Rai

what are some of the best cams for a ls1 .. looking for ones with big hp gains

i dont have much knowledge of the ls1 engine but do you have to have to upgrade other items to upgrade a cam? .. if so can you list those also

thanks

allngn_c5

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How about the LG Motorsports g5x3 or g5x4 cam. Both would require you to upgrade your valvetrain. Hardened push rods, dual valve springs. Don't forget proper tuning.

allngn_c5

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Use the info in my sig and call Bobby. Tell him Doug sent ya.

lastcall190

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LG cams seem to be a winner, MS3/4, TRex, Vengance cams, or all else fails just go custom. Guy here (can't remember name) put a 245/250 in his car, stock cubes. The sticky has great info. For those valvetrain upgrades are an absolute must. Tuning is one of the most important parts IMO. Good luck.

-J

Tainted

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you dont need a cam. Try not to read this and let me come off as a dick, but you got no idea what youre doing. You have to do so much before you can even SUPPORT having a cam. A BIG cam without enough intake/exhaust work will choke it out and really defeat its purpose. Also great flowing heads will help that big cam. You might also have to flycut the pistons if you have to much duration.

You really need to stop. organize a REALISTIC plan. Set yourself a goal, and the amount of cash you want to spend. Dont go on a spending spree with no limit or goals in mind. There are endless possibilities and routes to go down. this site has a amssive database of info for you to research so do that before you start throwing money around.


** There all better, had a stupid mcdonalds eating moment

Asmodeus

I think you meant to say duration.

allngn_c5

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I think he and you meant to say flycut the PISTONS.

allngn_c5

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I agree with this idea. Do you know what you want other then just a big cam. A big cam is only as good as the supporting mods. Consult with some of the sponsors. They can give you a dose of reality when it comes to dollars and cents. It costs a lot of money for hp, start saving now.

00 Freak

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Even though he might sound like a dick but he does have a point. Also if your car is going to DD you don't want a big cam. Do your research and you'll have yourself money and hassle.

Asmodeus

oops, I thought "ehads" meant pistons.

Tainted

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lmao leave me alone im gonna go fix that. Im etin mcdonalds cuz im to skinny and yall bitch at me for it

transamfreak01

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i would have to agree with tainted completely.... heres some tips

1) READ THE STICKIES!!!!!
2) Decide what your budget is going to be for the car
3) Get all of your supporting mods (stall/clutch, gears, headers, tb, intake, exhaust and tires) i would also look into suspension
4) RESEARCH RESEARCH AND RESEARCH!!! if your car is an a4 you will have to match up your converter w/ the cam you choose
5) Research cams!!!! there are plenty of small cams (224 or 228) making 400rwhp and they are hitting ets in the 11's!!!


you will learn that bigger is not always better. just because you might have a huge cam someone else with a smaller cam might walk right over you down the track. be careful with your decision and i cannot urge enough to research EVERYTHING. goodluck

Tainted

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holy ****. Im saving this page, people AGREE with me w0w!!!!

Another peice of advice, what is this car gonig to be doing? Drag racing? Auto X? Choosing a cam and heads to put you in your powerband can help you leaps and bounds. for drag racing, high rpm's start as soon as you launch. Auto X on the other hand, you will be in lower rpms in twisties n such, so match your combo with the cars purpose.

camaro_best

only cam 98 camaro A4 with TC 3500 2.5 STR with 3.73
22X 23X .5XX 59X 110 lsa
390 RWHP

new time soon

Patrick G

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Next time, if you're trying to be helpful, try replacing those xxx's with some real numbers. If I am willing the expose every part number of what it takes to hit 500 rwhp with heads and cam, the least you can do is give full disclosure of your cam specs. Teaser specs just **** the people off asking for help.

Old SStroker

Maybe his cam guy didn't give him all the numbers, just the performance he wanted, or perhaps filling in the Xs would make it easier to reverse engineer the cam and he'd rather not have that happen.

FWIW, you provide lobe numbers with your cam info, right?

allngn_c5

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I saw that heads was spelled incorrect too, but didn't see the need to point it out.

AU N EGL

lets see .. . .

Dream about BIG BIG CAM
Ask about BIG BIG CAM
ignore the cam and engine building experts
Put in BIG BIG CAM
Wonder why car no longer runs
Cry that its NOT HIS FAULT that he put in the BIG BIG CAM that should have MEGA MEGA HP
Post question on why his BIG BIG CAM car no longer runs.


Reading posts from and listing to the cam and engine builders is kinda important, don't you think?

bowe1632

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ehads do mean pistons...all day. lol

Patrick G

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Absolutely Jon. Lobe numbers, valve events and rationale.