WTB: LS1 cam

**LITE SPD** · 07-11-2006, 09:32 PM

Looking for a used or new LS1 cam (not the stock one). Prefer it to be compatible or work with stock heads and LS6 springs. A mild to medium grind is fine but not looking for a big cam, just something alittle more agressive than a Z06 cam. I'm not a pro at distingishing different spec #s, but I do have an idea on what works and doesn't. PM me or post. Thanks!

BTW, I'm also looking for someone to install or help install a cam with valve springs for a reasonable price. I don't have the tools or know-how to install it myself.

**UnderPSI** · 07-11-2006, 09:34 PM

Look for a 224/224 with a .581 lift. Have Tom install it.

**LITE SPD** · 07-11-2006, 10:24 PM

Who is Tom?

**Poncho** · 07-11-2006, 10:50 PM

BadLS1.

we will make him a GTO specialist even if he doesn't want to....

**LITE SPD** · 07-11-2006, 11:49 PM

I think I spoke to him once about this before. I may send him a PM.

Anyone else?

**davidrab** · 07-12-2006, 04:05 AM

I 2nd having Tom install it.

Dave

**BAD LS1** · 07-12-2006, 07:17 AM

Im installing a 224/224-.581.581 112 LSA cam in another members 02' RamAir right now.

Its a very good, all over torque cam... Not peaky at all and really makes a noticable diff over stock.

That is the one i would reccomend fo you, along with the proper push rods and springs.

A cam install on GTO is easier than a F body. So it can be turned around ina day or two.

**0TransAm0** · 07-12-2006, 09:14 AM

^^^ got the same cam with chrome moly push rods and comp 918 valve springs and a ls6 oil pump makes good power and has good torque. was one of the best things i did to this car that and the stall converter. oh and it has a nice lope to it as well.
edit: tom recomended the cam to me and i went with it great choice that i didn't have to make

and great for a daily driver thats not way overlly aggresive. thanks again Tom.

**Josepy** · 07-12-2006, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by BAD LS1

Im installing a 224/224-.581.581 112 LSA cam in another members 02' RamAir right now.

Its a very good, all over torque cam... Not peaky at all and really makes a noticable diff over stock.

That is the one i would reccomend fo you, along with the proper push rods and springs.

A cam install on GTO is easier than a F body. So it can be turned around ina day or two.

thats my car. Lite SPD you can come up and go for a ride or just come and hear if you would like when he is done. Definatley have Tom put it in.

**LITE SPD** · 07-12-2006, 01:36 PM

Thanks for the help, I did not figure I needed pushrods too. I thought the cam and LS6 springs would just do the job. These pushrods I have to get, are they supposed to be stock LS1 lenght (7.4)?

**BAD LS1** · 07-12-2006, 02:11 PM

Yeah LS6 springs are only good to like .550 lift.

The stock push rods are rather flimsy, and with a cam that has fast lobe rates they dont survive to long w/o bending.

The engine revs so wickedly fast after a cam, thats the most fun part!

7.400" length rod is what you want, and Comp "918" springs.

**Brian98GTP** · 07-12-2006, 04:56 PM

I have a couple cams just sitting here....

Let me know if one interests you, and we'll go from there...

Thunder Racing Custom Camshaft - 224/224 .563/.563 112 LSA 1700-6600 RPM Power Band. Excellent mid-range & high RPM power. Requires computer tuning on automatic transmission cars. Due to the fast ramp rate of this camshaft, the use of 1.8 rockers is not recommended

Texas Speed 231/237 .598/.595 112 LSA Camshaft

1700-6500 RPM Power Band; This is an excellentperformance camshaft with a awesome idle! Custom tuning required

This is probably one of Texas Speed's most well known camshafts. The 231/237 camshaft features lobes that are designed to make good horsepower & promote long spring life.

Both cams only have less than 5K miles on them.

**Josepy** · 07-12-2006, 05:41 PM

dang little late i would have bought the texas speed one from you.

**Brian98GTP** · 07-12-2006, 08:37 PM

Sorry Joe.... I forgot I had them...

**Poncho** · 07-12-2006, 08:59 PM

brian, out of curiousity what are you looking for price wise for the hotter cam?

I need to start piecing together a new heart for the goat.

I'm definately interested, I did have my heart set on the HPE-S Cam (238/242, .608/612 on a 115 LSA) or their "C" Cam which has really similar specs to yours, but I believe with a tad more lift... which is why yours might be a nice alternative.

I'll have to contact my engine builder (BadLS1, lol)

Tom - you should just change your S/N to BadLSx

**LITE SPD** · 07-12-2006, 10:45 PM

Hey! You freeloaders get off my thread. I asked if anyone had a cam first!!!!

How much for the TR cam Brian?

**SLOWC5** · 07-12-2006, 11:09 PM

231/237 cam is an amazing cam. Awesome idle and high rpm HP. I run the larger version 233/239 .605 112 LSA. Anyone that picks up the 231/237 can will never want anything else. Brain i might be interested in the 224 cam

spooky_pitboss · 01-06-2008, 01:44 PM

This looks like a really old thread, but just wondering what the install price is locally here in WI to get a cam installed? I have a 04 GTO automatic transmission, and just wanted to know what i would be looking at for a install price, and all an average total parts price?

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