The CC305 is a step above the Hotcam.

 

wow, u guys are a great help with this, i was just kind of toying with it at first, but after the peer pressure, im doing it forsure

 

did you put just a hotcam in your car and didnt change anything else?please explain.

 

If your putting a new piece in dont bother just sit pretty till your piece is done. unless your motor wont be done for years and years. like most people building engines.

 

I did the hotcam install with over a 100 thou and now have 149 on the clock, still running strong. If you took care of your motor you shouldn't have a problem.

 

I'll chime in because I probably have the highest mileage. I just installed LT4 Hotcam, 1.6 comp pro-mags, Mac mids, MSD OTVC wires, AIR!, EGR!, EVAP! and an LS1 driveshaft at 170,000 miles. Runs like a brand new car and is pretty fast. I love driving it. Real quick from a stop. I would definitely do it. Your mileage is not really that high.

 

i use the cc305 it doesnt abuse valvetrain parts(i use the 114 LSA). dont forget new springs. stock springs are good for stock cams only.

 

Nothing like a 2 year old thread rising from the ashes, like a phoenix.........

 

Holy crap I didnt even notice lol. I guess you can tell I dont post much. I wonder how he made out?

 

If "snareman" wants feedback from "reamo04" at this point, the best way would be a PM or e-mail. At least it appears he used the "search" feature.

 

Hey man, i ended up never even going with a hotcam. I now have a cc503 on the way, going back to all motor for a bracket setup.

 

hell i did it on my 154xxx motor and it runs great go for it you won't regret it also if you are doing your 383 the setup should definately last those 2 years and most likely more.

 

I went with a MUCH bigger cam then the hot cam. Had 99k on it when I did the swap. 5 thousand miles now and it's still running like a top!

 

How many here just did the cam and maybe heads but kept the stock manifolds (not headers)? I ask because there are just no good options for a CA car when it comes to headers. I'd like to get at least 340 rwhp out of it (automatic) and pass emissions (CA). Is this possible?

Hal

 

With a good running LT1 you may be able to hit the 340 mark on a mild cam and some decent port work. Through an auto trans it won't happen with just the Hotcam though. Mine made 339.xx at the wheels on a mustang-style dyno - no head work and no headers but it was w/ a 6-speed.