Generation IV Internal Engine 2005-2014 LS2 | LS3 | LS7 | L92 | LS9

Need help picking the correct cam

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 6, 2024 | 03:49 PM
  #1  
Ls2vettee's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default Need help picking the correct cam

So I just got my entire car together and tuned (2005 c6 ls2 a4) and while tuning it we discovered the btr stage 2 cam that was bought in 2020 seems to be smaller then stock the way it’s not loping out at all and the way it’s pulling vacuum and the way it’s driving so now I have to do a quick cam swap but I’m unsure of which cam to exactly go with my specs that would matter are

American racing catless 1-7/8 headers
fast 102 intake with 50lb fuel injector clinic injectors
trickflow 225 heads
vigilante 2800 multi disc tourqe converter
Lingenfelter high flow fuel pump
3.42 gears with 4l65e from rpm
Mahle PowerPak Pistons part no (930223270)
Dual btr valve springs

my old cam was a comp cam part no (32734132) but it’s not cut right or something not exactly sure how that would even be possible but here I am lol

btr recommends the “red hot” cam but they don’t site all the specs which idk if I’m exactly a big fan of my tuner recommend the tsp “tsunami v2” but I’m a little worried that’s just to much cam for a car I want to be driveable any input is highly appreciated thank you
The kpa my motor is pulling with this supposed stage 2 btr cam
The kpa my motor is pulling with this supposed stage 2 btr cam
The kpa a stock ls2 would pull
The kpa a stock ls2 would pull (don’t mind the crappy spelling for the google search LOL)


Reply
Old Dec 6, 2024 | 06:26 PM
  #2  
LS1Formulation's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,929
Likes: 1,161
From: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Default

What is your compression ratio?
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2024 | 06:58 PM
  #3  
68Formula's Avatar
TECH Resident
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 937
Likes: 472
Default

What are your plans for the car? Bracket racing 1/8th mile, 1/4 mile, street/strip, autocross, roadcourse?
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2024 | 11:25 PM
  #4  
Abs's Avatar
Abs
TECH Regular
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 427
Likes: 142
From: Franconia, PA
Default

I'm not sure if it's too big for your stall or not, but I really love the specs of the summit 8710 cam. 230/242, .625, .605, 113+3. It's probably too big for my 5.7L where the 8707 or smaller would be more appropriate, but in an ls2 with great heads like yours, I think it probably makes sense. Others might recommend the 8707 instead, but I really just like that 230 lobe with the .625 lift. It's a beast but still probably would be tame enough.
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2024 | 02:31 PM
  #5  
Ls2vettee's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by LS1Formulation
What is your compression ratio?
im not 100% sure but the piston specs are
Bore: 4.070
Stroke: 4.000
Rod Length: 6.125
Dome Volume: -4 cc
Pin Diameter: .927
Compression Height: 1.105
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2024 | 02:31 PM
  #6  
Ls2vettee's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by 68Formula
What are your plans for the car? Bracket racing 1/8th mile, 1/4 mile, street/strip, autocross, roadcourse?
mostly hard street driving/road trips with a trip to a quarter mile strip or road course about once a year
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2024 | 02:33 PM
  #7  
G Atsma's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 22,300
Likes: 3,625
From: Central Cal.
Default

Printing in white NEVER works here...

Last edited by G Atsma; Dec 7, 2024 at 07:00 PM.
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Dec 7, 2024 | 03:27 PM
  #8  
68Formula's Avatar
TECH Resident
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 937
Likes: 472
Default

Road course it helps to have a wide powerband. Your intake setup flows great, so take advantage of it by going with less needed intake duration. This will create a wide powerband and easily tuned to be driveable on the street with a mild convertor, 3.42 gears and still pull past 6500rpm. It'll be responsive when you hit it from a roll too. Something like the SUM-8707R1 226/238 113+3 .600/.600 or similar (225*-230* intake/235*-240* exhaust, IVC ~ 42*-45* and Overlap < 12*). Great all around cam for your particular combination. And it'll lope really nice too.


Last edited by 68Formula; Dec 7, 2024 at 05:31 PM.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 7, 2024 | 05:00 PM
  #9  
Ls2vettee's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by G Atsma
Printing in white NEVER work here...
idk how i did that lol
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2024 | 05:15 PM
  #10  
68Formula's Avatar
TECH Resident
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 937
Likes: 472
Default

Originally Posted by Ls2vettee
idk how i did that lol

Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:09 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE