Will this setup work?
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From: Houston Texas
Will this setup work?
will this work on a completely BONE stock 97 a-4 vette.
Texas Speed 228R Cam (228/228 .588/.588 on a 112 LSA)
PRC .675" Lift Valve spring kit. (rated to .675 lift)
7.40" Push rods.
I'm trying to get a parts list going for a cam swap, and this is what I have so fare. Feel free to add to it!!!!!
Texas Speed 228R Cam (228/228 .588/.588 on a 112 LSA)
PRC .675" Lift Valve spring kit. (rated to .675 lift)
7.40" Push rods.
I'm trying to get a parts list going for a cam swap, and this is what I have so fare. Feel free to add to it!!!!!
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From: Huntington tx
It'll work, but you still will not get the full benefit of the cam. I have that cam but have upgraded the Intake(LS6), LG Headers and x-pipe, Vararam. THEN you'll really enjoy it.
But it's fine if you are just going to do the other mods as you go after the cam. Don't tune it until you get where you want the build to be. Be prepared for the initial rough running at idle and with the AC on. Some report no problems, others like me had problems and fixed it with a drilled throttlebody blade. You CAN get it tuned to overcome the idling issues and not drill.
You could get the cam and then wait until you get the other engine mods and do it all at one time.
Good luck and be sure to post your pics and progress!
But it's fine if you are just going to do the other mods as you go after the cam. Don't tune it until you get where you want the build to be. Be prepared for the initial rough running at idle and with the AC on. Some report no problems, others like me had problems and fixed it with a drilled throttlebody blade. You CAN get it tuned to overcome the idling issues and not drill.
You could get the cam and then wait until you get the other engine mods and do it all at one time.
Good luck and be sure to post your pics and progress!
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 236
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From: Houston Texas
It'll work, but you still will not get the full benefit of the cam. I have that cam but have upgraded the Intake(LS6), LG Headers and x-pipe, Vararam. THEN you'll really enjoy it.
But it's fine if you are just going to do the other mods as you go after the cam. Don't tune it until you get where you want the build to be. Be prepared for the initial rough running at idle and with the AC on. Some report no problems, others like me had problems and fixed it with a drilled throttlebody blade. You CAN get it tuned to overcome the idling issues and not drill.
You could get the cam and then wait until you get the other engine mods and do it all at one time.
Good luck and be sure to post your pics and progress!
But it's fine if you are just going to do the other mods as you go after the cam. Don't tune it until you get where you want the build to be. Be prepared for the initial rough running at idle and with the AC on. Some report no problems, others like me had problems and fixed it with a drilled throttlebody blade. You CAN get it tuned to overcome the idling issues and not drill.
You could get the cam and then wait until you get the other engine mods and do it all at one time.
Good luck and be sure to post your pics and progress!
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
You will be able to drive the car BUT,,, you may not enjoy it. When you install a CAM & a High Stall Converter, you’re going to see some very weird drivability issues.
See this post on just a converter swap:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-its-face.html
Your VE table errors and positive LONG TERM FUEL TRIMS will make the engine run really RICH so, WOT will be down on the increased power that you will expect to see. You will spit soot out the rear.
Do all the mods that you can afford at one time and get it tuned for the BEST improvement and drivability.
BC
See this post on just a converter swap:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-its-face.html
Your VE table errors and positive LONG TERM FUEL TRIMS will make the engine run really RICH so, WOT will be down on the increased power that you will expect to see. You will spit soot out the rear.
Do all the mods that you can afford at one time and get it tuned for the BEST improvement and drivability.
BC
