a few questions about a cam swap
09-07-2012, 06:31 PM
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a few questions about a cam swap hey guys i have a 94 formula lt1 and have a few questions. ive given thought to a cam swap, the motor has 90k and is running 6# of boost from a procharger. what would be a good cam? or should i leave the stock one. also do i need to pull the motor to do the swap and should i swap valve springs?
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09-07-2012, 07:48 PM
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so much to consider with this, stock bottom end youll be playinng with fire running boost and wanting to add more, also im sure a custom grind from lloyd elliot or ai would be more focused on boost, not sure the gains with stock top end though, also new springs are a must lt1 stock springs are weak lt4 hotcam springs arent much better either, while your at it id do 1.6 rr though.
cam swap can be done in car also, ive done it and followed shbox guide on his website, id check it out hardest part is oil pan removal to take timing cover off. hope this helps im sure others will chime in as well with more info or correct me in areas im wrong
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cam swap can be done in car also, ive done it and followed shbox guide on his website, id check it out hardest part is oil pan removal to take timing cover off. hope this helps im sure others will chime in as well with more info or correct me in areas im wrong
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09-08-2012, 06:30 AM
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I'd venture to say there are other things on the car you could work on for a winter project and get more bang for your buck than you would from a cam swap.
If the motor is healthy and properly tuned, you should be making enough power already to put you in the mid 11's, PROVIDED the rest of the car is set up for it.
What does it have for suspension, gearing, trans, TC? Any ET goals, or just a fun driver that sounds badass?
I'd keep the stock cam and keep the revs below 6000 until it's time for a rebuild. If you cam it, accept the fact that you'll shorten its life.
If the motor is healthy and properly tuned, you should be making enough power already to put you in the mid 11's, PROVIDED the rest of the car is set up for it.
What does it have for suspension, gearing, trans, TC? Any ET goals, or just a fun driver that sounds badass?
I'd keep the stock cam and keep the revs below 6000 until it's time for a rebuild. If you cam it, accept the fact that you'll shorten its life.
09-08-2012, 11:48 AM
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okay thanks for the advice. yeah im really just building a bad *** weekend car. prev. owner splurged on hotchkiss website so suspension is good lol. im probably going to gear it and put in a higher stahl converter. i didnt know if there were cams out there that would help get power out of the boost
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