Help on choosing a CAM
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From: Menifee CA
Help on choosing a CAM
I just got some stock Ls2 heads (243) and need help on picking a cam that will make about 400rwhp with my set up
currently i have
Dynotech LTs
Vararam
Borla straight pipes
3.90s
car dynod 347RWHP and 354 tq after ANDYs tune
I dont do drag racing, mostly street driving, canyon racing and some DEs here and there.
PLease help me choose a cam that will Pass CA emissions, and give me about 400 RWHP
and please tell me what else would I need to get to 400HP
my car has 75K miles on it and the last time I ran 1/4 mile it ran 12.6 with T1 suspension.
thanks a lot guys
currently i have
Dynotech LTs
Vararam
Borla straight pipes
3.90s
car dynod 347RWHP and 354 tq after ANDYs tune
I dont do drag racing, mostly street driving, canyon racing and some DEs here and there.
PLease help me choose a cam that will Pass CA emissions, and give me about 400 RWHP
and please tell me what else would I need to get to 400HP
my car has 75K miles on it and the last time I ran 1/4 mile it ran 12.6 with T1 suspension.
thanks a lot guys
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
I have a friend that owns a Mallett C-5 Vette. I ask him this question. I thought that you had the LS2. Now i see that you only have the heads.
The LS-2 is a full 6.0 liters. rated at 400 hp and 10.9 compression. In his opinion it's tough to get 364 ci to 500 crank hp and pass smog. He told me that Mallett does have a 500 hp optioned Vette, b7ut that mallett doesn't use LS-2 heads and they don't really tell you about the cam.
To increase HP to that level your probably talking solid roller cam and a motor that sees well over 7000 rpm.
I'd call Mallett and pick their brains!
The LS-2 is a full 6.0 liters. rated at 400 hp and 10.9 compression. In his opinion it's tough to get 364 ci to 500 crank hp and pass smog. He told me that Mallett does have a 500 hp optioned Vette, b7ut that mallett doesn't use LS-2 heads and they don't really tell you about the cam.
To increase HP to that level your probably talking solid roller cam and a motor that sees well over 7000 rpm.
I'd call Mallett and pick their brains!
