im puting the lt4 hot cam in my 94 Lt1. what do i need for it to be completed and run good i ordered the hot cam kit and then ordered all the gaskets for the job. I got everything through jason cromer. do i need to program the computer. i already have a street tune on it from madz28. do i need a knock module or somthing

 

Contact a tunder, either madz28 or pcm4less and you should be able to update your tune to one for a LT4 hotcam. If you got the email package from madz28.com I think you may be able to make the upgrade for free.

You dont need a LT4 knock module, but it wouldnt hurt to have. It will only help you if you are getting false knock.

 

Coolant, oil, gaskets, assembly lube, RTV silicone, new timing chain.

 

is that everything i need to do the install

 

Lt4 knock module is recommended because of the roller rockers. They are quite louder than the stock rockers and have been known to produce false knock.

 

how much did ya get the kit for from jason?

 

A stall conveter to make it launch better with the LT4 Hot Cam.

 

i got the kit and all the gaskets for roughly 612 shipped

 

I went 12.8's without a stall and 12.28 with one. That was with the hotcam and all motor.

 

That is extremely re-assuring.

I've got the LT4 Hotcam with a fully rebuilt 4L60E and Vigi 3000 stall (and all the other typical bolt-ons plus tune). I wasn't going to set my expectations too high, maybe a 12.90. With some MT ET Street Radials maybe a Mid 12 will be attainable.

One a side note to stay on topic:

When I did my LT4 Hot Cam Kit Swap I purchased the cam swap gasket set from Thunder (http://thunderracing.com/catalog/?ac...vid=4&pcid=157 -- scroll down to 'Gasket Packages') plus an OE Replacement Timing Set from the dealership. Honestly don't cheap out on this, and you might as well do it all while you've got it all torn apart.

 

i just bought my double roller timing chain for this as well. was going to go gear drive but oh well

 

I wouldn't go off of my numbers. My car was a freak LT4 Hotcam car. One of the fastest I've heard with unported heads, even for ported heads.

Gear drives aren't the best over 6,000rpm. It's not recommended.

 

I went 12.2 at 115 with my current setup. Hotcam, ported heads, forged 355 with 11:1 compression.

 

what gaskets did you need with the kit? I saw people saying they got the kit for 470 shipped...

 

You could also install and electric water pump to free up alittle more horsepower.