Lingenfelter GT1 cam swap
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I have a 98 Z28 M6. It's been just about a weak since I swap in a Lingenfelter GT1 cam into my car. Just finished getting all the bugs out of the swap. Right I'm putting breakin miles on the cam. From just 1/4 throttle 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th gear it pulls like a MF. Can't wait till I get 500 miles on the cam so I really can get into it. I recomend anybody that wants a cam that pulls hard without spending alot of cash get a GT1.
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"its a roller cam. There is no break in "
I disagree. It still has to find a path to travel, and it's better to be safe than sorry.
Let us know how it turns out, after you break it in. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
I disagree. It still has to find a path to travel, and it's better to be safe than sorry.
Let us know how it turns out, after you break it in. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Reckless:
<strong> Done several cam installs, and the only break in was to heat cycle the springs. Never had a single issue arise. No break-in needed IMO. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, heat cycle the springs and give her an oil change after about 100-200 miles to make sure nothing looks fishy. Then go out and drive it like you stole it <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> .
What are the GT1 camspecs again?
<strong> Done several cam installs, and the only break in was to heat cycle the springs. Never had a single issue arise. No break-in needed IMO. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, heat cycle the springs and give her an oil change after about 100-200 miles to make sure nothing looks fishy. Then go out and drive it like you stole it <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> .
What are the GT1 camspecs again?
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Wow! That is a pretty aggressive cam for Lingenfelter, must have been designed for their strokers or somethin.
What valvesprings do they reccomend with this cam? Comp 918?
What valvesprings do they reccomend with this cam? Comp 918?
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I would not use LS6 valvesprings on a 560 lift cam and stock weight LS1 valves.
A few heat cycles and however many miles to the nearest track is plenty of break in. <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />
A few heat cycles and however many miles to the nearest track is plenty of break in. <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Reckless:
<strong> Done several cam installs, and the only break in was to heat cycle the springs. Never had a single issue arise. No break-in needed IMO. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes I agree you have to break in the springs. But not the cam.
Are you running nos? Or a stock exhaust system? I am wondering why the big split.
<strong> Done several cam installs, and the only break in was to heat cycle the springs. Never had a single issue arise. No break-in needed IMO. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes I agree you have to break in the springs. But not the cam.
Are you running nos? Or a stock exhaust system? I am wondering why the big split.
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Ed, I emailed you a couple of times asking about spring recommendations for this cam, and one other but have yet to get a reply. Would it be best to just call?
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ed Potter @ LPE:
<strong> I'm interested to see what kind of results you get too. We have those cams on sale for $299.95 if anybody else wants one. Post up after you get some numbers out of it.
Ed </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ed Potter @ LPE:
<strong> I'm interested to see what kind of results you get too. We have those cams on sale for $299.95 if anybody else wants one. Post up after you get some numbers out of it.
Ed </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ed Potter @ LPE:
<strong> I'm interested to see what kind of results you get too. We have those cams on sale for $299.95 if anybody else wants one. Post up after you get some numbers out of it.
Ed </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey Ed...sent you a PM <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> . BTW, I just may have the perfect 'ginea pig' for such a comparison <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<strong> I'm interested to see what kind of results you get too. We have those cams on sale for $299.95 if anybody else wants one. Post up after you get some numbers out of it.
Ed </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey Ed...sent you a PM <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> . BTW, I just may have the perfect 'ginea pig' for such a comparison <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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I got the mileage that i wanted on the cam and springs. The cam is awesome. I ran a friend with just a tr224 cam, tuning, and bolt ons. We were neck and neck. Love the sound of the cam too.
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a sound clip would be nice if u could get one. i just pruchased this cam. would like to hear the rumble. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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I am really interested in this cam. And have a bunch of quetsions. How does it idle? lumpy? at what rpm does it idle? Where does it peak? How is the midrange? Thanks
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i think it peaks at 6800 rpms not sure so don't hold me to it. <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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4000 miles ago ,i put a lunati stroker in , the builder picked a LPEGT2 cam ( 205/212 .540 intake and exhaust 116.5 centerline )recommended by rob crest from lingenfelter , during the break in , i was sure it was a monster, then after i had 1000 miles on it, i got to see what it would do,, after 5000rpms it drops like a rock! i have 2.055heads ,all the bolt ons ,and a 2800 stall,why would they suggest this hunk of crap? i dynoed at 350rwt and 338 rwhp,im not happy, and i have lost faith in lingenfelter!a new cam is on the way from tr , but i shouldnt have to go through this ,,just MHO,,ps: stay away from LPEGT2