Cam Swap Insight and Thoughts Needed
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3rd Gear
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Cam Swap Insight and Thoughts Needed
Hey guys,
So, I've been throwing around the idea of swapping my cam out. I've seen a good guide on how to do it yourself step by step. This is the guide I will be using. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
Now, in this guide he lists Thunder Racing as a place to get parts. That company is out of business from the looks of it.
I am looking for a list of parts to get. Specifically a list of the following items:
- 2 LS1/LS6 engine heads
- 1 Camshaft
- Underdrive crank pulley
- blueprinted oil pump
- New timing chain
I've done some of my own research, but frankly the amount of parts and information out there is OVERWHELMING to say the least. I just want to be able to order the parts, and know they all work together.
My 2001 C5 has a Corsca Exaust and a VaraRam Ram Air intake.
Please please help!
Thanks,
Shawn
So, I've been throwing around the idea of swapping my cam out. I've seen a good guide on how to do it yourself step by step. This is the guide I will be using. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
Now, in this guide he lists Thunder Racing as a place to get parts. That company is out of business from the looks of it.
I am looking for a list of parts to get. Specifically a list of the following items:
- 2 LS1/LS6 engine heads
- 1 Camshaft
- Underdrive crank pulley
- blueprinted oil pump
- New timing chain
I've done some of my own research, but frankly the amount of parts and information out there is OVERWHELMING to say the least. I just want to be able to order the parts, and know they all work together.
My 2001 C5 has a Corsca Exaust and a VaraRam Ram Air intake.
Please please help!
Thanks,
Shawn
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There are so many variables to what you are trying to do. What is your ultimate goal performance-wise? How much do you want to spend? How much can you do yourself?
Lots to think about and then to share with the forum.
Lots to think about and then to share with the forum.
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3rd Gear
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I want a mid range cam. I know I will probably have to spend around 3-4k to get everything I need to do it myself. I do not plan on doing any additional mods to the engine after this is done. The previous owner had the car dyno tuned and it has about 330 HP. I'm hoping to get about 50-70 more horsepower from a new cam and heads.
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We have been in the conversation of parts selection in here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...een-up-to.html
A close friend is likely going with the same combination as the topic below but with a FAST92/LS2 throttlebody. He will actually be pulling out a larger cam to gain mid range.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...o-results.html
Brian Tooley Racing, Tick, and EPS http://www.engpwrsys.com/ have all been great to deal with in my build. I think you can get the EPS cam through Brian Tooley, but have not verified
Other things to consider, how does your state test emissions? what kind of idle are you looking for? any drag strip or HPDE time? stock gears or something like 3.73s?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...een-up-to.html
A close friend is likely going with the same combination as the topic below but with a FAST92/LS2 throttlebody. He will actually be pulling out a larger cam to gain mid range.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...o-results.html
Brian Tooley Racing, Tick, and EPS http://www.engpwrsys.com/ have all been great to deal with in my build. I think you can get the EPS cam through Brian Tooley, but have not verified
Other things to consider, how does your state test emissions? what kind of idle are you looking for? any drag strip or HPDE time? stock gears or something like 3.73s?
Last edited by 93Polo; May 17, 2016 at 12:47 PM.
