Cam question
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Chesapeake Beach Maryland
2015 C5 of Year Finalist
Cam question
The following cam is available from an online vendor.
Is this close to the LT4 Hot Cam Specs? This is a "noname" cam
for a bargain price. $140 - what do you think?
LT-1 / LT-4 PERFORMANCE HYDRAULIC ROLLER DESIGN.
THIS CAMSHAFT HAS NO FUEL PUMP LOBE.
THESE CAMS ARE INSPECTED,CLEANED, STRAIGHTENED AND THEN GROUND TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
.495 INTAKE LIFT / DUR.@.050 .218 DEGREES
.502 EXHAUST LIFT / DUR. @.050 .224 DEGREES
LOBE SEPERATION IS II0 DEGREES ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A 112 DEGREE LOBE SEPERATION
THIS CAM WORKS WITH THE STOCK TORQUE CONVERTER.
IF APPLICATION IS FOR LT1/SPECIFY IF LONG DOWEL PIN IS NEEDED.
CAM IS AVAILABLE WITHOUT FUEL PUMP LOBE.
VERY STREETABLE AND A GOOD ADDITION TO ANY LT1/LT4 POWER PLANT.
FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY! there is NO GUARENTEE OF EMISSIONS COMPATABILITY.........
Is this close to the LT4 Hot Cam Specs? This is a "noname" cam
for a bargain price. $140 - what do you think?
LT-1 / LT-4 PERFORMANCE HYDRAULIC ROLLER DESIGN.
THIS CAMSHAFT HAS NO FUEL PUMP LOBE.
THESE CAMS ARE INSPECTED,CLEANED, STRAIGHTENED AND THEN GROUND TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
.495 INTAKE LIFT / DUR.@.050 .218 DEGREES
.502 EXHAUST LIFT / DUR. @.050 .224 DEGREES
LOBE SEPERATION IS II0 DEGREES ALSO AVAILABLE WITH A 112 DEGREE LOBE SEPERATION
THIS CAM WORKS WITH THE STOCK TORQUE CONVERTER.
IF APPLICATION IS FOR LT1/SPECIFY IF LONG DOWEL PIN IS NEEDED.
CAM IS AVAILABLE WITHOUT FUEL PUMP LOBE.
VERY STREETABLE AND A GOOD ADDITION TO ANY LT1/LT4 POWER PLANT.
FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY! there is NO GUARENTEE OF EMISSIONS COMPATABILITY.........
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
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From: Mount Vernon Indiana
I can tell you from many personal experiences, a "no name" and a name brand cam will be significantly different even if the cam card shows the exact same specs. There are hundreds of other measurements that are not listed on the cam card. It may run similar, but I would bet the hot cam would run at least slightly better.
You'd be amazed at the research $$ that goes into the a cam that doesn't show up on the cam card.
You'd be amazed at the research $$ that goes into the a cam that doesn't show up on the cam card.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: One day you're a Comet...the next day you're dust... Arkansas
I thought the Hotcam was a wimpy cam!
Hell, why cheap out as much trouble as a cam is to install. You can get the real thing for around $200.
Hell, why cheap out as much trouble as a cam is to install. You can get the real thing for around $200.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Chesapeake Beach Maryland
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I'm just checking around and doing my research and this was an inexpensive cam that showed up in a search on a popular auction site.
I'm well known as a tight aZZ when it comes to parting with my $$!!
I still really have no clue what cam to buy. I keep bouncing back and forth between just going with the tried and true Hotcam, or something a little different.
Hell, I can't even make up my mind who to do my headwork. I've now talked to four different shops with four different thoughts on how to proceed.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 281
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From: Mount Vernon Indiana
You are right.
I'm just checking around and doing my research and this was an inexpensive cam that showed up in a search on a popular auction site.
I'm well known as a tight aZZ when it comes to parting with my $$!!
I still really have no clue what cam to buy. I keep bouncing back and forth between just going with the tried and true Hotcam, or something a little different.
Hell, I can't even make up my mind who to do my headwork. I've now talked to four different shops with four different thoughts on how to proceed.
I'm just checking around and doing my research and this was an inexpensive cam that showed up in a search on a popular auction site.
I'm well known as a tight aZZ when it comes to parting with my $$!!
I still really have no clue what cam to buy. I keep bouncing back and forth between just going with the tried and true Hotcam, or something a little different.
Hell, I can't even make up my mind who to do my headwork. I've now talked to four different shops with four different thoughts on how to proceed.
What you want to do with your car will determine a good cam for it.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,705
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From: Chesapeake Beach Maryland
2015 C5 of Year Finalist
Yeh - I'm leaning more and more to going with the "whimpy" cam. 
It seems to be doing a lot of people good things, and also seems to be a good for all around activities to boot.
It seems to be doing a lot of people good things, and also seems to be a good for all around activities to boot.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 14,924
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
One of the great early engine gurus said study your cam options, select the very smallest cam you think you can live with
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then go one step milder.
The Hot Cam will give 95% of us far more grunt and power than we will ever use.
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then go one step milder.
The Hot Cam will give 95% of us far more grunt and power than we will ever use.
