Texas Speed Custom grinds camshaft selection
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Texas Speed Custom grinds camshaft selection
Hi There Guys,
I am 2001 C5 owner, regards to the camshaft selection check the following custom grinds from Texas speed and let me know your valuable recommendations for the best selection for me:
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=898&catid=44
As I am not interested to do any flycuts, but consider that I am going to by in the future the following:
1. High Performance Intake manifold with larger throttle body diameter
2. 100 HP Nitros Shot
3. I might go for supercharge application...
And I do have the following on my car:
1. 1 7/8 " Long-tube ARH - Off road with 3" X 3" X-Pipe
2. B&B Cat-back 4" quad tips
3. VARARAM VB-2 Air intake system
4. VARARAM Power duct
5. Tailor Spark plugs wires
6. BBK 1591 Under-drive crank pulley
7. 42 lbs Fuel injectors
I am considering overhauling my transmission gearbox and install the Transgo reprogramming and shift kit along with a new torque converter having a stall speed matching with the selection of the cam.
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Regards
TAS
I am 2001 C5 owner, regards to the camshaft selection check the following custom grinds from Texas speed and let me know your valuable recommendations for the best selection for me:
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=898&catid=44
As I am not interested to do any flycuts, but consider that I am going to by in the future the following:
1. High Performance Intake manifold with larger throttle body diameter
2. 100 HP Nitros Shot
3. I might go for supercharge application...
And I do have the following on my car:
1. 1 7/8 " Long-tube ARH - Off road with 3" X 3" X-Pipe
2. B&B Cat-back 4" quad tips
3. VARARAM VB-2 Air intake system
4. VARARAM Power duct
5. Tailor Spark plugs wires
6. BBK 1591 Under-drive crank pulley
7. 42 lbs Fuel injectors
I am considering overhauling my transmission gearbox and install the Transgo reprogramming and shift kit along with a new torque converter having a stall speed matching with the selection of the cam.
--
Regards
TAS
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From: Madison, AL
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From: Madison, AL
What is your ultimate goal for your C5? Sounds like you have an automatic transmission and stock LS1 heads. Your future upgrades may impact your decision - naturally aspirated vs. forced induction, aftermarket heads. I'm sure others will ask for information to help provide recommendations for cam grinds.
If you plan to stay naturally aspirated and don't want to fly-cut your pistons and want a cam that will idle and work well with your automatic transmission, you may want to consider something like a: 224"/228" .568"/.571" 114LSA. Also a good time to upgrade your OEM springs to the PRC dual valve springs and install hardened pushrods (7.40").
IMHO, you have a good setup with some nice upgrades. However, I believe your headers (1 7/8") is larger than what your LS1 setup can support and may actually lose power. The 1 3/4" header would be a better match. Good luck with your selection and build. NOTE: The discussion above re: 202/212 was about the Texas Speed webpage and its default pick list - no recommendation made there.
If you plan to stay naturally aspirated and don't want to fly-cut your pistons and want a cam that will idle and work well with your automatic transmission, you may want to consider something like a: 224"/228" .568"/.571" 114LSA. Also a good time to upgrade your OEM springs to the PRC dual valve springs and install hardened pushrods (7.40").
IMHO, you have a good setup with some nice upgrades. However, I believe your headers (1 7/8") is larger than what your LS1 setup can support and may actually lose power. The 1 3/4" header would be a better match. Good luck with your selection and build. NOTE: The discussion above re: 202/212 was about the Texas Speed webpage and its default pick list - no recommendation made there.
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Burning Brakes
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What is your ultimate goal for your C5? Sounds like you have an automatic transmission and stock LS1 heads. Your future upgrades may impact your decision - naturally aspirated vs. forced induction, aftermarket heads. I'm sure others will ask for information to help provide recommendations for cam grinds.
If you plan to stay naturally aspirated and don't want to fly-cut your pistons and want a cam that will idle and work well with your automatic transmission, you may want to consider something like a: 224"/228" .568"/.571" 114LSA. Also a good time to upgrade your OEM springs to the PRC dual valve springs and install hardened pushrods (7.40").
IMHO, you have a good setup with some nice upgrades. However, I believe your headers (1 7/8") is larger than what your LS1 setup can support and may actually lose power. The 1 3/4" header would be a better match. Good luck with your selection and build. NOTE: The discussion above re: 202/212 was about the Texas Speed webpage and its default pick list - no recommendation made there.
If you plan to stay naturally aspirated and don't want to fly-cut your pistons and want a cam that will idle and work well with your automatic transmission, you may want to consider something like a: 224"/228" .568"/.571" 114LSA. Also a good time to upgrade your OEM springs to the PRC dual valve springs and install hardened pushrods (7.40").
IMHO, you have a good setup with some nice upgrades. However, I believe your headers (1 7/8") is larger than what your LS1 setup can support and may actually lose power. The 1 3/4" header would be a better match. Good luck with your selection and build. NOTE: The discussion above re: 202/212 was about the Texas Speed webpage and its default pick list - no recommendation made there.
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St. Jude Donor '03
Not really a cost-effective way to go about a cam swap.
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Get a set of heads and a MS3 you wont regret it. Im stuck between heads or a FAST set-up for mine. The MS3 has a great sounds and puts down pretty good power.
Burning Brakes
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Well My best advice is to hit up TSP and check out there cam packages. Great price and they will do a custom grind if you dont see what you need.
