Should I Get the LT4 Cam??!!?
Should I Get the LT4 HOT Cam??!!? HEy everyone! I just found a guy who has a LT4 cam and wants it for cheap. With my setup do you guys think i should go for it? Would it help with the power that much in the car? I already have a comp cam in it. I had the specs on in the sig but i JUST deleted them. Tear. Any suggestions would be awesome!
P.s.-soon as tax money comes back i'm planning on getting pacesetter headers and a PCMforless tune!
P.s.-soon as tax money comes back i'm planning on getting pacesetter headers and a PCMforless tune!
Last edited by BlackBirdWs6Zzz; Feb 8, 2006 at 05:17 PM.
Sorry, yes it is a hot cam. So what do you think now?? Here is whats in the description basically, basically only about 100 miles on the thing. Engine blew and he is looking to get rid of it.
The duration at lash point in degrees (intake/exhaust) is 279/287; duration at .050" tappet lift (intake/exhaust) is 218/228; and maximum lift with 1.6 rocker ratio (intake/exhaust) is 525/525. Valve lash is zero/zero and lobe centerline is 112 degrees
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Originally Posted by BlackBirdWs6Zzz
Sorry, yes it is a hot cam. So what do you think now?? Here is whats in the description basically, basically only about 100 miles on the thing. Engine blew and he is looking to get rid of it.
you can useally find them new for pretty cheap.
Oh so that could of damaged it? I'm was just guessing maybe it was a high mileage and he did a cam swap and it coudln't take it....who knows. I'll ask the guy. If you guys happen to see one for cheap...let me know cuz i'm kind of interested!!
Personally I would go for it if the cam is in perfect, like new condition. If your overall plans include a cam and all, but if your looking for much higher horsepower in the future than you might want to look at a different cam. The Hotcam is a good street/strip cam, and is very good for a daily driver that is occasionaly taken to the strip. But with the look of your previous mods your looking for the highest quality and performance out of every mod, Example: Borla Catback Exhaust. And you might want to consider a custom grind from someone like Joe Overton or a more aggressive cam from Comp or Crane etc. It's a little more expensive but your sure to be pleased with it, and can still be very streetable. I've seen too many people go with the LT4 Hot Cam and want something more aggressive.
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Ok thats sounds really good, Dunno if i'm going to be packin too much HP at my mileage 120,000 right now, but once i get it rebuilt i would like to go a bit bigger. So can you give me some specs that would be good from like a custom grind cam or Crane came. (i'm not to smart when it comes to cams but i'm trying to learn) 
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a lt4 hot cam is about the biggest cam you can get without getting roller rockers, valve springs, and titanium retainers and **** like that. Im putting the lt4 hot cam in my 96 z28 next weekend, and i think with a good dyno tune it will add about 40 hp(if you have a full exhaust already)
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Originally Posted by 98vortecbw
a lt4 hot cam is about the biggest cam you can get without getting roller rockers, valve springs, and titanium retainers and **** like that. Im putting the lt4 hot cam in my 96 z28 next weekend, and i think with a good dyno tune it will add about 40 hp(if you have a full exhaust already)
i wouldnt run that cam with stock valve springs.
too much lift
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hotcam would have .492" lift with 1.5 rockers. i'm not sure what the stock LT1 springs are rated to and i really am not that interested, but i'm sure it would get very close or go over stock valve spring recommended lift. not to mention the fact that stock valve springs already have plenty of miles on them. i'd suggest replacing them. LT4 springs are CHEAP from samtaylor and will handle that amount of lift fine. it's on the edge with 1.6 rockers but many ppl run that kit (myself included, deal i couldn't pass up).
so you dont' know what cam is already in your car? if there is already an aftermarket cam in there, then chances are that the hotcam is either smaller or barely bigger.
BTW- i know you copied those specs, but they are wrong in calling it lobe centerline. it's actually lobe seperation angle, which is the seperation in degrees of the lobe centerlines.
since you don't seem to know too much (not an insult) i would either pass on it and look for a new one, or make sure to get pictures of the cam from the seller and post them up to have somebody look at them for you. personally i'd pass because if you really want the hotcam you can find it for cheap.
find the specs on the cam you already have and post them up.
so you dont' know what cam is already in your car? if there is already an aftermarket cam in there, then chances are that the hotcam is either smaller or barely bigger.
BTW- i know you copied those specs, but they are wrong in calling it lobe centerline. it's actually lobe seperation angle, which is the seperation in degrees of the lobe centerlines.
since you don't seem to know too much (not an insult) i would either pass on it and look for a new one, or make sure to get pictures of the cam from the seller and post them up to have somebody look at them for you. personally i'd pass because if you really want the hotcam you can find it for cheap.
find the specs on the cam you already have and post them up.
Here are the specs for the Comp Cam:
218in@.050
224ex@.050
495 in lift w/1.5
503 ex lift w/1.5
112+4 LSA
I do have 1.6 Roller Rockers as well in there. The hotcam the guy is selling is only 100 bucks. I thought it was a good deal!
218in@.050
224ex@.050
495 in lift w/1.5
503 ex lift w/1.5
112+4 LSA
I do have 1.6 Roller Rockers as well in there. The hotcam the guy is selling is only 100 bucks. I thought it was a good deal!
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well, if it's not messed up then it's ok. the point is just that you can find them all over the place for that price.
i got the ENTIRE hotcam kit for $125. this came off a track only car and had a couple hundred miles on it. i know the guy so i actually know all that to be true.
i wouldn't waste my time with a hotcam if you already have that cam in your car. if you want something bigger, then actually get something worthwhile. with the advances in cam technology you can go bigger and better while still retaining AMAZING streetability.
pass on it.
i got the ENTIRE hotcam kit for $125. this came off a track only car and had a couple hundred miles on it. i know the guy so i actually know all that to be true.
i wouldn't waste my time with a hotcam if you already have that cam in your car. if you want something bigger, then actually get something worthwhile. with the advances in cam technology you can go bigger and better while still retaining AMAZING streetability.
pass on it.
