Hello guys

I am thinking to get cam G5X-2 for my Firebird 98/M6 the engine is stock internal, what should i do to the engine to make it suitable for this cam?

Thank you in advance.

 

What Bolt -ons do u allready have?...U should get long tubes. ls6 intake or Weiand (Holley) intake..prefer the first. U should go ahead get new double VS with Titanium Retainers.New Doubler Roller TC, Katech Ls 6 oil pump since your in there.(And the needed gaskets) Ur gonna need LS1 edit tuning.The Clutch will prob start to go if its stock, after a few thousnd miles.also i would recomend A Bauer (sponsor) Modified TB..Hope this helps.

 

I agree with NasT about the intake and headers, but definitely stay away from the Wiend/Holly intake. They absorb too much heat and rob you of HP, this has been proven on the dyno.

LGM will provide the following with the G5X2 Cam Kit:
REV dual valve springs (fit stock heads)
Hardened seats
Retainers
Valve Guide Seals (you must ask for these when ordering the kit)
Hardened pushrods

Additional Items needed:
Rollmaster double roller timing chain (SDPC, $85)
LS6 Ported oil pump (A.R.E is running a special for July, $139)
Ported Throttle Body
Cam install gasket kit
160* thermostat

 

Yes. allready i have those in my car.

Hooker LT, custom ORY, Ported TB, Ported MAF, K&N filter, 160 T-stat, custom made flange cutout 2.5", Lower box, Nostrills opened for functional air intake, All Free mods, Flowmaster Muffler 3", NGK TR55, MSD wires.

Thanks guys may in this days i'll call the LGM to check out.

Good Luck

 

If your trying to save a little money, you dont *need* the double chain (i think it's overkill anyway) nor do you *need* the ported oil pump. I'm still on my stock pump after 5 years and about a 1/2 a year on the G5X2 H/C...

 

mmmm.. I'll checked this inshalla, what's the part number for G5X-2 ??

 

Additional Items needed:
Rollmaster double roller timing chain (SDPC, $85)
LS6 Ported oil pump (A.R.E is running a special for July, $139)
Ported Throttle Body
Cam install gasket kit
160* thermostat

You don't NEED this stuff...it'll help and I recommend the 160, since you are going to have to get the car tuned anyway they can set your fans to work w/the 160 thermo.

I put X1 in my car w/stock timing chain, oil pump, and have gone over 10K miles so with absolutley no problems. My car also has 102,000 miles and get abused quite regularly.

Check MTI's website for "Josey" here soon as my car is soon to be up for a list of what I've got for my X1 cam. The G5X2 cam except for the longer duration doesn't have much more lift than the X1.

DEFINATLY GO FOR THE DUAL SPRINGS AND TITANIUM RETAINERS!!!!!!! Best thing you can do and the REV's are actually pretty quiet. I got the Larger Diameter set in my car rated above .650 lift cause I had GTP do the machine work to fit those springs when they ported my heads....but for stock heads get the stock DIA. dual springs..you will love them.

Heres a few other supplies you might forget...
New crank bolt,
watter wetter/unless u live up north don't put antifreeze back in..waste of time
98's require new waterpump gaskets..get the 99ups and you can reuse them if you ever change cams again.
I would also replace the front cover gasket (It's reusable, but cheap and good insurance for no leaks)
I'd replace the oil pressure sending unit on the back of the block since it's CAKE to ge to w/the intake and valve covers off.

One warning...loosen the Cam angle sensor at the back of the block and lift it up a lil, I know of some people that have bumped theirs doing a cam swap and it went out. I replaced mine along with all the other sensors back there cause my car was a 99. I seriously would invest in all new sensors that are on the back of the motor just because of the age of the car.

Sorry to have rambled...good luck and keep us posted on the results!!

 

Thanks soo much for the help Josey, my car also has 90,000 miles, every things here in kuwait but G5X-2 No... , about X1 i'll check it with MTI's inshalla.

What's the part number for kit G5X-2??

Thanks..

 

what does inshalla mean ?

 

In God's will. If God is willing. Something like that. Hey Fahad, I hope the pictures I sent for your Ram-Air nostrils helped. What is the story on Ahmad's car?? I have not heard form him in a while.
Take care and be safe.

 

Yeah.. i remember you Thanks a million Mike, i have pics for mine i'll sent it soon for you inshalla.
A month ago Ahmad had an accident but thanks god he is fine and the car except for minor damage.

The mean it's correct but not If god, In God's will, The God is willing always for the very religious and believer.

Good luck

 

Oh man, I did not know that! Glad to hear he is OK though .
I suppose that he got his engine fixed by that shop that dropped it .
If you talk to him, tell him I said hello and that my computer will not let me send the pictures he asked for. I will try it again in a few days.
I will be looking for pictures of your set-up .

 

I will...

 

Fahad, a cam swap is also a good time to install Yella Terra roller rockers and an ASP 25% underdrive pulley.

 

It is not on the website, so you can either email me, or call LGM and we can get you taken care of


Louis

 

Thanks.. guys