LS1swap

I did a search and am more confused than before. I am doing an engine rebuild, and the stock one is out . So now is the time to put a different one in. Down the road I want to put on a LS6 intake, but probably not now. I have a manual trans, and 2000 cast manifolds. I want it to be streetable, but I have no idea when it comes to cams. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Thanks!

LS1derfull

I would consider Thunder racing 220 on a 112* if you want no ses light for missfire codes, or 224* if you want more power and dont care about SES and emissions.

mike c.

iTrader: (1)

you will get alot of pinion's on cams from people (we all think our cam is the best)you need to find your own needs.do you want a lunpy cam, a semi lumpy cam or a quiet cam? now what power and rpm do you want? you can go with something smaller like a 2001 zo6 cam or 218/218 these cams will idle nice and give about 20-25 hp.or,220/220 cam still nice with alittle more power.you could go 222/222 cam,all these cams are streetable.for you i would stay 222/or under,the 114 lob will idle alittle better then the 112 cams.i have the 222/222 hammer cam,next year i'll be going with the 224/224 cam. choose your own needs and remember cams like HEADERS alot. john campbell's web page has a seccion on cams,check it out. GOODLUCK TO YA.

LS1swap

Thanks! I know opinions very.... I wouldn't mind it to be a little lumpy. I just don't want it loading up at stop signs and dieing. I saw there is a group special on comp cams. $329 sounds like a good deal. I know I can't have everything I just want some more power with out major derivability problems. I wish I could put headers on but there simply isn't room. The engine is in an 87 GT Fiero. I had to fabricate my own custom manifold for the back as it was. Just was wondering what others have tried, and not had problems with.

mike c.

iTrader: (1)

well if this is a ls1 motor,alittle more power and only alittle lumpy.i would go with either the 218/218 114 lob or 220/220 114 lob. i've heard both cams in cars,they both sound almost the same,good on the streets no major drivability probs. the 220/220 will give a few more ponies, the 114 lob will make the cam idle alittle more smooth. i hope i helped ya, goodluck.

LS1swap

Yes it is an LS1 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I am leaning towards this one it is on sale at speed inc. For $339 like I said I really don't know cams, my stock springs should be able to handle this one right??? and yes you have helped <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Emissions friendly cam, smooth idle, good powerband
Lift: .563/.563 Dur@.050: 220/220 LSA: 112 114

98TAauto

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i got the 224 .563 114 comp cam from ls1speed for mine and love it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

since you're rebuilding i take it you will be doing 918 valve springs, chromemoly rods, timing chain, and oil pump right <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

those really need to be done wioth any cam.. well the timing chain and oil pump are hit or miss

Mekkadon

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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 LS1swap:
<strong>Yes it is an LS1 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I am leaning towards this one it is on sale at speed inc. For $339 like I said I really don't know cams, my stock springs should be able to handle this one right??? and yes you have helped <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Emissions friendly cam, smooth idle, good powerband
Lift: .563/.563 Dur@.050: 220/220 LSA: 112 114</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">stock springs will not be able to handle the lift on that cam. If the motor is out, now is the best time to upgrade valvetrain.

I have Comp 918's , titanium retainers, and chromemoly pushrods. I rev to 6500 on shifts and put about 5K on these springs without a hiccup. I have a 218/222 .562 .562 cartek cam.

LS1swap

Oil pump yes. I was afraid I was going to hear that on the rest... That would be $229 more Hmmm yes it is out and disassembled so that is why I am thinking the cam at this point. just spending allot as it is. I did also see the GM hot cam package for 399. It came with LS6 springs but no pushrods. I hadn't decided on the chain... Yet it did look tinny, but the engine only has 500 miles on it, so it is fairly new. I am trying hard not to get cheap now, but it is hard with the other expenses.