The hotcam kit is by far the cheapest "kit". My question is how many tengths would I lose with going for the hotcam opposed to another similiar cams(305, 224/230, custom grind)? Is it only gonna be .1 or less OR more like .2 to lots more. I am planning on running long tubes with true duals.

 

I think the "HotCam" is a great cam. I had one in my 93 and I probably would have still had it if I didnt have to rebuild at that time. With the right combonation of parts ,the Hotcam will run low 12's to high 11's . My best with the hot cam was 12.14@110.6mph with a 2800 vig, stock heads w/ stock valves, mac headers w/ cutout, and 4.10 gear. Every car is different ,so just make a pass and see what happens. Good luck.

 

Are emmisions a problem?
The hotcam has been proven to be a great cam, but if you dont have to pass the test, i'd think bigger for sure!

 

Im about to start looking for a cam,becouse I will be doing opti and new timming chain soon might as well do the cam since ill be in there anyways save me labor pains, so lets keep this topic going ,looking for as much opinions as possible ,for me emissions is not a problem ,but as of now I am going to stay with my stock heads. I do like the hot cam ,but what other options are avalible. I know alot of people who have it ,just thought Id be different .
Any advise is great
Thanks

Gary
95 Ta

 

Very good point.

The Hot Cam Kit is an excellent kit if u don't want to have emission hassles. A simple programming on the hot cam and u can pass emissions all day long. Plus, I have seen people with LT4 heads and a Hot Cam Kit with lots of bolt ons running mid 11s all day long.

 

I know a bunch of people that went hot cam and decided to go bigger, but not many people went bigger and dropped to the hot cam. If emissions isn't a problem, search the board for the highest cam you can have without killing gas mileage and affect driveability.

 

Bang for the buck you cannot beat the Hotcam! I too am thinking of going with more cam but I am going to try some more gear and I have swapped to a 3500 vig first. If I can go 11's I will leave my Hotcam in but it has been over a year and I still like my little cam. Driveabiltiy and everything is great. Speed is addictive you will always want to go faster. I think if you have all the parts to go fast already then buy a bigger cam but if you are modding a little at a time and money plays a big part like most of us then the Hotcam is your answer. My .02 Later Clint