lt4 hot cam vs. CC503
12-23-2007, 09:05 PM
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You said your car is for street/daily driver use. WIth that said the cc503 is more than you need because smaller cams will have more torque and power down low which is what you are going to want plus a smaller cam will not have cam surge and will just be a little better for daily driving. The hot cam is alright but there are better cams out there. I would go with the Crane 227 if I was you. My second choice would be the LPE 211/219.
Check my thread out it should help you out alot:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/826333-input-making-stock-headed-cam-guide.html
Check my thread out it should help you out alot:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/826333-input-making-stock-headed-cam-guide.html
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12-24-2007, 02:45 AM
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well from the looks of it, seems like I'll be going cc503, lpe211/219 crane 227,
seems the CC is biggest, BUTT requires Most RPM 64-6500 ehhh... kinda worried about that.. have you 503 guys had problems with this?
the lpe seems to have a couple good votes but is a "sleeper" cam with little lope- i've always loved choppy/lopey cams BUT it has the lowest rpm 6000-6100 and Aba seems to like it
And then the Crane - held cam only record and is known as the torque monster
guys.. I need some of your more experienced input on this, These all seem like great options. I'm 3 way split on my decision. So..........
seems the CC is biggest, BUTT requires Most RPM 64-6500 ehhh... kinda worried about that.. have you 503 guys had problems with this?
the lpe seems to have a couple good votes but is a "sleeper" cam with little lope- i've always loved choppy/lopey cams BUT it has the lowest rpm 6000-6100 and Aba seems to like it
And then the Crane - held cam only record and is known as the torque monster
guys.. I need some of your more experienced input on this, These all seem like great options. I'm 3 way split on my decision. So..........
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12-24-2007, 10:36 AM
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12-24-2007, 03:43 PM
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I like the cc503 its nice and choppy but not overkill and its got alot of midrange pull to it. I would personally run the 305 or the 503 in a DD. As aba said LPE cams are also very good but a little small in my opinion.
12-24-2007, 11:02 PM
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well guys I think im going to be calling comp cams to figure some stuff out but so far its lookin like the cc503 might be what i need. the only thing is do you guys think it sounds good while idling? or more like a boat ?
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Just advice I would give Lloyde Elliot a call and spend the money on a good head and cam setup from him. Also If I had it over again I would have gotten in contact with 1 of the sponsors on here for Nitrous.
12-25-2007, 01:54 AM
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I will give you my opinion for what it is worth.
The HCK- Great for anyone looking for more performance with stock limitations. It has good driveability and is ENGINEERED for that motor. The components that come with the kit are also engineered for that specific cam. It is the easiest and cheapest cam swap available, or should I say the most complete component matched.
Crane 227- Sweetest little cam out there and it has been around for awhile and proven a performer time and time again. Also a GREAT option for use in dd with the best low end torque ( thats what you drive)
CC503- Very popular cam. It needs major complimenting to achieve its potential and this is most often overlooked. It bridges the realm of stock capabilities and is often installed with mismatched components. On the dyno it outperforms both of the previously mentioned cams, however in real world it lends itself to cam surge and you have to get it revving past 3500 to get it moving. If it has the flow and the valvetrain to accomodate it, this is a mena little cam as well.
LPE- Although there are many grinds available from them, they have one thing in common. They were test driven in the LT1 and then adjusted from there so like the hotcam they were engineered specifically for this motor. Lingenfelter was the sought after name for Corvette enthusiasts for years. They have tremendous drive capabilities, but can be on the pricey side. They also need complimenting valvetrain work to afford the best potential.
This should make everything as clear as mud now
The HCK- Great for anyone looking for more performance with stock limitations. It has good driveability and is ENGINEERED for that motor. The components that come with the kit are also engineered for that specific cam. It is the easiest and cheapest cam swap available, or should I say the most complete component matched.
Crane 227- Sweetest little cam out there and it has been around for awhile and proven a performer time and time again. Also a GREAT option for use in dd with the best low end torque ( thats what you drive)
CC503- Very popular cam. It needs major complimenting to achieve its potential and this is most often overlooked. It bridges the realm of stock capabilities and is often installed with mismatched components. On the dyno it outperforms both of the previously mentioned cams, however in real world it lends itself to cam surge and you have to get it revving past 3500 to get it moving. If it has the flow and the valvetrain to accomodate it, this is a mena little cam as well.
LPE- Although there are many grinds available from them, they have one thing in common. They were test driven in the LT1 and then adjusted from there so like the hotcam they were engineered specifically for this motor. Lingenfelter was the sought after name for Corvette enthusiasts for years. They have tremendous drive capabilities, but can be on the pricey side. They also need complimenting valvetrain work to afford the best potential.
This should make everything as clear as mud now
