cheap cam for ls1

**davleigh** · 03-24-2012, 03:13 PM

hi all,

i live in Australia, i am just chasing a cheap ls1 cam for my vx ss Commodore.
i don't mind having to import one if i can get it cheaper from America. plus i am sure over there you have a wider range then what we do here in oz.

any help would be appreciated

thanks all

**JacobLS1** · 03-24-2012, 04:03 PM

I haven't seen anything "cheap" they normally run $3-400usd Texas speed sells kits for about $600usd. You can try there.

**INMY01TA** · 03-24-2012, 05:35 PM

Yeah they all pretty much cost the same. Used would be the best deal.

**Spikito** · 03-24-2012, 05:57 PM

you can get just a cam much cheaper than that, the texas speed kits include springs pushrods, and the necessarily hardware

**davleigh** · 03-25-2012, 01:52 PM

cheers all. i will check out their website.
does anyone know of someone selling a upgraded cam?

**INMY01TA** · 03-25-2012, 05:56 PM

Check the classifieds here and LS1 Tech often. Also try Ebay.

**davleigh** · 03-25-2012, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by INMY01TA:2759616

Check the classifieds here and LS1 Tech often. Also try Ebay.

yeah i been surfing ebay. but i might try international ebay instead of Australian ebay.
ill go check out the clarifieds now.
cheers mate. much appreciated.

**jiveass** · 03-26-2012, 04:06 AM

Originally Posted by Spikito

you can get just a cam much cheaper than that, the texas speed kits include springs pushrods, and the necessarily hardware

i havent seen any cam for less than $320 for ls engines

**BrownsMillsAntz** · 03-26-2012, 04:13 AM

All cams are generally priced the same, unless its a custon grind. Cheapest your looking at is probably a LS6..Can always go used.

**Spikito** · 03-26-2012, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by jiveass

i havent seen any cam for less than $320 for ls engines

well 320 is 20% less than $400...thats quite a bit cheaper....

SLP Camshaft, LS1/LS6/LS2 Hydraulic Roller

**davleigh** · 03-26-2012, 04:34 PM

plus with exchange rate, it becomes cheaper again.

I dont mind a Used cam, as long as its better then the stock one

**TA98** · 03-28-2012, 12:01 PM

Do not buy a used a cam. Its a couple hundred dollar expense vs your time and agrivation. I personally would never trust a used cam in my engine. Ill spend the 400 dollars and not the risk of buying joe blows used cam.

**davleigh** · 03-28-2012, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by T/A98:2760552

Do not buy a used a cam. Its a couple hundred dollar expense vs your time and agrivation. I personally would never trust a used cam in my engine. Ill spend the 400 dollars and not the risk of buying joe blows used cam.

valid point. will definitely go a new cam.