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Old May 19, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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I want something slightly bigger than the lt1 hotcam but i dont need it to pull past 5800 and it has to pick up around 2000rpms atleast and can i get a link to it?
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Old May 19, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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The HOT cam needs to rev beyond 5800. What is your definition of "bigger".
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Old May 19, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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If you only want to rev to 5800 get the crane 227 cam, anything bigger will be a waste and slow down your car, even the hotcam revs past that. JFYI the fastest cam only LT1 ran the crane 227 cam for the longest time until he put a custom cam in.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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where can i get this from?
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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Anywhere that sells Crane cams. The duration is 210/224 compred to the HOT cam's 218/228 so it is "smaller" but if you want to keep revs that low will perform better.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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wats the lift? 5xx/5xx
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Old May 19, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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.479/.518 with stock 1.5 rockers.
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so if i was to get just this cam what would i need for the install, like what can i leave as is and what must i buy other than a Timing Chain
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You'll need new valvesprings, retainers, gaskets, and might as well change valveseals while your there. And timing chain as you mentioned.
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On the timing chain a new stock chain is usually fine on the used gears. Don't buy into all the stupidity you see here about needing a stronger timing chain, the stocker is not failure prone. I am aware of one single one breaking due to no outside cause. Seeing as I have been playin with this car for 7 years and am active on 4 boards that at least have BIG LT1 sections like this the fact I have only read about one means it is a very good piece.
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This Lunati "Voodoo" cam is in that same range:

Advertised Duration IN/EX: 262/270
Duration @ .050 IN/EX: 211/219
Gross Valve Lift IN/EX: .507"/.515"
LSA / ICL: 112/106
Valve Lash IN/EX: Hyd/Hyd
RPM Range: 1600-5600

With 1.6 rockers, lift is .540/.548

http://www.holley.com/60120.asp
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Old May 19, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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Lingenfelter has a 211/219 cam with a little more lift, and yeah I think those would be good considerations as well.
I think more people should be using these "baby" cams, they really do perform well.
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