What do you guys think about LS6 conversion on a 2000 ls1? Or should I consider the HOT CAM...which I am trying to find more info about it.... What can you tell me about the HOT CAM? What's better for the $$$ ammount?

 

Hotcam 218/228 .525/.525 112 lsa. About $400. I made 381/373 with it.

LS6 Conversion is a heads and cam change. About $2000.

Just an LS6 cam change will probably mak similar numbers to a Hotcam. I depends onn the car.

 

do you think gas mileage will be the same then? I have a 2000 LS with headers, loud mouth, and a 4.10 M6. That's about as much modding as I have done...and oh yeah the 85mm MAF...no biggie. So then it's more pro's towards the HOT CAM then right? What else is needed for th HOT CAM? Any other engine parts that are needed to upgrade as a result in putting in a HOT CAM? Any info you have would be awsome.

 

Springs retainers rods, Springs r a must, rods n retainers I dont know much about. Headers are good, and a Ls6 intake is good.

 

When I did the Hotcam I changed to

LS6 Intake ($300)
ASP Pulley ($200)
Oil Pump ($129)
Thermostat ($45)
Timing Set ($100)
Hotcam kit (springs and retainers) ($300 - on the open market)
Valve seals ($15)
LS6 Coolant lines ($35)

Some were just general maintenance items that were easy to change with the motor apart, so it wa the best time to do so. Particularly the oil pump, valve seals, and timing set. All of the parts and install ran about $1500.

 

There was a post comparing the Hot Cam to the LS6 cam a while back, and IIRC, the concensus was that the LS6 cam made a little less power/torque off idle, but pulled really hard up top, while the Hot Cam made better power off idle, and similar power up top. Don't quote me, but I'm pretty sure that's the deal. I'd say for street applications, the Hot Cam may be the better choice, but again, let's wait for some more feedback first.

 

LS-6 sounds stock the hot cam scares people(mustangs away)

 

peak #s might be similar but a hotcam will definitely make more power down low.



ls6 cam is good if you want a cheap and streetable cam.



if you want alot of power go with a hotcam or something like it.

 

What about price. The LS6 conversion I have seen in upwards of 2500 bucks...or so...without install. Then I have also seen the HOT CAM for about 500 bucks...but without all the extra little things.... What's the final price of a HOT CAM installed for those of you who have it.....

 

Not sure what the total price is .. but I know someone who had the hotcam in a 00 LS1. The performance was awesome, but I'm still wondering besides the cost of the cam itself.. what else would be needed and how much does it cost..
I know that for an automatic you definately need reprogramming. I assume new rods, lifters, springs.. might also be in order??

 

You can add pushrods to the deal for $120, or reuse your stock ones if they are straight. I did. Labor was about $400. I doubt you will get that good of a deal. Total bill was in the nieghborhood of $1500

 

So if I envest in the HOT CAM setup, I now have a 4.10 in the back...will it rip apart my rear end if it's still stock? What are the odds of me ripping my car apart with a stronger engine?

 

Your chances are excellent. My clutch and rear didn't like the power. I had a severe pinion bearing issue, and my clutch started slipping randomly (the cam may not have caused the problem, but it accelerated the issue). Not all the time, but every once in awhile. If you stay off of very sticky tires it should help.

 

Odds definetely go up with a stronger engine. But you cant really put a stamp on it. Ive seen a stock LS1 10 bolt 3.42 rear stand up to a car pulling 10 second quarters for quite a while. And when it was pulled out in luu of a 12 bolt, the rear still worked perfect, and was sold to be put in another car. To my knowledge its still working today. And weve all seen or heard tell of countless 10 bolt sbeing ripped apart under slight strain.

So you never know, it might hold it might not. Ride it till she blows, and have Moser on hold.