I need to get a cam I can run with stock springs on a stockish motor. All i have really is headers but I am just looking for something like a good LS6 cam or any cam i can use basically without putting too much load on the stock springs. Reason is my engine when trying to start, wants to back fire and pop before starting and I think the chain may be worn or jumped but replacing the cam would give me reason to pull the front cover to check everything out, unless someone thinks thats normal? When running it sounds fine. Could be just a tuning issue, maybe timing in the PCM. thanks

 

even with LS6 cam, you would need new springs

 

damn, ls1 springs are weak?

 

so are lt1 springs...its not that they arent strong enough for a cam opening and closeing the valves fast...and/or to keep up with high rpm...and higher lift numbers...they just arent made for it

 

had a huge cam on my LT1 stock springs, never broke a spring. I eventually upgraded with a bigger cam and springs.

 

Mike try and get a 04 Z06 cam if you can. Also you can get a set of LS2 springs on ebay for around $40-$50. Or spend about $100 on the board for Comp 918's and call it a day.

 

<<< has ls6 springs 4 sale!!!!!!

 

I have some used LS6 springs $50..

 

^^^ But doesn't work well when Bruser is around. LOL!

 

new updates youll be surprised!!

 

You got lucky. All it takes is one spring to break and your engine is toast. IMO $50-60 for new LS6 springs from SDPC is cheap insurance. Better yet, more insurance w/Patriot gold duals w/Ti retainers and new seals for ~$250 shipped.

 

Don't worry, there's a few things missing from the sig...

 

dynoed 415/412 yet? with no tune?

 

You know someone who did ?

 

yeah lol

 

Me too..

 

thanks everyone, will probably go for some LS6 springs, anyone know what they are rated at? max lift? are they dual? I want some patriots gold springs but dont have that kinda cash laying around at the moment. If you have some springs pm me, maybe we can work something out.

 

Going to the dyno on Thurs..

 

what were teh specks on your huge cam with stock lt1 springs

 

somthing like .525/.540 but i went to a .579/.584..... i know those arent that big for an LS1 but for an LT1 they were pretty good cams.