LS3 Cam Recommendations Needed
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LS3 Cam Recommendations Needed
OK, I'm posting this here because folks in the C6 section know more about the LS3 than people in the C5 section...
I am about to put an LS3 in my C5 Corvette and want to put a cam in the motor before installation. Here's the details on the car...
Stock LS3 motor with...
Fast 102mm LS3 intake
Nick Williams 102mm Throttle Body
LG Pro Headers
A4 Automatic Transmission (BUILT)
3.73 Rear End Ratio (BUILT)
... and here's how I use the car...
50+ Autocross days per year (16-20 events with 3 drivers).
6,000 street miles.
I want the car to be comfortable when I drive around town, but be a beast on the Auto-X course. Would like to see somewhere in the 420 RWHP range. More would be great, but don't want to sacrifice drivabililty.
So, what am I looking at for a cam? Specific suggestions?
I am about to put an LS3 in my C5 Corvette and want to put a cam in the motor before installation. Here's the details on the car...
Stock LS3 motor with...
Fast 102mm LS3 intake
Nick Williams 102mm Throttle Body
LG Pro Headers
A4 Automatic Transmission (BUILT)
3.73 Rear End Ratio (BUILT)
... and here's how I use the car...
50+ Autocross days per year (16-20 events with 3 drivers).
6,000 street miles.
I want the car to be comfortable when I drive around town, but be a beast on the Auto-X course. Would like to see somewhere in the 420 RWHP range. More would be great, but don't want to sacrifice drivabililty.
So, what am I looking at for a cam? Specific suggestions?
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OK, I'm posting this here because folks in the C6 section know more about the LS3 than people in the C5 section...
I am about to put an LS3 in my C5 Corvette and want to put a cam in the motor before installation. Here's the details on the car...
Stock LS3 motor with...
Fast 102mm LS3 intake
Nick Williams 102mm Throttle Body
LG Pro Headers
A4 Automatic Transmission (BUILT)
3.73 Rear End Ratio (BUILT)
... and here's how I use the car...
50+ Autocross days per year (16-20 events with 3 drivers).
6,000 street miles.
I want the car to be comfortable when I drive around town, but be a beast on the Auto-X course. Would like to see somewhere in the 420 RWHP range. More would be great, but don't want to sacrifice drivabililty.
So, what am I looking at for a cam? Specific suggestions?
I am about to put an LS3 in my C5 Corvette and want to put a cam in the motor before installation. Here's the details on the car...
Stock LS3 motor with...
Fast 102mm LS3 intake
Nick Williams 102mm Throttle Body
LG Pro Headers
A4 Automatic Transmission (BUILT)
3.73 Rear End Ratio (BUILT)
... and here's how I use the car...
50+ Autocross days per year (16-20 events with 3 drivers).
6,000 street miles.
I want the car to be comfortable when I drive around town, but be a beast on the Auto-X course. Would like to see somewhere in the 420 RWHP range. More would be great, but don't want to sacrifice drivabililty.
So, what am I looking at for a cam? Specific suggestions?
. I'd talk to a pro that has had sucess in the realm you're about to dive into. My uneducated guess would start with something in the upper 220's on the intake with a little more on the exhaust. .600+ on both sides on a 114 to 115LSA. That would make good power and behave.
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Stock stall, 2800, or 3200 then you should check out our Stinger Cam. We have had great results with LS1,2, & 3 with it. It drives great, runs hard at the track, and has gobs of torque. It is a 224/232 113 Camshaft. I did a huge post on the cam the other day. We can also custom design one for you, but I think the Stinger would get you exactly what you are looking for. Give me a call and I can answer any questions you may have.
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OK, I'm posting this here because folks in the C6 section know more about the LS3 than people in the C5 section...
I am about to put an LS3 in my C5 Corvette and want to put a cam in the motor before installation. Here's the details on the car...
Stock LS3 motor with...
Fast 102mm LS3 intake
Nick Williams 102mm Throttle Body
LG Pro Headers
A4 Automatic Transmission (BUILT)
3.73 Rear End Ratio (BUILT)
... and here's how I use the car...
50+ Autocross days per year (16-20 events with 3 drivers).
6,000 street miles.
I want the car to be comfortable when I drive around town, but be a beast on the Auto-X course. Would like to see somewhere in the 420 RWHP range. More would be great, but don't want to sacrifice drivabililty.
So, what am I looking at for a cam? Specific suggestions?
I am about to put an LS3 in my C5 Corvette and want to put a cam in the motor before installation. Here's the details on the car...
Stock LS3 motor with...
Fast 102mm LS3 intake
Nick Williams 102mm Throttle Body
LG Pro Headers
A4 Automatic Transmission (BUILT)
3.73 Rear End Ratio (BUILT)
... and here's how I use the car...
50+ Autocross days per year (16-20 events with 3 drivers).
6,000 street miles.
I want the car to be comfortable when I drive around town, but be a beast on the Auto-X course. Would like to see somewhere in the 420 RWHP range. More would be great, but don't want to sacrifice drivabililty.
So, what am I looking at for a cam? Specific suggestions?
Check out our Demonator cam. It runs great for everyday drivabiity, will not make your auto run like a race car and yet you'll be able to run between 11.0 and 10.80's if you like.
http://www.theair-charger.com/dcamkit.html and check out the video.
If you want something more tame, the Bully cam will fit the bill. It has a very wide LSA, it provides a very flat torque curve and it drives like a stocker...NO BS
Here is a dyno graph of a 2008 A6 LS3 with the Bully cam, American racing w/cats, Killer Bee and Vette-Air scoop and 160* stat with tuning...that's it!
http://www.theair-charger.com/sbucamspkit.html
Thanks,
Carlos
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From: Fremont CA
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Check out our Demonator cam. It runs great for everyday drivabiity, will not make your auto run like a race car and yet you'll be able to run between 11.0 and 10.80's if you like.
http://www.theair-charger.com/dcamkit.html and check out the video.
If you want something more tame, the Bully cam will fit the bill. It has a very wide LSA, it provides a very flat torque curve and it drives like a stocker...NO BS
Here is a dyno graph of a 2008 A6 LS3 with the Bully cam, American racing w/cats, Killer Bee and Vette-Air scoop and 160* stat with tuning...that's it!
http://www.theair-charger.com/sbucamspkit.html
Thanks,
Carlos
http://www.theair-charger.com/dcamkit.html and check out the video.
If you want something more tame, the Bully cam will fit the bill. It has a very wide LSA, it provides a very flat torque curve and it drives like a stocker...NO BS
Here is a dyno graph of a 2008 A6 LS3 with the Bully cam, American racing w/cats, Killer Bee and Vette-Air scoop and 160* stat with tuning...that's it!
http://www.theair-charger.com/sbucamspkit.html
Thanks,
Carlos
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Posts: 5,798
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From: Dallas & Chicago TX & IL
Amigo,
If you don't mind, please feel free to call me direct and I can discuss all details with you and perhaps add a couple of other suggestions.
Thanks,
Carlos
(214) 491-8314
