How much would a cam do for me
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How much would a cam do for me
Okay, I've done some research so I wouldn't have to post "what does a cam do", I think I have a pretty good idea of how it works.
So my question is, how much would I benefit from a cam swap...my mods are below. I read that cams work great with exhaust work. I have duals, but are headers a necessity for good gains on the cam swap? I also read something about an aggressive cam not being very functional in the winter? Something about the car not being able to remain at an idle when it's cold? I kinda skimmed through that part, but thanks in advance to anyone with a response.
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2001 Camaro SS
Onyx w/black interior
M6 w/Hurst
Lid w/K&N
MAF
JET module (stage 2)
True duals
No ET yet
Kills: 3
Losses: 0
[This message has been edited by SS_Thunder (edited September 02, 2002).]
So my question is, how much would I benefit from a cam swap...my mods are below. I read that cams work great with exhaust work. I have duals, but are headers a necessity for good gains on the cam swap? I also read something about an aggressive cam not being very functional in the winter? Something about the car not being able to remain at an idle when it's cold? I kinda skimmed through that part, but thanks in advance to anyone with a response.
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2001 Camaro SS
Onyx w/black interior
M6 w/Hurst
Lid w/K&N
MAF
JET module (stage 2)
True duals
No ET yet
Kills: 3
Losses: 0
[This message has been edited by SS_Thunder (edited September 02, 2002).]
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From: Laredo,Texas
Actually, it all depends...A mild cam can range anywhere from 25-35 hp. If you have headers then you will yield mor hp. YOu have to be careful because some cams, especially since you have a ls1, you might need to get some custom tunning, to eliminate idle hesitation, bogs, and your SES light turned on. I personally have a Compcam in mine, and I love it. It's a very aggressive cam, with a killer lope. And it has a pretty broad power range throughout the RPM band. Remember, if you swap out your cam, your more than likely need to change out you springs and pushrods. The stock pieces wont hold up.
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Sounds like quite a bit of hassle, especially for a daily driver. I may look into a supercharger first 
Thanks for the info man
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2001 Camaro SS
Onyx w/black interior
M6 w/Hurst
Lid w/K&N
MAF
JET module (stage 2)
True duals
No ET yet
Kills: 3
Losses: 0
[This message has been edited by SS_Thunder (edited September 02, 2002).]
Thanks for the info man
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2001 Camaro SS
Onyx w/black interior
M6 w/Hurst
Lid w/K&N
MAF
JET module (stage 2)
True duals
No ET yet
Kills: 3
Losses: 0
[This message has been edited by SS_Thunder (edited September 02, 2002).]
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From: Plano , Texas USA
Take a look at these cam setups here
http://ls1info.com/camstats/showdata.php
There is lots of information there and
you may be able to narrow down your search
for the cam that fits you and your setups.
http://ls1info.com/camstats/showdata.php
There is lots of information there and
you may be able to narrow down your search
for the cam that fits you and your setups.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SS_Thunder:
Sounds like quite a bit of hassle, especially for a daily driver. I may look into a supercharger first
Thanks for the info man
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Sounds like quite a bit of hassle, especially for a daily driver. I may look into a supercharger first
Thanks for the info man
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Good luck
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Go with the cam, it has great power gains and a noticeable difference in throttle response among other things. I have a TR 224/224 112lsa as a daily driver and love it! It's the best mod I've done so far for the car hands down.
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* 1998 Trans Am A4
* 353 RWHP / 346 Torque
* mods: G2 sway bars, KB DD subframes, Tbyrne LCAs - panhard rod - & ported MAF ends, GTP Stage II heads, TR 224/224 112LSA .561 cam, FLPs, whisper c/f lid, K&N, HAL/QA shocks, NGK TR55 plugs, MSD wires, FTRA, Hotchkis STB, Pro Dyno MTTP catback, Mecham hood and spoiler 13.2 @ 111
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* 1998 Trans Am A4
* 353 RWHP / 346 Torque
* mods: G2 sway bars, KB DD subframes, Tbyrne LCAs - panhard rod - & ported MAF ends, GTP Stage II heads, TR 224/224 112LSA .561 cam, FLPs, whisper c/f lid, K&N, HAL/QA shocks, NGK TR55 plugs, MSD wires, FTRA, Hotchkis STB, Pro Dyno MTTP catback, Mecham hood and spoiler 13.2 @ 111
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TA2001,
Thanks for the link, but I have no idea what all that stuff means. I really know nothing about cars. I did some research on cams, but the info on that site is kinda above me.
I'm trying to learn all I can though
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2001 Camaro SS
Onyx w/black interior
M6 w/Hurst
Lid w/K&N
MAF
JET module (stage 2)
True duals
No ET yet
Kills: 3
Losses: 0
Thanks for the link, but I have no idea what all that stuff means. I really know nothing about cars. I did some research on cams, but the info on that site is kinda above me.
I'm trying to learn all I can though
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2001 Camaro SS
Onyx w/black interior
M6 w/Hurst
Lid w/K&N
MAF
JET module (stage 2)
True duals
No ET yet
Kills: 3
Losses: 0
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