Cam Package question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Woodland CA
Cam Package question
So I am thinking about getting a cam so i figured I would get a complete cam package.
I have a 2005 C6 M6
I was looking at 2 packages. One from thunder racing and one from LG. I do have a question.
Why does a cam package from LG cost $1400 while a similar cam package from thunder racing clocks in at around $700? I compared the two package and they come with my choice of Camshaft, Dual Springs, Push Rods, Retainers, and Seals.
Here is the package from LG
Here is the package from Thunder Racing (see package CAMPK-PG)
Is the package from LG so much better that it constitutes almost double the price?
Anyone have experience with LG or Thunder Racing?
I have a 2005 C6 M6
I was looking at 2 packages. One from thunder racing and one from LG. I do have a question.
Why does a cam package from LG cost $1400 while a similar cam package from thunder racing clocks in at around $700? I compared the two package and they come with my choice of Camshaft, Dual Springs, Push Rods, Retainers, and Seals.
Here is the package from LG
Here is the package from Thunder Racing (see package CAMPK-PG)
Is the package from LG so much better that it constitutes almost double the price?
Anyone have experience with LG or Thunder Racing?
Burning Brakes
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From: Silver Spring, Md.
Damn, that IS crazy. You can any custom cam from Comp for around +/- $400, so I can't see the rest of the kit costing you $1K. You might shop out the remaining Comp pieces online to see what total costs are. But a $1000 
Racer
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From: Baton Rouge LA
Don't know too much about Thunder, but I know that LG is very solid. They have very good quality and customer service. They produce very good numbers on C6Z and LS3 C6s, I'm guessing the same is for the older C6s too. I just had them install head/cam pkg on my Z06, and it is sick! 
I do agree it might seem a bit pricey, but i've always been one to think that you get what you pay for. good luck with your desicion.
edit: this isn't base C6, but here's what LG did to my Z06 recently
I do agree it might seem a bit pricey, but i've always been one to think that you get what you pay for. good luck with your desicion.
edit: this isn't base C6, but here's what LG did to my Z06 recently
Last edited by Jeenis; Jul 28, 2007 at 10:50 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
So I am thinking about getting a cam so i figured I would get a complete cam package.
I have a 2005 C6 M6
I was looking at 2 packages. One from thunder racing and one from LG. I do have a question.
Why does a cam package from LG cost $1400 while a similar cam package from thunder racing clocks in at around $700? I compared the two package and they come with my choice of Camshaft, Dual Springs, Push Rods, Retainers, and Seals.
Here is the package from LG
Here is the package from Thunder Racing (see package CAMPK-PG)
Is the package from LG so much better that it constitutes almost double the price?
Anyone have experience with LG or Thunder Racing?
I have a 2005 C6 M6
I was looking at 2 packages. One from thunder racing and one from LG. I do have a question.
Why does a cam package from LG cost $1400 while a similar cam package from thunder racing clocks in at around $700? I compared the two package and they come with my choice of Camshaft, Dual Springs, Push Rods, Retainers, and Seals.
Here is the package from LG
Here is the package from Thunder Racing (see package CAMPK-PG)
Is the package from LG so much better that it constitutes almost double the price?
Anyone have experience with LG or Thunder Racing?
While a cam from LG is more money than the 389 Thunder charges, I doubt you are looking at the same parts list. I beleive you should recheck what springs they are selling you from thunder before you state they are the same parts. Dual 921 springs from Comp cams are 599. Taking that into account, a 450 cam and 599 set of the best springs available isnt going for 700 from anyone. Thunder wants 250 additional for that spring with that kit in the menu if you go look again. Call and find out the part numbers and if there are gaskets and such included and you will find the reason for the price difference.
Both companies are great to deal with.
Last edited by SpinMonster; Jul 29, 2007 at 01:19 AM.
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What is an appropriate cam package? I'm seriously considering the G5X1 cam from LGM ($450). Would it be adequate to use the AFR Dual Spring Kit ($395)? The AFR Dual Spring Kit includes: (1) the same springs used on the AFR Mongoose cylinder heads (2) Titanium retainers (3) hardened spring bases (4) hardened locks, and (5) new seals. This spring kit is for cams up to .620" lift. Thanks.
Last edited by Silverton; Jul 30, 2007 at 10:26 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Woodland CA
Apples to oranges.
While a cam from LG is more money than the 389 Thunder charges, I doubt you are looking at the same parts list. I beleive you should recheck what springs they are selling you from thunder before you state they are the same parts. Dual 921 springs from Comp cams are 599. Taking that into account, a 450 cam and 599 set of the best springs available isnt going for 700 from anyone. Thunder wants 250 additional for that spring with that kit in the menu if you go look again. Call and find out the part numbers and if there are gaskets and such included and you will find the reason for the price difference.
Both companies are great to deal with.
While a cam from LG is more money than the 389 Thunder charges, I doubt you are looking at the same parts list. I beleive you should recheck what springs they are selling you from thunder before you state they are the same parts. Dual 921 springs from Comp cams are 599. Taking that into account, a 450 cam and 599 set of the best springs available isnt going for 700 from anyone. Thunder wants 250 additional for that spring with that kit in the menu if you go look again. Call and find out the part numbers and if there are gaskets and such included and you will find the reason for the price difference.
Both companies are great to deal with.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Woodland CA
What is an appropriate cam package? I'm seriously considering the G5X1 cam from LGM ($450). Would it be adequate to use the AFR Dual Spring Kit ($395)? The AFT Dual Spring Kit includes: (1) the same springs used on the AFR Mongoose cylinder heads (2) Titanium retainers (3) hardened spring bases (4) hardened locks, and (5) new seals. This spring kit is for cams up to .620" lift. Thanks.
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From: Scott, LA 337-354-9970
I have a lot of experience with Thunder Racing. Put the TRAK cam im my 06 z51 and cam only it dynoed between 450 to wheels cam only. PLus they make a cheaTR cam which sounds and drives like stock that will get you to 420-435 at the wheels. They are a vendor here, but they are real big in the f-body market and have lots of experience with ls motors. Goeff is a great tuner as well. You can read about them at LS1tech. Their 224/224 cam for the f-body is one that most guys over at ls1tech put in their cars for years. Their caustomer service is second to none. Hope this helps.
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My car ran great for cam and headers. It was kooks 1 7/8 headers, vararam, TRAK cam. Drove the car everyday. no bucking or surging. At the end of the day I decided what I really wanted was a z06 and thats why I traded it, But let me state that this was an excellent combo and ran 11's all day long. I did have a z51.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
It is hard to compare apples to apples since both companies look to be using their own parts. It is their own cam, their own push rods, etc. So the part numbers would never match. Even if I choose the upgraded Comp Cam springs from Thunder Racing, that still doesn't account for almost the double in price from LG.
709 plus 250 for the comp springs is 959. The cam is 70 more too. The thunder pushrods arent comp pushrods either. I think the thunder package is a better value. Once again, the package may include things such as seals that arent in the other and once again you should make the phone call instead of asking people on the internet that dont know.
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It isnt double the price if you upgreade to 921 springs and yes LG is more money.
709 plus 250 for the comp springs is 959. The cam is 70 more too. The thunder pushrods arent comp pushrods either. I think the thunder package is a better value. Once again, the package may include things such as seals that arent in the other and once again you should make the phone call instead of asking people on the internet that dont know.
709 plus 250 for the comp springs is 959. The cam is 70 more too. The thunder pushrods arent comp pushrods either. I think the thunder package is a better value. Once again, the package may include things such as seals that arent in the other and once again you should make the phone call instead of asking people on the internet that dont know.
Roger the part differences.
Other places offer similar packages. Check them out - all are supporting vendors.
And this is America - people can ask what they want. That does not mean they will not sell for less.
#1. Figure out what you want
#2. Call the vendor & bargain for the sale price
Aint America Great?
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It isnt double the price if you upgreade to 921 springs and yes LG is more money.
709 plus 250 for the comp springs is 959. The cam is 70 more too. The thunder pushrods arent comp pushrods either. I think the thunder package is a better value. Once again, the package may include things such as seals that arent in the other and once again you should make the phone call instead of asking people on the internet that dont know.
709 plus 250 for the comp springs is 959. The cam is 70 more too. The thunder pushrods arent comp pushrods either. I think the thunder package is a better value. Once again, the package may include things such as seals that arent in the other and once again you should make the phone call instead of asking people on the internet that dont know.
Melting Slicks
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Buy the cam and dual springs from Thunder, you don't need push rods. I've seen Vette's with the TRex cam run with stock push rods, never seen one bend yet (I've installed over 30 cams). The cam you get from Thunder or LG is probably made in the same building, on teh same machine, a comp cam is a comp cam, you are paying for the LG name/grind. It's up to you whether you think it's worth the cost.
Send me a PM and I'll recommend what to get, the best price for your money.
Send me a PM and I'll recommend what to get, the best price for your money.
Melting Slicks
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Would it be adequate to use the AFR Dual Spring Kit ($395)? The AFT Dual Spring Kit includes: (1) the same springs used on the AFR Mongoose cylinder heads (2) Titanium retainers (3) hardened spring bases (4) hardened locks, and (5) new seals. This spring kit is for cams up to .620" lift. Thanks.
Texas speed also has good prices on cam kits, give them a look...
Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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I too went from a c5z to a c6 and I couldn't be happier. Not sure why CYA is unhappy, maybe he can elaborate? The c6 doesn't feel quite as raw as far as power delivery and handling. Thus, when driving it may seem as though the car doesn't handle quite as well, however my car with z51 and non-runflats is right on par with what I was running my 03 Z. In any event I personally would never go back to a c5, the c6 is so much nicer and much more livable on long trips/daily driving.