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Old May 30, 2025 | 11:57 AM
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1. 227/242 .590/.591 116 LSA 121 ICL

2. 227/245 .630/.630 116 +4.5

Both appear to be similar, but I suspect there will be some slight differences in the curve. This is for the LS7.

How will the 2nd cam compare to #1?
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1. 227/242 .590/.591 116 LSA 121 ICL

2. 227/245 .630/.630 116 +4.5

Both appear to be similar, but I suspect there will be some slight differences in the curve. This is for the LS7.

How will the 2nd cam compare to #1?
#2 will make a little more power due to the higher lift. Probably couldn't tell them apart manners wise. The half a degree more advance that #1 has isn't enough to matter. Are these lift figures with 1.7 or 1.8 ratio rocker arms?
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#2 will make a little more power due to the higher lift. Probably couldn't tell them apart manners wise. The half a degree more advance that #1 has isn't enough to matter. Are these lift figures with 1.7 or 1.8 ratio rocker arms?

Will be 1.8 on LS7 heads.

#1 Is the GM 570 cam I had in my first engine, part of the crate package.

#2 is Katech Touring cam, newer offering said ti be better than the Torquer 116 cam in all ways.
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Between the two, I'd go Katech all the way. Those boys don't miss the mark too often.
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