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08-08-2007, 12:19 AM
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biggest cam ok whats the biggest cam pretty lopey i can run with my stock internals on my lt1. like atock springs lifetrs rockers all that. or a kit for under 400 with it all and under 400. and how hard are they to put it can i do it in my home garage.
08-08-2007, 12:54 AM
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You cant have a lopey cam really without replacing other valvetrain considering most of the cams that sound lopey are too big for stock springs. You could get away with stock rockers if you wanted but it would be a good idea to get new lifters if you have a good amount of miles on your car. I think it would be a waste to do a cam swap without doing everything cause id personally rather do it all once and do it right and not damage the motor by running a lopey cam that has a lift greater than the stock valvetrain can support.
08-08-2007, 12:22 PM
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hotcam was desgined to work with the stock motor and stock tune, you dont need new internals at all, per GM. Yur not gonna run 11's but you will notice a difference in sound and power
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08-08-2007, 04:33 PM
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A cam without new springs is like breaking the home run record after using steroids...sure you can say you've done it but its just not the same 
Big cam done right > Small cam no springs
Hank Aaron > Barry Bonds
Big cam done right > Small cam no springs
Hank Aaron > Barry Bonds
08-09-2007, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by infinitebird
ANY aftermarket cam is too big for stock springs.
08-09-2007, 09:02 PM
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The springs in the HOT cam kit work OK with the light weight LT4 valves but the LT1 valves are heavier and to get the most out of that cam you need more spring, even then it is only servicable, not great.
This is a big mod with a lot of costs besides the actual cam. Don't do it halfassed, save a few more bucks and do it right.
This is a big mod with a lot of costs besides the actual cam. Don't do it halfassed, save a few more bucks and do it right.
08-09-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 96capricemgr
The springs in the HOT cam kit work OK with the light weight LT4 valves but the LT1 valves are heavier and to get the most out of that cam you need more spring, even then it is only servicable, not great.
This is a big mod with a lot of costs besides the actual cam. Don't do it halfassed, save a few more bucks and do it right.
This is a big mod with a lot of costs besides the actual cam. Don't do it halfassed, save a few more bucks and do it right.
damn,i wish more people would have your logic!
08-09-2007, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sam95transam
zlover, good to see another CFB member on here. Not to get sidetracked but are you goin to the AutoFair this fall?
08-09-2007, 11:46 PM
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Go custom. A cam isn't something you "budget." Wait until you have the money to get what's right for you and then do it.
If you're sticking with a stock bottom end, get a custom grind that will make you a lot of power from 2000-6200 RPM. A lot of those off the shelf grinds don't even wake up until about 4k, and you gotta run them to 65-6800 RPM.
Lots of power but you're just asking for a spun bearing with that.
If you're sticking with a stock bottom end, get a custom grind that will make you a lot of power from 2000-6200 RPM. A lot of those off the shelf grinds don't even wake up until about 4k, and you gotta run them to 65-6800 RPM.
Lots of power but you're just asking for a spun bearing with that.
08-11-2007, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by scorpion_z28
The problem is who makes custom cams,Bret??
catch him if you can.
Le,only sells his cams with the Heads.
Any others you know?
catch him if you can.
Le,only sells his cams with the Heads.
Any others you know?
08-11-2007, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by zlover129
Ive got a custom cam from Advanced Induction, 224/234 .567/.577 on a 110 LSA. I ******* love it, beats the ground, runs strong, and is extremely streetable.
Also, can anyone give me the valve events and overlap @.050" of that cam?
Thanks!