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What kind of cam is in an LT1?

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Old 02-09-2005, 04:10 PM
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What kind of cam is in an LT1?

had a head gasket blow, in the process ive decided to do a cam swap. What kind of cam is in a stock LT1? Its a hydraulic roller cam right? just checking to make sure.
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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

sure is, best performance replacment is the (comp)cc306 IMHO
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yep, its a hydraulic roller.
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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

whats the part number and where can i get one?
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Old 02-09-2005, 04:32 PM
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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

a cc306 IMHO cam that is. hopefully it comes with lifters.
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Old 02-09-2005, 04:56 PM
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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

Ummm you need more than lifters, you need springs and you don't have to get Roller Rockers but i suggest it!

Also IMHO mean's "In my Honest Opinion"

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Go to www.cmotorsports.com they have everything you need!
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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

Might be worth a little reseach to make sure the cam you select is designed to provide the power in the rpm range you want. Contact the cam manufacturer tech. line and make sure what you are buying matches what you want in performance. Also, it is critical to use the proper springs, retainers, keepers and rockers to get the maximum performance and reliabilty. Add up the cost of all components required to compare choices.
GM offers the Hot cam kit cam, rockers, springs, retainers, keepers for about $500. Thats a pretty good deal if you are looking for moderate hp. gain and want to maintain decent driveability. Also suggest a PCMFORLESS tune to match the cam, Brian did a great job for me. Hope you find the right cam for your application. Good luck with your project...do the research first, you will be glad you did.
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If you have an automatic and get a cam I'd recomend getting a stall converter as well. By asking for opinions on a cam, you're going to get a lot of different answers from conservative people who say HOTCAM to the more radical (but still streetable) CC306 and XE 224/230. Use the search button to research the different cams out there and only you should in the end decide what cam you want for your situation.

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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

Do a search man. There's TONS of threads about this cam, that cam, and the other. And if you're looking for some serious power for cheap, just do a search for Lloyd Elliot, his head & cam packages are the best peformance deals ever IMO.
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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

thanks guys, think im going with a package from combination motorsports. i feel better going with a package deal then mixing and matching too.
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Old 02-10-2005, 10:53 PM
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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

if i bought a comp cam i think for 250? not sure don't quote me on that what would i need to add or replace? the comp cam looks good. also i was lookin at the stall converter at 3200 or 2600 i believe? how would that sound with a comp cam?
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Old 02-10-2005, 10:59 PM
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Re: What kind of cam is in an LT1?

Cam, Lifters, Seals, Springs, Locks, Retainers, Plugs, Wires, New or modified Valve Covers, Rocker Arms, pushrods, Headers, All gaskets, a good tune... all and more are required to do it right.

Take my advice, do a good amount of research before you settle on just a "camshaft"... you'll thank yourself later when you get what you want out of it.
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that is why i asked :-D

i'll just look for a good deal on a sweet kit. the shi*ty thing about moding cars is you have to modify other parts for the part you want modified!

w/e it's fun :-D thanks man.
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