What did you spend on your custom cam setup
Getting ready to spend some cash 
12-24-2007, 05:22 PM
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parts-in the ballpark of $2,000
which includes new opti, timing set, water pump, valve springs, 1.6rr, pushrods, lifters, cc custom grind, and also a tune...dont forget that
which includes new opti, timing set, water pump, valve springs, 1.6rr, pushrods, lifters, cc custom grind, and also a tune...dont forget that
12-25-2007, 09:22 PM
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budget for about $2000 for a cam swap using quality parts.
my setup
custom cam: $300
morel billet lifters: $450 (Comp Rs suck. these lifters will last a long time)
pushrods: $180
PAC1518 valvesprings, chromoly retainers: $200 (bought off someone, new in box)
pro mag 1.6 rockers, 7/16" studs, trickflow guideplates: $200 (bought used)
might as well get a new opti and timing chain while you're at it. I dont have enough cash to upgrade to a vented opti with the new front cover and LT4 extreme duty timing chain, but it would be a good idea. add another $500 or so for those.
throw in timing cover gasket set, I think like $15. plus intake manifold gaskets.
I'm using 42lb injectors (yes, overkill) that I got for $200 used.
a PCM tune will be around $100.
Im probably forgetting a few things.
my setup
custom cam: $300
morel billet lifters: $450 (Comp Rs suck. these lifters will last a long time)
pushrods: $180
PAC1518 valvesprings, chromoly retainers: $200 (bought off someone, new in box)
pro mag 1.6 rockers, 7/16" studs, trickflow guideplates: $200 (bought used)
might as well get a new opti and timing chain while you're at it. I dont have enough cash to upgrade to a vented opti with the new front cover and LT4 extreme duty timing chain, but it would be a good idea. add another $500 or so for those.
throw in timing cover gasket set, I think like $15. plus intake manifold gaskets.
I'm using 42lb injectors (yes, overkill) that I got for $200 used.
a PCM tune will be around $100.
Im probably forgetting a few things.
12-25-2007, 10:30 PM
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bought cam used on ls1tech gm 847 (200), ls6 springs (110), new oem lifters (200), comp 1 piece pushrods chromoly (200), lt4 timing set approx 300, new opti 300 so i guess just under 1500