C7 cam build
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C7 cam build
I have had my C7 for a few months now. 2014 M7 Z51 22k miles and I’m planning on building it just need some suggestions. im Looking at doing a cam. As of right now I just have intake and headers/x pipe. I plan on adding a procharger in the future. What would be the best cam and heads to support Na and forced induction. I plan on building the heads as well since they have to come off so what would be the best lift to get for the valves as well for this build.
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you will need to chose which you want a n/a cam and a blower cam dont work as well in swapped applications.
1. if you are auto your limited in lift due to the torque convertor
2. when you swap a lt based cam your going to want to do a dod/afm delete as well so your looking at lifters, trays,springs,and pushrods in addition to the cam. many will need a vvt phaser lockout as well . for me I choose to delete the vvt outright since even a phaser lockout can still see 1-2* of movement. this means adding a ls based cam sprocket , bolt and vvt delete cover to the cost
Brian tooley, Texas speed and gwaltney performance all have kinds to fit your needs
3. I would also suggest a trunion kit upgrade to get rid of the needle bearings in the rockers
1. if you are auto your limited in lift due to the torque convertor
2. when you swap a lt based cam your going to want to do a dod/afm delete as well so your looking at lifters, trays,springs,and pushrods in addition to the cam. many will need a vvt phaser lockout as well . for me I choose to delete the vvt outright since even a phaser lockout can still see 1-2* of movement. this means adding a ls based cam sprocket , bolt and vvt delete cover to the cost
Brian tooley, Texas speed and gwaltney performance all have kinds to fit your needs
3. I would also suggest a trunion kit upgrade to get rid of the needle bearings in the rockers
