpm range. You do have 4.10's, so even a larger cam like the F14 would be a great match for your car. I say go for it, and find someone who's done a cam swap before to help you since it's your first time. You'll love your car even more once it's done.
Jason
Yup im defintely going to get a wicked tune. Im leaning more towards something like the 231/237 or 233/239. Nothing higher because I want useable power...not just saying I have rediculous power and not being able to use it. I still want a wicked lope too so...we shall see what happens
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Since your funds are light, do it wisely. Pick a cam that will give you good benefits, but require the least amount of supporting mods and maintenance.
The cams you've picked are too big for your budget.
With those cams, your clutch will need changing and your rear will not last long.
IMO go with TR224, 112.
You can run this one with 918's, stock retainers, even your stock chain if you do not have too many miles on it.
You'll need:
Cam
7.425 p-rods
918 springs
a good wideband tune.
That will fit nicely in your 1000$ budget and you'll enjoy a proven power making cam that has a nice lope to it on a lower idle with your loudmouth.
Do not follow the big cam hype, it is costly.
Follow your budget and squeeze the most ou of that.
That is just my 2 cents of wisdom.
The cams you've picked are too big for your budget.
With those cams, your clutch will need changing and your rear will not last long.
IMO go with TR224, 112.
You can run this one with 918's, stock retainers, even your stock chain if you do not have too many miles on it.
You'll need:
Cam
7.425 p-rods
918 springs
a good wideband tune.
That will fit nicely in your 1000$ budget and you'll enjoy a proven power making cam that has a nice lope to it on a lower idle with your loudmouth.
Do not follow the big cam hype, it is costly.
Follow your budget and squeeze the most ou of that.
That is just my 2 cents of wisdom.