ls1 cam?
Jun 12, 2009 | 01:57 AM
#11
The problem I see is that when you open up your engine there are many things that can go wrong. I had my oil pump randomly fail when I did my cam swap. That turned into a nightmare when the swap took about 40 hours and a week of work.
I supposed you have to ask yourself it it's worth the chance for such a small gain. For me it isn't and I know for most it isn't worth it either.
You can get a used cam/springs/pushrods for $350 or cheaper so I would go that route 10 out of 10 times over a $50 or cheaper ls1 cam.
Jun 12, 2009 | 02:37 AM
#12
If it happened as a result of your cam swap, then it wasn't random (i.e. something happened to it during the swap). If it was random, then it would have failed cam swap or no cam swap.
I say swap in the 2000 LS1 cam. It will almost give you 20 degrees more exhaust duration than your current cam which should be a nice upgrade.
I say swap in the 2000 LS1 cam. It will almost give you 20 degrees more exhaust duration than your current cam which should be a nice upgrade.
Jun 12, 2009 | 02:39 AM
#13
If it happened as a result of your cam swap, then it wasn't random (i.e. something happened to it during the swap). If it was random, then it would have failed cam swap or no cam swap.
I say swap in the 2000 LS1 cam. It will almost give you 20 degrees more exhaust duration than your current cam which should be a nice upgrade.
I say swap in the 2000 LS1 cam. It will almost give you 20 degrees more exhaust duration than your current cam which should be a nice upgrade.
Jun 12, 2009 | 02:46 AM
#14
Jun 12, 2009 | 03:33 AM
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Theres more than just one LS1 cam..
Corvette LS1
97-98 12554710 199/207 .472/.479 117
98-99 12560964 199/207 .472/.479 117
2000 12560968 198/209 .500/.500 115.5
01-03 12561721 198/207 .467/.479 116
Corvette LS6
2001 12560950 204/211 .525/.525 116 385hp
02-04 12565308 204/218 .555/.551 117.5 405hp
Camaro/Firebird
98 12557812 198/209 .500/.500 119.5
99-00 12560965 198/209 .500/.500 119.5
01-02 12561721 196/207 .467/.479 116
Trucks and SUV with Vortec engine
LR4 and LM7
99 12560966 191/190 .457/.466 115.5
00-04 12560967 191/190 .457/.466 114
the 03-04 LM7 used the 12560967 camshaft
LQ4
99-00 12560967 191/190 .457/.466 114
01-04 12561721 196/207 .467/.479 116
01-04 LQ4 cam is same as Camaro, Corvette LS1 and LQ9 cam
That might give you an idea as to what your dealing with.
Corvette LS1
97-98 12554710 199/207 .472/.479 117
98-99 12560964 199/207 .472/.479 117
2000 12560968 198/209 .500/.500 115.5
01-03 12561721 198/207 .467/.479 116
Corvette LS6
2001 12560950 204/211 .525/.525 116 385hp
02-04 12565308 204/218 .555/.551 117.5 405hp
Camaro/Firebird
98 12557812 198/209 .500/.500 119.5
99-00 12560965 198/209 .500/.500 119.5
01-02 12561721 196/207 .467/.479 116
Trucks and SUV with Vortec engine
LR4 and LM7
99 12560966 191/190 .457/.466 115.5
00-04 12560967 191/190 .457/.466 114
the 03-04 LM7 used the 12560967 camshaft
LQ4
99-00 12560967 191/190 .457/.466 114
01-04 12561721 196/207 .467/.479 116
01-04 LQ4 cam is same as Camaro, Corvette LS1 and LQ9 cam
That might give you an idea as to what your dealing with.
That 01 Zo6 cam advanced 4~6* might be worth the effort.
Jun 12, 2009 | 11:39 AM
#17
I honestly don't think all the work to swap cams (remove all the rockers, pull off the balancer, the front cover, waterpump, loosen A/C bracket, etc.) is worth a measily 10-15 hp.
Jun 12, 2009 | 12:44 PM
#19
I run an 01 ls6 cam and love it! I installed it straight up, and it pulls nicely to 6200. It cost me a total of 200 bucks to put it in, that was with an oil change and coolent. It dosent put super numbers down, but I'm no dyno racer. I'm sure I can squeak a 13.8 out of it how she sits and thats all on 87. So was it worth it? Hell yes!
Cant wait to put in my 2006 e-fans and a cut out.
Cant wait to put in my 2006 e-fans and a cut out.
Jun 12, 2009 | 12:55 PM
#20
I run an 01 ls6 cam and love it! I installed it straight up, and it pulls nicely to 6200. It cost me a total of 200 bucks to put it in, that was with an oil change and coolent. It dosent put super numbers down, but I'm no dyno racer. I'm sure I can squeak a 13.8 out of it how she sits and thats all on 87. So was it worth it? Hell yes!
Cant wait to put in my 2006 e-fans and a cut out.
Cant wait to put in my 2006 e-fans and a cut out.