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12-12-2013, 07:42 AM #1
Cam only
Is there any cam I can run on a stock set up with minimal modification?
2005 Impulse Blue GTO
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12-12-2013, 08:08 AM #2
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Navy Blue Metallic- 98 T/A w/ mods, 00 FBVert
Not one that will give you "worth while" gains.
Cam swap costs:
Cam $375 avg, Custom $425.
Chrome Moly PR - $100-$140 (Depending on brand & length)
Valve Springs $280-$500 (Depending on brand, height, and type)
Tune: $500 est. This varies from place to place & how extensive the tune. Frost, depending on the cam may be able to do a mail order.
Timing Chain $60-$350 depends on cam. Most a LS2 ($60) is good, C5R TC ($100) is better, then double rollers for big cams/power
Options That go with cam swaps
Oil Pump $105-$160
Lifters - LS7's $150, better BTR $290
You can piece meal it but it will cost you in tuning cost later.
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12-12-2013, 07:21 PM #3
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Silver & Blue- 02 Camaro SS, 04 GTO
If you are going to invest over 2k in a cam then go big and get the most bang for the buck you can.
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12-15-2013, 05:02 PM #4
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Phantom Black Metallic- 2004 GTO M6
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I think the LS3/7 cam would work for yours. I might be wrong, but I believe you can use the LS7 springs as well.
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12-18-2013, 12:28 PM #5
Okay that gives me an idea. If i do start piecing it together are there any of the parts that can go on while i wait for the others? And with these is a torque convertor required or is it just suggested?
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12-19-2013, 04:15 AM #6
Since you have an auto, I'd do a converter swap before anything else. That had to be one of the best add on's I did, and most that own an auto/LS1 will tell you the same. I'd recommend it even without a cam swap, but definately before a cam swap is done.
You might even find that after a nice converter is installed, you could do without a camshaft for a while, it's a nice 1/2 second gain for not much work, and certainly cheaper than a cam swap turns out to be.
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12-24-2013, 04:13 PM #7
Def food for thought. Any knowledge on the gt11 and gt12 cam from LPE?
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12-24-2013, 07:32 PM #8
I wouldn't use either of those cams without a stall converter.
The GT11 with it's huge intake/exhaust duration spread and very wide 118 LSA gives me the impression it's ground for either the LS3 style heads that have a not so good I/E ratio, or it's ground for a cathedral head with the intention of running stock exhaust manifolds.
The GT12 has a little less of both, not my first choice either.
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01-07-2014, 09:47 AM #9
Been reading up on the voodoo cams from lunati. Any info or suggestions on these products?
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01-10-2014, 06:42 PM #10
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Phantom Black Metallic- 2004 GTO M6
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Depending on what specs you run, upgrade the valvetrain as well. I don't think I've read any negatives on the Voodoo.
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01-14-2014, 10:29 AM #11
I can't wait to finally pull the trigger on this. It feels like I'm waiting for Christmas
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01-16-2014, 05:15 PM #12
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Phantom Black Metallic- 2004 GTO M6
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Once everything is in, and tuned, you'll be happy.
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01-21-2014, 11:59 AM #13
Going with the lunati voodoo at 272/278 578 .50 113lsa. Thoughts?
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01-21-2014, 12:10 PM #14
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Navy Blue Metallic- 98 T/A w/ mods, 00 FBVert
just a little cam huh?
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01-21-2014, 12:47 PM #15
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01-22-2014, 06:50 AM #16
im new to this stuff gentlemen. a true assessment would be most appreciated.
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01-22-2014, 07:07 AM #17
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Navy Blue Metallic- 98 T/A w/ mods, 00 FBVert
Just a little fun...nothing personal...
A 272 Intake and 278 Exhaust is extreme. Not saying you can't it's just that that much lift you would lose any street manners.
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01-22-2014, 07:08 AM #18
I've always been a fan of Lunati stuff.
This one looks like 222/228 @ .050 and has 113 lsa with 4 degrees of advance ground in.
A nice middle of the road cam. You are still going to need a converter with it or you won't be very happy.
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01-22-2014, 07:10 AM #19
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01-22-2014, 07:10 AM #20
okay that makes sense. i do know that the lift at .50 is 222/228. is that any better for streetability? and its fine just busting your balls.
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