Looking for a Good Cam kit...
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7th Gear
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Virginia
Looking for a Good Cam kit...
I am looking for a moderate cam for my C5, I want a modest lope due to strict VA street laws. Power I'm not going for really because its already had suspension work so it hooks really well, and in my current street scene I'm one of the fastest. (yea not saying much there) Later on I plan to do some more for power but right now I just really love the way a cam sounds so I want just that. It already has open straight exhaust and sounds good but I want the lope.
What is a good kit to get....and does anyone recommend a shop near Roanoke VA for install. I tried Tick performance but they are booked until next year!
I might try installing myself with help from a friend. I watched the process but again, I'd rather have someone that has done it before do it.
So any recommendations on a good mild cam kit?
What is a good kit to get....and does anyone recommend a shop near Roanoke VA for install. I tried Tick performance but they are booked until next year!
I might try installing myself with help from a friend. I watched the process but again, I'd rather have someone that has done it before do it.
So any recommendations on a good mild cam kit?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Houston Tx
As far as parts you cant go wrong with Tick, Brian Tooley, or Vengeance. Just give them a call, tell them what you are wanting to do, and they will get you what you are looking for. As far as install in your area I have no clue. Im in Texas.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Bedford Va.
I'm running a Brian Tooley cam, give them a call they sell good equipment.
You want to tell them stick or auto
Stock or updated heads
Gears, exhaust
and typical use for the car
To big of a cam and the car will be a dog but sound great at idle.
to small of a cam and your just spending money for little results.
A mild cam on 112 cl and a 800rpm idle would improve sound or a Comp Cam Thumper series cam.
by the way in about four years I will be making my home in Bedford.
And welcome to the forum!
You want to tell them stick or auto
Stock or updated heads
Gears, exhaust
and typical use for the car
To big of a cam and the car will be a dog but sound great at idle.
to small of a cam and your just spending money for little results.
A mild cam on 112 cl and a 800rpm idle would improve sound or a Comp Cam Thumper series cam.
by the way in about four years I will be making my home in Bedford.
And welcome to the forum!
Last edited by Mr. Jones; Feb 11, 2017 at 02:33 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Houston Tx
I would prob still buy a kit from one of the 3 I mentioned above. I'm going with Vengeance. As far as labor...I do my own. However some shops to consider would be England Green, LMR, and think MTI is still around. As long as they have a reputable tuner you cant go wrong. The labor is the easy part. Maybe one of them will chime in and hook you up.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: SC
I was also looking to do the same thing and found a shop close to me. Tick did a clutch replacement, bleeder and some suspension upgrades a few years ago but they moved farther away. check out my most for the details but might be too far for you (PCM of Mooresville NC - north of Charlotte).
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ger-twice.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ger-twice.html
Last edited by mikeam; Feb 15, 2017 at 06:00 PM.
Race Director
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From: Pasco WA
I did my own cam install (3 times now) on jackstands. It's not EASY, but I loved it after the first time, as it became easier with practice. I'm not a mechanic, but you're going to need a tuner immediately after the install as it will change your fuel trims. Sometimes those well known shops have a complete cam install including tuning that's a nice package price.
