Stock LQ4 Cam options?
Stock LQ4 Cam options? I am a noob here but just spent hours searching with no luck.
I am dropping an LQ4 into a 1994 F body and would like to give the engine a little bit of kick before install.
The LQ4 is out of a 2002 2500HD.
What Camshafts net the most RWHP? I was considering using a GM Hotcam but i'm sure there are much better options out there.
I dont care if I need to install springs too. I've pretty much figured that i'd have to do springs too.
What cam wakes up the LQ4 best?
Thank You
I am dropping an LQ4 into a 1994 F body and would like to give the engine a little bit of kick before install.
The LQ4 is out of a 2002 2500HD.
What Camshafts net the most RWHP? I was considering using a GM Hotcam but i'm sure there are much better options out there.
I dont care if I need to install springs too. I've pretty much figured that i'd have to do springs too.
What cam wakes up the LQ4 best?
Thank You
Teching In
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For the most RWHP, the sky is the limit.
For my 6.0 LQ4, which is in a truck, I speced out a 210/218 112 +2. This cam provides the max area under the curve, a nice bump in HP, and is small enough that O2 sensors keep working. I think there was an article written in Hot Rod a couple years back where they tested a few different cams in a 6.0 L truck engine. Here is a link.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...camshafts.html
For my 6.0 LQ4, which is in a truck, I speced out a 210/218 112 +2. This cam provides the max area under the curve, a nice bump in HP, and is small enough that O2 sensors keep working. I think there was an article written in Hot Rod a couple years back where they tested a few different cams in a 6.0 L truck engine. Here is a link.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...camshafts.html
That article is pretty good. It's kinda funny but that article really says to me that I want the GMPP Hotcam 12480033. This is the second time that this cam has come up as a good cam to me.
The other cam that really shined to me was the crane 144HR00118
Anyone have either of these cams in a virtually stock LQ4 / 9
The other cam that really shined to me was the crane 144HR00118
Anyone have either of these cams in a virtually stock LQ4 / 9
I just put an Lq4 in my 86 camaro and used the Comp Cams XR275HR (222/224 - .566/.568 w 1.7 rocker - 112 LSA) with a set of LS6 springs. I am running a carburated intake, 1 3/4 headers, through a 700r4 and a 9 inch rearend. I just took it to the dyno and it made 350 hp @ 5500 rpm through flowmaster exhaust and 366 with open exhaust. Peak torque was about 425 @ 3000 rpm for both. This car sees a lot of street time and i have been nothin but happy with this setup. I also went with this setup becuase i could use the LS6 springs that are a little more affordable than some of the aftermarket ones. Hope this helps. good luck.
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