btw I also just added a vid of the cam cranking....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0ZfsUXPzwY

and my GF shot a WOT vid at the track(crappy run though..)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xOIlclm5zw

Will add more as I get the time...or a video camera

 

Well, ive got the time and the money to do a cam swap now, but now Im torn on what cam to get. Id like to do this swap as cheaply as I can, so i think i want to stay with the TSP 918 cam kit instead of the PRC Dual, plus this is my first cam swap. I think the V2 would be pushing it on 918s, especially since i drive at least 15k per year, even though TSP will sell the $599 kit with a V2.

Perhaps the 228R on a 112 would be best for me? Or another...??

I drive my car about 2 miles to school each day, so the warm up thing is going to be annoying. Im going to tune it with a local dynojet and my VHP Tuner with a 6800 rev limiter. An LS6 intake, and 4.10s will be going with this swap as well, and Im running a BorlaMouth/TSP Catted Y set up. If I knew the Custom cam that PREDATOR-Z recomended wouldnt be freakin expensive then i would absolutely love to go with that! If that is my perfect setup then I will just get that one....who could i call to do that cam...TSP??

Any help would be awesome!

 

I think I am most happy with the cam that Predator-Z recomended for me, 228/232, .588/.595 110+4 (Comp XE-R) custom grind. It will work with my vinci programmer. Today Im going to find out who can make it for me.

 

TSP or Thunder can grind it for you.
TSP is $389.00

Also LS1 Speed (Speed inc) in Chicago area

 

What Spring/pushrod setup would you recommend? Should I go with the 7.425 pushrods and 918s? Or something different. Im going to call TSP as soon as they open to get an idea on a few things since i have a lot to order at one time.

 

You can run 918's or TSP gold duals if you prefer.
If you choose 918's I recommend TSP's titanium retainers.
Cam only with unmilled heads and stock gaskets, you can run either 7.400 or 7.425's.
I prefer the 7.425's (Comp Cams)for less valvetrain noise.

 

So from what I gather, with the 7.425 pushrods all i have to do is reinstall the rockers to the stock 22 ft/lbs and my valve springs and everything else will be fine? Or once my 918s are on do i need to do something different with my rockers?

 

Install, trq to specs (22ftlbs), rotate 2 or 3 times the crank by hand and re-check trq specs. Just be careful to have the correct trq amount on the trq wrench.
Check this site for full info:
http://www.ls1howto.com

 

Thanks man. You've been a big help!

 

I just talked to Zach at TSP and he said it all sounded good and they can have it ground whenever i want it. The only thing he said is that its probably going to be a bitch to get it tuned. I wonder if my VHP tuner will be up to the task. I know it does incremental percentage adjustments accross the board with the fuel and timing...i know it wont maximize my HP, but will it do?

 

I've never used one, but I dont think it can do for you what a good tune will. You wont regret a real tune I can tell you that...

 

Oh yeah, no doubt. But i see it getting me within 10hp of a real tune. If i use a wideband or a GM TECH II to monitor the o2 levels then i think i can get it close.

 

Yeah you can get it pretty close though. It will start/idle a little rough though, but thats it.... It's not a terribly hard to tune cam...

 

Aside from spring life issues, what is the advantage of the Xer lobe over the XE lobe?