GM Hot Cam
Melting Slicks
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I think the general consensus is the HOTCAM is very mild compared to most of the cams out there currently and doesnt make near as much power as one would generally be looking for.
IE, I went with a custom grind Pat G cam 231/238 .617/.615 113+2 and made 487/445 at the wheels and the cam is extremely streetable! Search for some results results for the HOTCAM
IE, I went with a custom grind Pat G cam 231/238 .617/.615 113+2 and made 487/445 at the wheels and the cam is extremely streetable! Search for some results results for the HOTCAM
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I'm not sure if this is the OP's intent, but I would be interested even if it only made a "less than stellar" amount of HP, but was more than factory and was covered by warranty since it is a GM product. Is that the case here?
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Melting Slicks
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I know the CAM is a mild one but I would suspect it is because it works within GM's specs with the stock heads and no additional tuning. Basically pull the stock one out and replace it with the hot cam and go. No worrying about new rods, springs, rockers and tuning.
GM claims a 50 hp increase but if it takes <10 install time @ $100/hour seems like $30/hp which is not too bad if you are looking for better performance but not being able to beat everyone you encounter.
GM claims a 50 hp increase but if it takes <10 install time @ $100/hour seems like $30/hp which is not too bad if you are looking for better performance but not being able to beat everyone you encounter.
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I think the general consensus is the HOTCAM is very mild compared to most of the cams out there currently and doesnt make near as much power as one would generally be looking for.
IE, I went with a custom grind Pat G cam 231/238 .617/.615 113+2 and made 487/445 at the wheels and the cam is extremely streetable! Search for some results results for the HOTCAM
IE, I went with a custom grind Pat G cam 231/238 .617/.615 113+2 and made 487/445 at the wheels and the cam is extremely streetable! Search for some results results for the HOTCAM
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Melting Slicks
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No cold hard start issues either.
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Thats good, I would have thought to get that high in the rwhp there would be some. Do you have a auto or manual? And would having that same cam inan auto make a difference with surging? Thanks.
Melting Slicks
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Nope, plenty of guys in that HP range and even a little bit more with hardly any driveability issues! I have a manual, so not sure how it would be in an auto, but cant imagine itd be any different?
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Melting Slicks
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No I didn't (yet). I was looking at a supporting vendors site and came across the part for $399. Description is 50 FLYWHEEL horsepower increase to 480 from 430 in the LS3.
I don't know how long it takes to install but if $1000 then <$1500 for 50 hp. Sure it isn't the greatest cam but if you want better performance and not needing to beat everyone you encounter this may be a way to go. I know I am looking into it.
I don't know how long it takes to install but if $1000 then <$1500 for 50 hp. Sure it isn't the greatest cam but if you want better performance and not needing to beat everyone you encounter this may be a way to go. I know I am looking into it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tumwater, WA
No I didn't (yet). I was looking at a supporting vendors site and came across the part for $399. Description is 50 FLYWHEEL horsepower increase to 480 from 430 in the LS3.
I don't know how long it takes to install but if $1000 then <$1500 for 50 hp. Sure it isn't the greatest cam but if you want better performance and not needing to beat everyone you encounter this may be a way to go. I know I am looking into it.
I don't know how long it takes to install but if $1000 then <$1500 for 50 hp. Sure it isn't the greatest cam but if you want better performance and not needing to beat everyone you encounter this may be a way to go. I know I am looking into it.
