Hot Cam Question
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Hot Cam Question
Hi gentlemen,
I have a '96 Collectors Edition that I'm considering putting in a Hot Cam. My ubder standing is thhat for $2500 there will not be much of a gain over the stock cam with it's existing roller set-up. Some claimed only about 25hp. Since I really only wanted the effect along with headers has anyone others thoughts and expeience on this matter. Thank you in advance.
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I have a '96 Collectors Edition that I'm considering putting in a Hot Cam. My ubder standing is thhat for $2500 there will not be much of a gain over the stock cam with it's existing roller set-up. Some claimed only about 25hp. Since I really only wanted the effect along with headers has anyone others thoughts and expeience on this matter. Thank you in advance.
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That's why I went with a custom cam. Installed it myself to save money too.
Last edited by rickneworleansla; May 22, 2009 at 03:00 PM.
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Yep, It really is a Collectors Edition
It was stolen in 1998, chased by police, involved in minor accident while being chased. Owners wife wanted it red. Entire car was stripped of all glass parts and painted Torch Red. So I guess I have one of the only Collector item Red Corvettes. Serial no. upon request. BTW, its is other wise totally original with @ 44,000 miles although I just added new wheels.
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Where did you get $2500 for a Hot Cam? The whole kit costs around $250 including rockers and springs, and it's easy enough to install yourself. Budget another $150 for various gaskets and other things you'll want to replace anyway, and you've got $400. Can't think of any other expenses....definitely not another $2100 worth.
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Where did you get $2500 for a Hot Cam? The whole kit costs around $250 including rockers and springs, and it's easy enough to install yourself. Budget another $150 for various gaskets and other things you'll want to replace anyway, and you've got $400. Can't think of any other expenses....definitely not another $2100 worth.
There's a bunch of things you may want to replace while you are there also. I did the Opti, Timing chain, EWP, all gaskets, valve train, etc, etc..
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Thanks for the info
The car already has hyd rockers and I only need to purchase the cam which is very reasonable. I understand that the labor is around $1600+ and then all of the gaskets. I just had a new water pump installed and had a new opti installed while it was out in the open. Is it really worth the cost without doing headers?
Thank you fellows. And, it really is a Collectors Edition.
Al
Thank you fellows. And, it really is a Collectors Edition.
Al
