Cam suggestions

**BLDun** · 08-05-2006, 09:05 AM

I'm getting ready to help a friend put a cam in his 2002 SS Camaro. I need some suggestions on a cam. Don't want anything radical. Don't want to change heads, etc. Just want a simple cam swap that will allow a good sound at idle.
Thanks

**SSwt00SS** · 08-05-2006, 10:56 AM

I have a Comp Cams 224/224 .581/.581 112lsa. very nice idle with a little lope to it and under WOT it's just plain mean. you will need to upgrade your springs, retainers, pushrods, bases, and I suggest an LS2 timing chain as well with any cam install and then get the car tuned. Mods and gains are in my sig and w/my Loud Mouth system, it flattens all the beers at the corner taven with a blip of the throttle.

if all else fails, ask Ninobrn99 any questions that you may have. (ie: is this a daily driver, what current mods do you have, what are your gaols, etc.) the more detailed you are the more myself and others can offer help and suggestions...

**nhraformula** · 08-05-2006, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by SSwt00SS

I have a Comp Cams 224/224 .581/.581 112lsa. very nice idle with a little lope to it and under WOT it's just plain mean. you will need to upgrade your springs, retainers, pushrods, bases, and I suggest an LS2 timing chain as well with any cam install and then get the car tuned.

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agreed. i have the same cam

**mrr23** · 08-07-2006, 03:00 PM

here's a vinci 062 cam
210/218 .551/.551 112LSA

rev in park

idle in park

idle in drive

**ssxtreme82** · 08-07-2006, 08:36 PM

Do u recommend that cam for a daily driver?

**nhraformula** · 08-08-2006, 06:22 AM

the 224/224 is a great daily driver cam

**Hurley711** · 08-08-2006, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by nhraformula

the 224/224 is a great daily driver cam

+1 great midrange power

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 08-08-2006, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by nhraformula

the 224/224 is a great daily driver cam

+2 I used to run the TR 224 114

**SSwt00SS** · 08-08-2006, 07:22 AM

+3 NHRA and I have the same 224 cam. crazy mid-range and high end power esp with bolt-ons. too bad I'm trying to find the time to get the bolt-ons in my sig installed...

specs: Comp Cam 224/224 .581/.581 112lsa

**zman98** · 08-08-2006, 09:29 AM

I just put in a 228/228 588/588 112 into my 98 camaro that i do drive basically everyday. This cam provides a good horse power jump while not killing your gas mileage to bad. I still get around 24 mpg on the highway while the city driving is around 16 mpg if i can keep my foot out of it. I highly recomend this cam!!

**nhraformula** · 08-08-2006, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by zman98

I just put in a 228/228 588/588 112 into my 98 camaro that i do drive basically everyday. This cam provides a good horse power jump while not killing your gas mileage to bad. I still get around 24 mpg on the highway while the city driving is around 16 mpg if i can keep my foot out of it. I highly recomend this cam!!

a 228/228 is about as high as you want to go for a daily driver

**777** · 08-09-2006, 05:57 AM

I'd get a 224/224

**beanie** · 08-09-2006, 06:02 AM

i have a 224/228 581/590 112lsa in my 98 ss. it sounds awesome, made good power, and is still driveable. mk sure you do all the supporting add-ons mentioned above (springs, prods, etc). i also did LT's w/ ORY along w/ it. when i am in the mood for something obnoxious, i open the electric cutout and it reminds me of the 60's. just go to ls1sounds and you can hear different cams and exhaust setups. its a great site and helped me b4 choosing mine.