I have a all stock lt1 motor.. Has 63k orig. Miles on it.. As of right now car is all stock other than straight piped exhaust with single chamber flowmaster. All bolt on-s planned for near future such as intake, throttle body, plugs wires etc.. So now here is the big question...

What is a good cam to get.. Smog is not a big issue if there is a good cam smog legal would be nice.. But not a must.. Looking for biggest cam possible that is not going to effect everyday driving and not hurt the stock motor... So please help me out!!

I know nothing about cams and there specs so i need help bad... Links would be great

 

Sounds like your a guy who might enjoy a simple Hotcam kit. Everything you need in one package. Although I'd like to see headers, cold air, and some other mods on the car first.

-Dustin-

 

Many would suggest he buys better springs if he does get the hotcam kit.

So keep that in mind Op.

 

Forgot to mention I have pacesetter longtubes as well that will go on at the same time as installing the CAM!!

So where is a good place to purchase hotcam kit?? was looking on summit cant find that brand, COMPcams is not offering any kit for 93 to 97 camaro's on summit either..

 

Crane makes the hotcam kit. Check the links in my sig for some cams and advice.

 

Thanks alot for the help your pages helped alot now I just have one more favor can you explain what each section is in the cam details From what I am taken from what you have said and your cam help sheets, this cam i will list is a happy middle point for me, bigger than a lt4 cam little smaller than gm 847 is this correct?? that a good cam below??

CCA-07-467 --- 230@ .576/ 236@ .570 (1.5RR)--- 113 LSA --- 2000-6000

what does each thing mean 230??@ .576/ what is 236@.570 ??? lol you get the idea i am lost please explain thanks again

How intense is the install? I have a 96 z28 ??

 

I didn't write those posts, but they are good resources.

You need to put aside a couple hours and really research camshafts and what all those numbers mean. I can't explain it in one post.

That cam is FAR more aggressive than the hotcam and probably more than you are wanting.

Honestly, I don't even think you need a cam for what you want. Get all the bolt ons, some rear end gears and good suspension and you will be happy. If you still need more, upgrade the valvetrain. You can mess up your whole motor with a cam swap. Do a search here for "help cam swap" and you will see.

 

after looking i relized i copied and pasted the wrong cam this is the actually cam interested in.. I want the power from the cam and i really want the lope and sound when you have a cam.. but i dont want to mess **** up this is the cam i ment to paste

CCA-07-503 --- 224@ .503/ 230@ .510 (1.5RR)--- 112 LSA --- 1800-5800

thanks again.. its hard to find someone who knows what they are talking about..

 

That is a very popular cam here. Search for "cc503" and you will find lots of info. You should find that you will need to upgrade the entire valvetrain for the cam swap as well. That's why the hotcam kit was recommended because it includes everything you need from springs to the cam itself.