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tigertim20 05-11-2019 04:20 AM

Cams - educate me?
 
So I want to cam my 'vette.

mostly because I love the sound of a cammed V8, and Id like a little extra performance that comes with it.

It needs to still be driveable, but its not a daily car, its an occaisional weekend toy.

Im not very clued up on cams and specs,a nd Im not sure what 'spec' cam I need to go for,
something that sounds like this:
or even a little more aggressive sounding would be great.

Can anyone help educate / steer me in the right direction?

Car is a 2001 Manual C5.
Already got borla axle back and intake ordered, about to purchase long tubes and X pipe to go with as well, but want guidance on cams!

tigertim20 05-11-2019 07:05 PM

even some links so I can do some reading would be great!

Car Rookie 05-11-2019 10:59 PM

Hello, I don't know crap about them either, you should go check out ls1tech.com. There is lots of good info there.

smitty2919 05-13-2019 03:41 PM

Call Brian Tooley Racing or COMP Cams or Cam Motion any other big name in cam grinding.

Google "how to read cam spec"
Google "how to select a cam"

A lot of things factor into cam selection. Don't pick too big of a cam unless you are ONLY after the sound.

myredhead1 05-23-2019 10:08 PM

Definitely call a tuner and explain what you want in your car. Nothing will make you not enjoy your car like a bad cam choice.


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