LS2 Cam Question
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LS2 Cam Question I have a cam for the GTO (thanks SocalSS)
591/591 226/226 112lsa
what all should I need to support this?
Following kit was suggested:
Quote:
COMP Cams #54100
Gen III/LS1/LS6 RPM Valvetrain Upgrade Kit - Mild High Performance Cams
Kit Includes:
*
(16) #7955 5/16 7.400" Hi-Tech Push-Rod
*
(16) #26918 Hi-Performance GM Gen III/LS1/LS6 Valve Spring
*
(16) # 772 Titanium Valve Spring Retainer for use with std locks
Recommended for use with a mild High-Perf Cam.
is there anything else I should need (other than a tune)?
591/591 226/226 112lsa
what all should I need to support this?
Following kit was suggested:
Quote:
COMP Cams #54100
Gen III/LS1/LS6 RPM Valvetrain Upgrade Kit - Mild High Performance Cams
Kit Includes:
*
(16) #7955 5/16 7.400" Hi-Tech Push-Rod
*
(16) #26918 Hi-Performance GM Gen III/LS1/LS6 Valve Spring
*
(16) # 772 Titanium Valve Spring Retainer for use with std locks
Recommended for use with a mild High-Perf Cam.
is there anything else I should need (other than a tune)?
I have that same cam it looks like. Is it the GTP-420?
Anyway, forget about the comp kit unless you just like spending more $ than you need. You can get a Patriot spring kit w/Ti retainers, locks, seals, and seats for ~$250 shipped which is cheaper than just the 918's and retainers plus the patriots are dual springs good to .650 lift so they should last longer too. Several sponsors have hardened PR's for ~110 (I think TSP or Futral has them on sale for less). Or you can watch and buy some used ones for $75 or under. Then you also need a cam change gasket & bolt kit.
I'd also suggest a LS2 timing chain if yours is an LS1. You never said what year of Goat it was. They're under $40 and its cheap insurance. You could also look at getting a ported oil pump. It isn't necessary, but beneficial. Just an upgrade while its apart.
Anyway, forget about the comp kit unless you just like spending more $ than you need. You can get a Patriot spring kit w/Ti retainers, locks, seals, and seats for ~$250 shipped which is cheaper than just the 918's and retainers plus the patriots are dual springs good to .650 lift so they should last longer too. Several sponsors have hardened PR's for ~110 (I think TSP or Futral has them on sale for less). Or you can watch and buy some used ones for $75 or under. Then you also need a cam change gasket & bolt kit.
I'd also suggest a LS2 timing chain if yours is an LS1. You never said what year of Goat it was. They're under $40 and its cheap insurance. You could also look at getting a ported oil pump. It isn't necessary, but beneficial. Just an upgrade while its apart.
