CAM Install
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CAM Install
I have a LS3 C6 Grand Sport and I'm looking to install a blower cam in my car. Outside of cam, lifter, springs, new cam gear, three bolt converstion and new roller rockers what else is required for this install.
Le Mans Master
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While not necessary, you might consider a Melling oil pump and a new ATI or IW balancer while you’re at it.
BTW: Bear in mind that roller rockers are typically heavier than the stockers and may require a higher spring pressure to avoid valve float.
And oh, a healthy dose of patience when you’re dealing with removing the steering rack.
Le Mans Master
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It's not so much HP output as camshaft lift. According to everything I've read, any cam with over .630" lift could cause the stock rockers to bind on the trunnion/fulcrum. This doesn't apply if you're using aftermarket trunnions though, as they are not limited in rotation. There's many guys running much higher than 700whp with stock rockers.
Melting Slicks
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I recommend swapping to this oil pump...
http://www.jegs.com/i/Melling/689/10355/10002/-1
Depending on millage you may want to include a heavy duty timing chain.
https://www.lingenfelter.com/product...l#.Wse2kzsh2M8
http://www.jegs.com/i/Melling/689/10355/10002/-1
Depending on millage you may want to include a heavy duty timing chain.
https://www.lingenfelter.com/product...l#.Wse2kzsh2M8
Le Mans Master
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Good advice above. I have the Melling high pressure/ high volume pump and the C6R timing chain. Your best bet would be to contact someone like BTR and get them to put together a whole cam swap kit for you. Their off the shelf blower cams are nice too.
