If you had to change the cam, what would you go with?

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10-30-2011, 08:29 AM
sixtynine

If you had to change the cam, what would you go with?

Here is my story,

New memeber here, purchased a completly stock 2004 CTS-V (LS6) about 8 months ago and have recently developed an unpleasant sound in the valvetrain. After a good bit of troubleshooting I decided it was time to pull the passenger head for some exploratory surgery. I found what I expected and that was a chewed up lifter as well as the cam lobe on cylinder 6... Sooooo, my question is since I have to replace the cam and lifters I would like some suggestions on a replacement cam. I wouldn't mind something a little more aggressive but at the same time I don't want to have the snowball effect.

Thanks in advance, Joe
10-30-2011, 09:35 AM
Nowhereman

Just find the biggest torque cam you can get your hands on.
Have it redline at your normal factory redline.
Run a roller grind and let it be.
10-30-2011, 01:11 PM
sixtynine

Thank you for your response - In your opionion, something like this ??? Would this cam be much different from stock.....?

COMP Cams 54-535-11 - COMP Cams Tri-Power Xtreme Camshafts - Overview - SummitRacing.com

Stock Cam:
GM Performance 12565308 - GM Performance LS6 Corvette Camshafts - Overview - SummitRacing.com
11-09-2011, 09:11 AM
9t8z28

Well, IMO, you want an aggressive cam but you want minimal heavy lope. You'll get lope whatever you do, but you want it to be fit for the characteristics of the Cadillac. go with a custom gring cam. I would recommend you call Fran at Race Proven Motorsports and he will get you what you need.

check out my thread here.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/f104/r-i-p...h-yeah-161046/
11-09-2011, 10:05 AM
WS6SP33D

Cam choice is really your preference. There are so many cams out there with all different lopes and sounds. Are you looking for something that shakes your caddy? You can find alot of sound and performance clips on youtube. Also i am guessing you are wanting a good streetable cam that isn't to hard on your springs.
11-09-2011, 11:34 AM
9t8z28

Your not gonna find a nice cam to go with the stock springs. They need to be replaced as well.
11-09-2011, 01:16 PM
WS6SP33D

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9t8z28

Your not gonna find a nice cam to go with the stock springs. They need to be replaced as well.

For sure anytime you do a cam swap you need to upgrade to a Better stroger spring