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Best cam to install?

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Old 03-08-2013, 10:07 AM
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I'm restoring my LT1 1997. I will keep engine quite original but want to upgrade to a better cam shaft. Seems to be hard to find. Any suggestions? Please ad links to your suggestions.

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Old 03-08-2013, 10:43 AM
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Cam choice is based on a lot of factors. There is no best CAM. What is better? better gas mileage? Better 1/4 mile time? Better top end max HP? Better low end torque out of the whole? That is 4 very different CAMs.
 
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Old 03-08-2013, 05:21 PM
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you might try one of these from elliotts. then when you want more you wont have to go any farther than the heads.

212/222 .563/.562 114 LSA

218/224 .570/.565 111 LSA
 
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Old 03-11-2013, 01:43 AM
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please understand that if you change to a cam with more lift that the stock one you will need to upgrade your valve springs and retainers.
 
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I found that GM hotcam may be perfect. No mods needed and all included in a cam kit. Any idea where to buy this cam kit for best price (and service)? RockAuto doesn't sell the cam. I live in Sweden and have to order from a US webstore.
 
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Old 03-20-2013, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by aaberg
I found that GM hotcam may be perfect. No mods needed and all included in a cam kit. Any idea where to buy this cam kit for best price (and service)? RockAuto doesn't sell the cam. I live in Sweden and have to order from a US webstore.
try jegs.com or summitracing.com
 
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Old 04-16-2013, 03:29 PM
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What about this cam kit: COMP CAMS PART #K07-304-8. Is it a better replacement than LT1 hot cam kit? Read more at
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMP-CAM-CHEVY-LT1-LT4-266-276-500-510-XTREME-ENERGY-HYD-ROLLER-CAMSHAFT-KIT-/181116667488?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item2a2b650660&vxp=mtr#ht_2827wt_1161

What I want from the cam kit is good idle and mid range Power. No need for racing etc.
 
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