simple cam swap in LS1, what to go with
simple cam swap in LS1, what to go with alright my friend has an 00 SS with a brand new LS1 crate engine after the old one blew up. he has lid, LT's full exhaust and the basics, but hes looking for more outa the motor and i told him a cam will really wake it up. i dont know anything about LS1s really cause ive never had the need/interest to learn seeing as ive never owned one.
he wants something that is fairly streetable, however its not his DD, he also wants a good lope, something that will pull close to the stock RPM range, nothing too crazy and something that can be done for a not too rediculous price.
what cam would you guys recommend for something like what im explaining, and what else would need to be changed with the cam swap? he is also ready to drop the cash for a tune, maybe even a full dyno tune.
a guy i know put a used cam in his LS1 and only installed new valve springs. is it this simple or what is the deal with these? im an LT1 guy so this is all new to me.hehe,thanks for any help.
he wants something that is fairly streetable, however its not his DD, he also wants a good lope, something that will pull close to the stock RPM range, nothing too crazy and something that can be done for a not too rediculous price.
what cam would you guys recommend for something like what im explaining, and what else would need to be changed with the cam swap? he is also ready to drop the cash for a tune, maybe even a full dyno tune.
a guy i know put a used cam in his LS1 and only installed new valve springs. is it this simple or what is the deal with these? im an LT1 guy so this is all new to me.hehe,thanks for any help.
I'd have your friend start by asking the engine builder of that new block what they would recommend for a cam.
Who built the block, is it forged, what are the cubes, what heads are going on it?
Who built the block, is it forged, what are the cubes, what heads are going on it?
sorry, i forgot to give the other main things...
6 speed, centerforce clutch
12 bolt Moser with 3.73s, full weight car and some BMR suspension stuff.
ill look into some of those specs and available cams, anyone else have some off the shelf cams that perform awesomely and know what else will need to be installed with one? thanks guys.
6 speed, centerforce clutch
12 bolt Moser with 3.73s, full weight car and some BMR suspension stuff.
ill look into some of those specs and available cams, anyone else have some off the shelf cams that perform awesomely and know what else will need to be installed with one? thanks guys.
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ive been looking, but there are so many options i wanted to see what some people thougth about specific cams.
would that TSP package be all that was needed to do the swap, obviously besides gaskets and such? thanks to all replies.
would that TSP package be all that was needed to do the swap, obviously besides gaskets and such? thanks to all replies.
id def. look into purchasing a new timing chain. Economic route would be to purchase the LS2 timing chain. You also should buy new Ti retainers and a ported oil pump while ur at it.
Torquer v2 cam produces great power and its a nice street cam.
or any 224 cam can also produce good numbers and be perfect for street applications...but i would suggest going with the Torquer v2. goodluck.
or any 224 cam can also produce good numbers and be perfect for street applications...but i would suggest going with the Torquer v2. goodluck.
