Ok. I think i would like to get a cam so i can have a fuller, richer sound. As in some lope and well, basically have it sound a little meaner. I am not sure what to get. im not really concerned with racing, but pulling into a cruise in or show, and having it sound mean is more important. what i have so far is: SLP Lid, Free Mods, SLP Y-pipe, No cats w/O2 sims, FlowMaster, DiabloSport Preditor. Anyone got some ideas? like i said, Im going more for the "muscle sound" without having to do all the fuel upgrade and head stuff. Trying to do it cheap..
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Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :
Hot Cam will do all for you. May not be the most performance cam, but it will sound mean. Posted by RHT (Member # 902) on :
I agree! The GM Hot Cam will give you lot's of lope. They are relatively inexpensive too. I think it is the best choice if sound is most important.
You will likely need to drill your TB to get a smooth idle. It needs more air with the cam. Tuning is a good idea but you can get by without it if you want.
Ryan
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
I assume you mean the LS1 Hot Cam? Anyone know the GM part number for it? Since I'm a service manager at a Chevy Dealership, hopefully, I can get this at a nice price.. Is there anything else I will need to get with that cam? Approx time to install cam? and most importantly, will i have to pull the motor to install it?
Im guessing the right Hotcam is this one "218/227 .525/.525 112" GM Part number 12480033
Thanks for all the help guys!
P.S. Here is a vid w/sound of a hot cam.. This is what im hoping i will get. HOT CAM SOUND
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Posted by Bill Mason (Member # 1807) on :
Yeah but....that car is a Trans Am, so if you want that sound you'll have to get a Trans Am
I think that in order to get the "full" benefit of the cam sound you may also need a set of headers (preferably long tubes).
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
Hah! I think it will sound pretty close.. lol
Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :
How does the hotcam do on emissions testing?
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
From what i understand, it will still pass, provided you still have your cats obviously. I heard with a little tuning, all will be ok, others I have read about on ls1.com say they have done no tuning and have passed.
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
Oh yea, forgot to add, just purchased my LS1 HotCam and LS6 springs. Looking to install in 2 weeks. I wope to take some pics for the local club website...
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Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :
Congrats...You will love the sound and the increased hp won't be to bad either.
Enjoy and welcome to the "cammed" group.
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
Thanks man! Am I going ot be alright with the stock pushrods?
Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS 891: Thanks man! Am I going ot be alright with the stock pushrods?
You will get two answers on that one no matter what. I feel, while your in there, upgrade to prevent any bent ones in the future. Others will tell you its better to bend a pushrod then a valve, but my thery is, if you miss a shift, and float the valves, you'll still mess up a valve. So my .02 is yes.
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
Hopefully my A4 wont miss a shift.. heh
Thanks for the info.. any ideas on which ones would be what i would need? Hopefully you have a GM set in mind...
Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :
Well since its an A4, DOH, You could skip the pushrods I guess. Don't know any GM ones and I don't know if the LS6 has harder ones or not. I got mine from Thunder Racing.
Does that hot cam come with springs? I thought it did.
Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
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