Hotcam Cons
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Hotcam Cons
I have read a million posts about how the Lt4 hotcam is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Never anything bad about it.
Does anybody have anything negative to say about it?
Everything has a downfall. What is the downfall of the
Hotcam kit?
Never anything bad about it.
Does anybody have anything negative to say about it?
Everything has a downfall. What is the downfall of the
Hotcam kit?
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From: Austin, TX or Texas State University at San Marcos
Some say it doesnt make enough power. If you are going through the trouble to do a cam you might as well do one that will give you more power. Just my opinion.
Chris
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I have been running mine for a year now with stock heads. My only complaint about it is I kinda wish I went bigger considering the car is not quite a daily driver. It still gets good gas mileage and a nice increase in HP. I think this cam would be killer for the daily driver and some ported heads. I am still on stock heads.
Aaron
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1st complaint - Although it isn't required, U HAVE TO HAVE programming to get that thing to run right. My car runs like a turd when i punch it from a roll, and im rich as hell
2nd complaint - The vacuum is a little different so the brakes feel a little different.
3rd complaint - The fans are running ALL THE TIME right now.
Most of these aren't really that big of complaints. I know that TUNING will straighten out all of these. Just make sure u do programming if u get the cam.
2nd complaint - The vacuum is a little different so the brakes feel a little different.
3rd complaint - The fans are running ALL THE TIME right now.
Most of these aren't really that big of complaints. I know that TUNING will straighten out all of these. Just make sure u do programming if u get the cam.
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Too small. It has been given nicknames like the "Hot Crap" for a reason.
Unless you are trying to pass emissions, or desperately need to squeeze an extra 1-2MPG out of your car, I'd go with something bigger. Hell, even my CC306 is very streetable with the right tuning.
Unless you are trying to pass emissions, or desperately need to squeeze an extra 1-2MPG out of your car, I'd go with something bigger. Hell, even my CC306 is very streetable with the right tuning.
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From: Green Bay, WI
I agree programming is almost a must for this cam. Without it, the car idled like crap, and was hardly any faster then before the kit. Sucked the gas down too. After programming...My 1/4mile improved by about .5 and 5mph. Also mpg improved a lot. It was a night and day difference.
Aaron
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I would say a con for me is the lack of top end. However I have hit 110 a few times in the 1/4 on stock heads which is nothing to be ashamed & it does still retain the LT1's infamous low end power. I guess there really isn't a con in my book. If you want more then you buy more. This is really all I need unless I am competition racing. But I'm not. 
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Originally posted by Joe Brodman
Too small. It has been given nicknames like the "Hot Crap" for a reason.
Unless you are trying to pass emissions, or desperately need to squeeze an extra 1-2MPG out of your car, I'd go with something bigger. Hell, even my CC306 is very streetable with the right tuning.
Too small. It has been given nicknames like the "Hot Crap" for a reason.
Unless you are trying to pass emissions, or desperately need to squeeze an extra 1-2MPG out of your car, I'd go with something bigger. Hell, even my CC306 is very streetable with the right tuning.
my xe230/236 is mild w/ a mail order tune, still get 15 city, 23 hwy....moral of the story: there are better cams out there if you want to stay mild...
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Originally posted by 95z28 -quicksilver
Some say it doesnt make enough power. If you are going through the trouble to do a cam you might as well do one that will give you more power. Just my opinion.
Some say it doesnt make enough power. If you are going through the trouble to do a cam you might as well do one that will give you more power. Just my opinion.
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From: Montreal, Canada
Originally posted by WJH'sFormula
i prefer "Warm Cam" myself
my xe230/236 is mild w/ a mail order tune, still get 15 city, 23 hwy....moral of the story: there are better cams out there if you want to stay mild...
i prefer "Warm Cam" myself
my xe230/236 is mild w/ a mail order tune, still get 15 city, 23 hwy....moral of the story: there are better cams out there if you want to stay mild...
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From: Tulsa, OK, USA
The HotCam is a good starter cam plus all the stuff that you get with it. I had my HotCam for a good two years before I changed it out and got something bigger.
I do agree that programming is a must with this cam and just about any cam that you put in.
I do agree that programming is a must with this cam and just about any cam that you put in.
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From: Wichita Falls,Texas
Originally posted by ZZtop
There really arent any cons to it, but you can get a better cam kit from Combination Motorsports for only a few more dollars. Just something to think about.
There really arent any cons to it, but you can get a better cam kit from Combination Motorsports for only a few more dollars. Just something to think about.
