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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 08:23 PM
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Contacted a few places to help me build a cam kit but haven’t gotten a response unfortunately was seeing if someone could help me out or something, I have a 01 corvette automatic want a daily cam but with that 🍿 sound lol
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Have you tried Brian Tooley Racing?I am sure they can set you up but they won't be in until Monday.Lots of other good options out there also.
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Oh here is what someone else posted

Here's a brief start of cams meeting your preference based upon contacts i"ve had with the different companies over the years.

Tick Street Heat Stage 1 V2 (225/228; .615/.595; 112+3)
GM Hot Cam (219/228; .525/.525; 112)
Comp Cam XR275HR12 (222/224; .566/.568; 112)
BTR Stage 1 (223/230; .610/.573; 115+2)
BTR Stage 2 (227/234; .614/.576; 113+2) Per BTR you can get by without a converter change, but they say for best drivability at least a 2000rpm converter is advised.

There are going to be many other cams that will bump up performance without requiring a torque converter change out, but your best bet is to contact some of the manufacturers that are forum vendors and get their input. Identify any other changes you are planning for your engine, what type of performance you are looking for, etc. Other factors will include whether you have the 2.73 or 3.15 rear gears.

Best wishes with your search.
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Oh here is what someone else posted

Here's a brief start of cams meeting your preference based upon contacts i"ve had with the different companies over the years.

Tick Street Heat Stage 1 V2 (225/228; .615/.595; 112+3)
GM Hot Cam (219/228; .525/.525; 112)
Comp Cam XR275HR12 (222/224; .566/.568; 112)
BTR Stage 1 (223/230; .610/.573; 115+2)
BTR Stage 2 (227/234; .614/.576; 113+2) Per BTR you can get by without a converter change, but they say for best drivability at least a 2000rpm converter is advised.

There are going to be many other cams that will bump up performance without requiring a torque converter change out, but your best bet is to contact some of the manufacturers that are forum vendors and get their input. Identify any other changes you are planning for your engine, what type of performance you are looking for, etc. Other factors will include whether you have the 2.73 or 3.15 rear gears.

Best wishes with your search.
Obviously, the 3.15 gears would be better with a higher stall converter, better all around at most everything else, too, except maybe gas mileage. But with a higher stall converter, I don't think either is what would be optimal. I'd look for a 3.42 3 rib diff, or find a 3.42 diff from a C5 Z06. That's what I have, and it works great with my Yank 3,200 stall converter. Another 'while you're in there' would be a decent trans cooler. Just my 2 cents....
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