LS1 used cam for $20... is used ok?
09-30-2003, 07:54 AM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
LS1 used cam for $20... is used ok?
I found a place that sells the LS1 cams for $20, and they say they are all take-outs with no mileage history... the pic shows a little wear...
I just want to know if it's ok to buy one, before I got thru all the pain of putting it in.
Also, do I have to change anything to use this cam?
And, I have the factory hot cam for 1988*, with the 305 TPI and the 5 speed (redline @ 5500), is this LS1 cam worth putting in?
*88 IROC M5 LB9 V8 9.3:1 5.0 (305) 220@4400hp 290@3200ft/lb TPI
I just want to know if it's ok to buy one, before I got thru all the pain of putting it in.
Also, do I have to change anything to use this cam?
And, I have the factory hot cam for 1988*, with the 305 TPI and the 5 speed (redline @ 5500), is this LS1 cam worth putting in?
*88 IROC M5 LB9 V8 9.3:1 5.0 (305) 220@4400hp 290@3200ft/lb TPI
09-30-2003, 08:12 AM
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Car: 86' Z28
Engine: 355
Transmission: T-56
You'll have to change engines before you can put that in. The ls1 cam is totally different than a traditional SBC cam.....
that theres a no go....
Eric
that theres a no go....
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09-30-2003, 12:06 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am
Engine: 355 HSR
Transmission: Pro-Built 700r4 w/ 3400 converter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt w/ 3.42 gears
Originally posted by zupmanZ28
You'll have to change engines before you can put that in. The ls1 cam is totally different than a traditional SBC cam.....
that theres a no go....
Eric
You'll have to change engines before you can put that in. The ls1 cam is totally different than a traditional SBC cam.....
that theres a no go....
Eric
09-30-2003, 12:17 PM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
I thought I had heard of people putting them in their TPI engines for some more kick... must have been the LT1 cam...
Well, is the LT1 cam worth putting in?
Well, is the LT1 cam worth putting in?
09-30-2003, 01:50 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am
Engine: 355 HSR
Transmission: Pro-Built 700r4 w/ 3400 converter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt w/ 3.42 gears
yeah its the LT1 cam they are putting in. the LS1 cam is setup totally differnent than standard SBC cams, as is the whole motor for that point.
mainly being that instead of having the two middle cylinders siamesed like all other SBC cars... the LS1 is like the big block and they are all equidistant from each other basically.
do a search on the LT1 cam swaps. ton have people have done it and sure there are #s out there for them...
mainly being that instead of having the two middle cylinders siamesed like all other SBC cars... the LS1 is like the big block and they are all equidistant from each other basically.
do a search on the LT1 cam swaps. ton have people have done it and sure there are #s out there for them...
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10-03-2003, 01:07 AM
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I've got slightly better than an LT1 cam in my car, and to do a cam swap to put that in wouldn't be worth saving the money when you can get a better cam, especially since you've got a five speed. That's my opinion today. Cams aren't that expensive for what you get out of them.
10-03-2003, 04:35 AM
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Car: 98 Z28 vert
Engine: LS1
Transmission: automagic
Axle/Gears: 2.73 - boo racing yay MPG
Check out http://tpis.com/ They have take out lt1 cams under the garage sale section.
10-03-2003, 08:29 AM
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Anyone have a good recommendation for a cam? I need a hydraulic roller right? I can't seem to find one that fits my needs... which are:
Daily driver
Race occasionally
Tons of mods, but nothing internal... yet.. or maybe not, depends how long the body holds up
Daily driver
Race occasionally
Tons of mods, but nothing internal... yet.. or maybe not, depends how long the body holds up
10-03-2003, 01:08 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 350, ZZ4 equivalent
Transmission: Pro-Built Road Race 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Dana 44
Originally posted by aaron7
Anyone have a good recommendation for a cam? I need a hydraulic roller right? I can't seem to find one that fits my needs... which are:
Daily driver
Race occasionally
Tons of mods, but nothing internal... yet.. or maybe not, depends how long the body holds up
Anyone have a good recommendation for a cam? I need a hydraulic roller right? I can't seem to find one that fits my needs... which are:
Daily driver
Race occasionally
Tons of mods, but nothing internal... yet.. or maybe not, depends how long the body holds up
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