Installed Stage 1 Cam
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Installed TSP Stage 1 Cam
Hey everyone!
I wanted to share my most up to date corvette build. Just installed a mild cam, had it tuned, dyno’d and all the fun stuff. Went with the stage 1 because it’s my daily and I did not want to change the converter.
This cam drives like stock. Does not push through the brakes at stop lights. Cruising and idle manners are like stock. Absolutely loving the power and sound.
Videos & Modifications below!
Performance Modifications:
TSP 1-7/8” LTH
TSP 3” Off-Road X-pipe (catless)
TSP Stage 1 225/236, .629/.615, 114 LSA Camshaft
Corsa Xtreme Axle Back 4.5 inch tip
Vararam Snake Charmer CAI
Stock Converter
All supporting mods (Valve Springs, Pushrods, Gaskets, Spark plug wires, O2 Sensors, etc)
Dyno Results:
470 WHP
465 Torque
I wanted to share my most up to date corvette build. Just installed a mild cam, had it tuned, dyno’d and all the fun stuff. Went with the stage 1 because it’s my daily and I did not want to change the converter.
This cam drives like stock. Does not push through the brakes at stop lights. Cruising and idle manners are like stock. Absolutely loving the power and sound.
Videos & Modifications below!
Performance Modifications:
TSP 1-7/8” LTH
TSP 3” Off-Road X-pipe (catless)
TSP Stage 1 225/236, .629/.615, 114 LSA Camshaft
Corsa Xtreme Axle Back 4.5 inch tip
Vararam Snake Charmer CAI
Stock Converter
All supporting mods (Valve Springs, Pushrods, Gaskets, Spark plug wires, O2 Sensors, etc)
Dyno Results:
470 WHP
465 Torque
Last edited by TheGodOfGlory; Mar 7, 2022 at 07:08 AM. Reason: Change Camshaft brand in title
Le Mans Master
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Hey everyone!
I wanted to share my most up to date corvette build. Just installed a mild cam, had it tuned, dyno’d and all the fun stuff. Went with the stage 1 because it’s my daily and I did not want to change the converter.
This cam drives like stock. Does not push through the brakes at stop lights. Cruising and idle manners are like stock. Absolutely loving the power and sound.
Videos & Modifications below!
Cold Start (Click Here)
Walk Around Idle (Click here)
Performance Modifications:
TSP 1-7/8” LTH
TSP 3” Off-Road X-pipe (catless)
TSP Stage 1 225/236, .629/.615, 114 LSA Camshaft
Corsa Xtreme Axle Back 4.5 inch tip
Vararam Snake Charmer CAI
Stock Converter
All supporting mods (Valve Springs, Pushrods, Gaskets, Spark plug wires, O2 Sensors, etc)
Dyno Results:
470 WHP
465 Torque
I wanted to share my most up to date corvette build. Just installed a mild cam, had it tuned, dyno’d and all the fun stuff. Went with the stage 1 because it’s my daily and I did not want to change the converter.
This cam drives like stock. Does not push through the brakes at stop lights. Cruising and idle manners are like stock. Absolutely loving the power and sound.
Videos & Modifications below!
Cold Start (Click Here)
Walk Around Idle (Click here)
Performance Modifications:
TSP 1-7/8” LTH
TSP 3” Off-Road X-pipe (catless)
TSP Stage 1 225/236, .629/.615, 114 LSA Camshaft
Corsa Xtreme Axle Back 4.5 inch tip
Vararam Snake Charmer CAI
Stock Converter
All supporting mods (Valve Springs, Pushrods, Gaskets, Spark plug wires, O2 Sensors, etc)
Dyno Results:
470 WHP
465 Torque
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Racer
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Wow that sounds great! Where did you get the cam and did you do the install? I’m really thinking about this cam. It’s either this one or the btr stage 1 or 2. Read people out there with the btr stage 2 and didn’t have to change converter. But who knows.
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Keep in mind “Stage” means nothing. One companies stage 1 could be another companies stage 2 or 3.
TSP Stage 1 is the most cam you should put in an auto car without a converter. Yes, tuning can alleviate a lot of the issues, do your research and talk to the folks over at TSP & BTR so they can help you reach your desired goal.
My buddy put a Stage 3 TSP cam in his car and absolutely hates it, he went from having a great time driving his car to dreading it every day (M6 car). Your only leaving a little WHP on the table between the stages, but driveability and manners change drastically.
TSP Stage 1 is the most cam you should put in an auto car without a converter. Yes, tuning can alleviate a lot of the issues, do your research and talk to the folks over at TSP & BTR so they can help you reach your desired goal.
My buddy put a Stage 3 TSP cam in his car and absolutely hates it, he went from having a great time driving his car to dreading it every day (M6 car). Your only leaving a little WHP on the table between the stages, but driveability and manners change drastically.
Le Mans Master
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Forget the "stages". They mean nothing. Some stage ones are bigger than some stage two's and vice versa. Look at the overall specs of the cam. How much overlap, etc. If you don't know what you're doing, get some help. A dumb mistake is also an expensive mistake.
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We commented the same thing, at the same time haha
Le Mans Master
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Keep in mind “Stage” means nothing. One companies stage 1 could be another companies stage 2 or 3.
TSP Stage 1 is the most cam you should put in an auto car without a converter. Yes, tuning can alleviate a lot of the issues, do your research and talk to the folks over at TSP & BTR so they can help you reach your desired goal.
My buddy put a Stage 3 TSP cam in his car and absolutely hates it, he went from having a great time driving his car to dreading it every day (M6 car). Your only leaving a little WHP on the table between the stages, but driveability and manners change drastically.
TSP Stage 1 is the most cam you should put in an auto car without a converter. Yes, tuning can alleviate a lot of the issues, do your research and talk to the folks over at TSP & BTR so they can help you reach your desired goal.
My buddy put a Stage 3 TSP cam in his car and absolutely hates it, he went from having a great time driving his car to dreading it every day (M6 car). Your only leaving a little WHP on the table between the stages, but driveability and manners change drastically.
Racer
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Got it. So the tsp stage 1 sounds exactly what I’m looking for. Drive ability but I also want to know I have a cam. Don’t want to change up the converter. Had a car with a big converter and did not enjoy it at all.
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Keep in mind “Stage” means nothing. One companies stage 1 could be another companies stage 2 or 3.
TSP Stage 1 is the most cam you should put in an auto car without a converter. Yes, tuning can alleviate a lot of the issues, do your research and talk to the folks over at TSP & BTR so they can help you reach your desired goal.
My buddy put a Stage 3 TSP cam in his car and absolutely hates it, he went from having a great time driving his car to dreading it every day (M6 car). Your only leaving a little WHP on the table between the stages, but driveability and manners change drastically.
TSP Stage 1 is the most cam you should put in an auto car without a converter. Yes, tuning can alleviate a lot of the issues, do your research and talk to the folks over at TSP & BTR so they can help you reach your desired goal.
My buddy put a Stage 3 TSP cam in his car and absolutely hates it, he went from having a great time driving his car to dreading it every day (M6 car). Your only leaving a little WHP on the table between the stages, but driveability and manners change drastically.
Decide before you buy a cam if you want to give up good street manners for performance & choose wisely
Melting Slicks
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Agreed with the comments about the stage meaning nothing when you cross brands. OP's TSP Stage I sounds identical to my BTR Stage II. It's all in the brand and the tuning. Gotta love the thump, thump, thump.
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The guys over at TSP said it would work great. If you could start from scratch they’d recommend a milder cam. But since I enjoy how the car drives, A/A blower would go right on with no issues.