1996 B-Body Cam Selection
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1996 B-Body Cam Selection Hello Forum, Looking to cam my 1996 Impala, this is the first time I've ventured into internal components and I have been doing my research I just have a few questions for someone who has a bit more experience than I.
Current Mods:
Custom Ram Air Intake w/ working Cowl Induction Hood
4.11 Rear End w/ Posi
22" Rims 35 Series Tire
Stock Bottom End / Stock Heads and Valvetrain
Stock Stall Converter
Stock Manifolds
I plan on installing a set of long tube headers before I get into Cam replacement but I'd like to keep the heads and bottom end stock for now, I'm looking for a "Temporary" cam for a rough lopey idle but my main focus is performance. I plan on doing major head work and bottom end work in the future but would just like to put a cam in now to get me by. Looking for a nice low end/mid range cam to get my 4500lb beast moving...Preferably without having to change out the stall or springs or rockers, but if the performance yields are much greater by running a bigger cam with a stall and springs & RR I'm more than willing to do so, I'd like to know all my options though. I've seen so many cams from so many different websites it gets overwhelming... NOT looking to take my RPM's to an unsafe level or lose any Low-end. Street car doesn't see any track usage at this point.
Choices:
cc503: (224/230 .537/.544 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
Crane 227: (210/224 .511/.553 112lsa) w/1.6RR's
-Downfall is "Sleeper" idle
GM846: (222/230 .543/.563 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
LPE 211/219: (211/219 .530/.560 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
-Downfall is "Sleeper " idle
If anyone can help me out with some more in-depth information it would be great as this is my first time selecting a Cam. Will be doing most of the install myself.
Thanks ahead of time for any advice, first time post not trying to come leech info just not sure where else to look. Any suggestions help!!!
-Ryan
Edit: Also anyone know the specifics of being able to Cam the LT1 in B-bodies without removing the motor? Or am I hoisting it out for this one, thanks!
Current Mods:
Custom Ram Air Intake w/ working Cowl Induction Hood
4.11 Rear End w/ Posi
22" Rims 35 Series Tire
Stock Bottom End / Stock Heads and Valvetrain
Stock Stall Converter
Stock Manifolds
I plan on installing a set of long tube headers before I get into Cam replacement but I'd like to keep the heads and bottom end stock for now, I'm looking for a "Temporary" cam for a rough lopey idle but my main focus is performance. I plan on doing major head work and bottom end work in the future but would just like to put a cam in now to get me by. Looking for a nice low end/mid range cam to get my 4500lb beast moving...Preferably without having to change out the stall or springs or rockers, but if the performance yields are much greater by running a bigger cam with a stall and springs & RR I'm more than willing to do so, I'd like to know all my options though. I've seen so many cams from so many different websites it gets overwhelming... NOT looking to take my RPM's to an unsafe level or lose any Low-end. Street car doesn't see any track usage at this point.
Choices:
cc503: (224/230 .537/.544 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
Crane 227: (210/224 .511/.553 112lsa) w/1.6RR's
-Downfall is "Sleeper" idle
GM846: (222/230 .543/.563 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
LPE 211/219: (211/219 .530/.560 112lsa) w/ 1.6RR's
-Downfall is "Sleeper " idle
If anyone can help me out with some more in-depth information it would be great as this is my first time selecting a Cam. Will be doing most of the install myself.
Thanks ahead of time for any advice, first time post not trying to come leech info just not sure where else to look. Any suggestions help!!!
-Ryan
Edit: Also anyone know the specifics of being able to Cam the LT1 in B-bodies without removing the motor? Or am I hoisting it out for this one, thanks!
You would see a gain if you swapped only your springs and kept the stock cam. Atleast do springs with the cam, even if not RR. All three would be most worthwhile since your already going to be in there.
Are you on impalassforum.com They have tons of useful info there.
I hear the 503 and the 227 commonly, I think the 227 is hard to find now, but I honestly cant remember if thats right or not.
Good luck either way, and keep us posted here and over there^ Hope this Helps
ZACH
Also, I believe you just have to remove the radiator to get the cam out. Worst case is you will have to move the condensor also, if your A/C works then you can swing it out of the way, if its empty just pull it off.
Are you on impalassforum.com They have tons of useful info there.
I hear the 503 and the 227 commonly, I think the 227 is hard to find now, but I honestly cant remember if thats right or not.
Good luck either way, and keep us posted here and over there^ Hope this Helps
ZACH
Also, I believe you just have to remove the radiator to get the cam out. Worst case is you will have to move the condensor also, if your A/C works then you can swing it out of the way, if its empty just pull it off.
