what cam ?
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what cam ? I'm about to get a ls6 manifold,lid,tr55's and 8.5msd wires..other mods are in my sig..
I don't know much about cams and to be honest I know nothing..I want a cam that fits with my mods..I've heard about hot cams,comp cams,,but I didn't see hot cams on thunderracing or speedinc...what cam should I get ?? do I need springs !! or it's ok to run the cam on stock springs and pushrods ...
I hope to be on the right way ... just give me your suggestions.. my budget for cam is 400$
totally confused ...
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I don't know much about cams and to be honest I know nothing..I want a cam that fits with my mods..I've heard about hot cams,comp cams,,but I didn't see hot cams on thunderracing or speedinc...what cam should I get ?? do I need springs !! or it's ok to run the cam on stock springs and pushrods ...
I hope to be on the right way ... just give me your suggestions.. my budget for cam is 400$
totally confused ...
you cooperation is appreciated..
the HotCam is a GM cam that you can find in Summit. alot of people don't like it, i've got it and its ok.
the best place to start is here at the Sticky on the top of this forum...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/327734-cam-guide.html
the best place to start is here at the Sticky on the top of this forum...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/327734-cam-guide.html
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Originally Posted by 2000TransAmWS6
the HotCam is a GM cam that you can find in Summit. alot of people don't like it, i've got it and its ok.
the best place to start is here at the Sticky on the top of this forum...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327734
the best place to start is here at the Sticky on the top of this forum...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327734
how much you gained from it ? and did you use springs,pushrods ? or cam only
what other cams that people like !!
I've read ths ticky but it's too long..
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Originally Posted by CW00BlackTA
You'll need to get springs and pushrods to compliment the cam.
sorry for the silly questions..
Dont waste money on the hot cam it doesnt really make any power. You should go with a G5x2. Its a really good cam you will definetly need pushrods and springs though. 400 dollars idnt going to cut I can tell you that right now. It will cost that much just to tune it.
I just talked to someone the other day and he said that with the correct cam setup (even on a stock LS1) can get you up to 400 hp. So I'm taking a guess here, but with your mods and a cam you would probably be around 420 hp. I heard this was a great cam to start with......... the V.2 ......http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item..............And I just noticed that they now have the V.3, with the V.3 I would definately get the springs and rods. http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=669&catid=44.... I don't know much about cams either but I talked to a few people from Texas Speed and that is what they recomended. Hope it helps.
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I just talked to someone the other day and he said that with the correct cam setup (even on a stock LS1) can get you up to 400 hp. So I'm taking a guess here, but with your mods and a cam you would probably be around 450 hp. I heard this was a great cam to start with......... the V.2 ......http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item..............And I just noticed that they now have the V.3, with the V.3 I would definately get the springs and rods. http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=669&catid=44.... I don't know much about cams either but I talked to a few people from Texas Speed and that is what they recomended. Hope it helps.
thanks for the info..does anyone else recommend this cam ?? if so , what springs and pushrods I have to use ?
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Don't go very small and don't go huge if you don't know what you want. I was in the same dilema a few months back. A good 224-226 duration cam is probably what you are looking for.
I have heard good things about the TSP 224/224, but I went with a custom ground 224/228.
Great drivability, good power, and didn't kill the gas mileage.
I have heard good things about the TSP 224/224, but I went with a custom ground 224/228.
Great drivability, good power, and didn't kill the gas mileage.
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I don't know much about cams and to be honest I know nothing..
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327734
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I saw someone talking about the biggest cam lift without changing anything .. is there any limit !!! I mean I can't run a cam cause it's lift is big !!!
good point !!
- Don’t succumb to the temptation to put the biggest cam you can find into your daily driver
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Unfortunately, the stock springs and pushrods are only good enough for the stock cam--with very few exceptions. Upgrades are needed for the better cam choices. Watch the For Sale section for some Comp 918's (less expensive--or a good deal on a set of dual springs), some hardened pushrods and then get a cam (one with lift numbers to go with the springs). The Comp 918's are good to 0.600 lift). If you are lucky, you might find a used cam, springs and pushrods for around $400. Otherwise, you'll have to save some more to do it right.
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i didnt go real big on the cam i just bought, which might have been a mistake but i really dont want to go to a higher tq converter. im kinda new at this but from what i've heard, these are all the things to get with any cam..... dual valve springs, retainers, seals, locks, pushrods, lifters, ls2 timing chain, and ls6 ported oil pump....and if you have 2.73 gears like i do, go BIGGER!!!! 3.73's are a common choice
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do your research before you buy a cam....i knew absolutely nothing about cams when i first bought my ss,after researching for about 6 months and reading a lot I finally decided on the one
$400 budget isn't enough. The camshaft alone is $400. You also need springs, pushrods, and a new torque converter since you have a automatic. Timing chain, oil pump, a few gaskets, and a bolt are a good idea too. I'm guessing someone else is installing it. You're going to need a tune afterwards too.
As far as camshaft selection; 224R and 228R are both goods ones. Don't bother with the GM Hotcam.
As far as camshaft selection; 224R and 228R are both goods ones. Don't bother with the GM Hotcam.
$400 is not going to be enough for a cam swap, you need pushrods and springs, usually a good idea for gaskets when puting stuff back togather, new timing chain, and you wont get a cam for much less than $400, Plus before you do the cam i would get headers first so the car can breath.
