Hot Cam Advice !!!!
Hot Cam Advice !!!! I'm putting a 96 LT1 with 44k miles to replace my 94 LT1. I was wondering what do you guys thing about the LT4 hotcam. Here are some info :
I want to port and polish the heads but I don't want to go crazy on modifications. I have Hooker headers, MSD Coil, SLP Air induction, aftermarket underdrive pully, SLP light weight flywheel, Spec stage 2 clutch for the M6, Aluminum driveshaft, After market torque arm, 4:10 gears and a flowmasters.
As far as the engine, I only have the headers and 1.6 golden rockers. My question is what else do you guys think need to be done at this point if I'm looking for around 400 horse, beside the hot cam, what else needs to be done if I want to port and polish the heads, again, I'm just looking to have more power but I'm not racing, I simply want to beat every factory Mustang out there
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Any help will be soo appreciated, I'm new to this.
Thank you guys.
I want to port and polish the heads but I don't want to go crazy on modifications. I have Hooker headers, MSD Coil, SLP Air induction, aftermarket underdrive pully, SLP light weight flywheel, Spec stage 2 clutch for the M6, Aluminum driveshaft, After market torque arm, 4:10 gears and a flowmasters.
As far as the engine, I only have the headers and 1.6 golden rockers. My question is what else do you guys think need to be done at this point if I'm looking for around 400 horse, beside the hot cam, what else needs to be done if I want to port and polish the heads, again, I'm just looking to have more power but I'm not racing, I simply want to beat every factory Mustang out there
.Any help will be soo appreciated, I'm new to this.
Thank you guys.
Originally Posted by mybluez28echoes
My question is what else do you guys think need to be done at this point if I'm looking for around 400 horse, beside the hot cam, what else needs to be done if I want to port and polish the heads, again, I'm just looking to have more power but I'm not racing, I simply want to beat every factory Mustang out there .
Any help will be soo appreciated, I'm new to this.
Thank you guys.
.Any help will be soo appreciated, I'm new to this.
Thank you guys.
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Verdad Gallardo For 400 rwhp NA, you're gonna need a cam in the range of the CC306, some nice heads and the valvetrain to work with it all. A custom cam would be best. Do you not want to go with nitrous?
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The HC is a nice street cam w/ supporting mods. But as said above, the GM springs are not up to the task for longevity. (my issue right now) If you want 400hp from a hotcam, you need 383 cubes or more.
Nitrous, hmmmmm, never really thought about it but I heard that when you go nitrous you should modify other stuff, the question is what? I would like to go with a nitrous but will it damage any other thing that can not accomodate that type of modification?
What happens if I use nitrous and keep my LT1 stock and just add 1.6 rocker arms? I just don't wanna damage anything and I'm really clueless about the nitrous as you can tell. I really appreciate all your help guys. One last question: What type of RWHP should I expect if I add nitrous to a hot cam, ported and polished heads and all the things I mentioned that I already have on the car?
Thank you guys again, I appreciate your suggestions.
What happens if I use nitrous and keep my LT1 stock and just add 1.6 rocker arms? I just don't wanna damage anything and I'm really clueless about the nitrous as you can tell. I really appreciate all your help guys. One last question: What type of RWHP should I expect if I add nitrous to a hot cam, ported and polished heads and all the things I mentioned that I already have on the car?
Thank you guys again, I appreciate your suggestions.
My vote would be to go with a diffent cam. I dont know too many people that wouldnt go with a comp 305 or 503 vs the hot cam. Do a bit of reasearch about cams before going with the hotcam. It is appealing because it is a kit but you can piece together a much better set up if you take your time and get what you want. THe comp 503 is what most people will say is the best cam to get with stock heads. Its got tons of power a nice lope at idle and you dont have to spin the motor real fast to take advantage of it.
I am saying this after reading various forums for months and I dont usually hear to many actually suggest the hotcam. I dont think it is much more then the factory lt4 cam if I remember correctly. Anything factory could be improved upon.
I am saying this after reading various forums for months and I dont usually hear to many actually suggest the hotcam. I dont think it is much more then the factory lt4 cam if I remember correctly. Anything factory could be improved upon.
I agree with the above comment regarding the cc503. It will be large enough to give you a great powerband and not lose any bottom end.
You can add as much nitrous as you want. There are people spraying up to 150hp shot on a stock LT1. The LT1 loves nitrous because of the relatively high compression. You should do it safely with all the necessary switches and relays.
You can add as much nitrous as you want. There are people spraying up to 150hp shot on a stock LT1. The LT1 loves nitrous because of the relatively high compression. You should do it safely with all the necessary switches and relays.
400 rwhp isn't hard to make at all if you have the funds. Your only limitation is your pocket book. Both of these guys seem to produce the numbers you are looking to achieve: http://www.advancedinduction.com/AiPerfLT1.html
http://www.eportworks.com/LT1LE2.htm
http://www.eportworks.com/LT1LE2.htm
Most folks will agree given the numbers my car runs that it is near 400rwhp through the automatic, I do not have dyno numbers too support that but the track is what really matters anyway right.
AI 190cc heads, ported intake and a cam pretty similar in duration to the Comp 503.
Through an M6 there is absolutely no doubt I would be over the 400rwhp number through fairly quiet exhaust even, Dynomax UltraFlo 2.5" with resonators and x-pipe.
Like I said above going to need above average heads and cam. The local machineshop down the road would be a crapshoot for heads at this level. Sure there are some who could do it but not many. Better off to work with people who have proven what they are capable of.
AI 190cc heads, ported intake and a cam pretty similar in duration to the Comp 503.
Through an M6 there is absolutely no doubt I would be over the 400rwhp number through fairly quiet exhaust even, Dynomax UltraFlo 2.5" with resonators and x-pipe.
Like I said above going to need above average heads and cam. The local machineshop down the road would be a crapshoot for heads at this level. Sure there are some who could do it but not many. Better off to work with people who have proven what they are capable of.