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MSB · 09-29-2015, 12:04 PM

Im thinking of the ls9 cam, are there any other cams out there sound stock and dont have to change any thing but the cam it self? My car is dd and around here a cam install is around $200 and im planning to sell the car in a year so im not interested in big cams and can't put a choppy cam around here. Any recommendations?

SilverSS1LE · 09-29-2015, 12:16 PM

ls9 cam is a forced induction cam. your not gonna see a big difference with that swap. if your selling why not just leave it stock? and where do you live that wont allow choppy cam?

BenningJ · 09-29-2015, 12:24 PM

You will gain maybe 20hp MAX from that cam. It is a whole lot of work for such a little gain.

bayarea408 · 09-29-2015, 12:26 PM

x2 ^

if your having plans to sell it in a year...just leave it stock.

every cam swap is going to require other things be changed.

vroomapunk · 09-29-2015, 12:30 PM

Exactly, leave it stock, makes it easier to sell anyway.

Also, a cam change itself isnt inherently louder, I don't see why you cant have a choppy cam anywhere.

JANNETTYRACING · 09-29-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MSB

Im thinking of the ls9 cam, are there any other cams out there sound stock and dont have to change any thing but the cam it self? My car is dd and around here a cam install is around $200 and im planning to sell the car in a year so im not interested in big cams and can't put a choppy cam around here. Any recommendations?

This is about your only option at this price point.

The LS9 cam will be soggy on the bottom compared to the stock cam.

Leave it stock if your going to sell it.

Ted.

MSB · 09-29-2015, 12:31 PM

My car is not stock it has cai, headers, pully, tb, fast manifold, cat back. Im selling the car in a year, but $350 for an ls9 installed is a good deal for 20-30 hp in my case.

vroomapunk · 09-29-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MSB

My car is not stock it has cai, headers, pully, tb, fast manifold, cat back. Im selling the car in a year, but $350 for an ls9 installed is a good deal for 20-30 hp in my case.

Yeah but the power and torque may not be where you want it, peak HP is not the most important factor here.

And you have bolt-ons, that's close enough to stock. In this thread everyone is kinda meaning stock to be no internal engine mods.

Bo White · 09-29-2015, 12:45 PM

If you must go that route buy a used LS7 cam. Its got a little tighter LSA and will not be as soft on the bottom. If you dont mind some lope buy the Lingenfelter GT1 or Lunati 217/228 cam. Will make more power across the board and is a drop in. Remember you need a 3 bolt timing gear no matter what you run.

MSB · 09-29-2015, 01:09 PM

I found comp cam 214/228 is it better than ls9?

Jason 98 TA · 09-29-2015, 02:23 PM

Give us a call @ Texas Speed. We can do you a custom camshaft that will meet your goals!!

KW Baraka · 09-29-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MSB

......but $350 for an ls9 installed is a good deal for 20-30 hp in my case.

If that 20-30 HP gain is above 5500 RPMs, then you'll almost never see the benefit of the cam swap. If you lose power below 3500 RPMs (VERY possible), you'll be pissed that you wasted the $350.....

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Originally Posted by MSB

I found comp cam 214/228 is it better than ls9?

Not nearly enough info to give you a thumb's up or thumb's down.

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Originally Posted by Jason 98 TA

Give us a call @ Texas Speed. We can do you a custom camshaft that will meet your goals!!

You might want to consider this route if you absolutely MUST do a cam.

Personally......I would leave it alone....but that's just me.

KW

SIN R G · 09-29-2015, 10:50 PM

I would like to know where your getting a cam installed for $200.00?

MSB · 09-30-2015, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SIN R G

I would like to know where your getting a cam installed for $200.00?

Middle East

09-29-2015, 12:04 PM	#1
MSB Drives: '13 LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 31	Cam swap with stock internals? Im thinking of the ls9 cam, are there any other cams out there sound stock and dont have to change any thing but the cam it self? My car is dd and around here a cam install is around $200 and im planning to sell the car in a year so im not interested in big cams and can't put a choppy cam around here. Any recommendations? __________________

09-29-2015, 12:16 PM	#2
SilverSS1LE Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS A8 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 312	ls9 cam is a forced induction cam. your not gonna see a big difference with that swap. if your selling why not just leave it stock? and where do you live that wont allow choppy cam? __________________ 2017 Summit White 2SS A8 Mod List: Stock (for now)

09-29-2015, 12:24 PM	#3
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	You will gain maybe 20hp MAX from that cam. It is a whole lot of work for such a little gain. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

09-29-2015, 12:30 PM	#5
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Exactly, leave it stock, makes it easier to sell anyway. Also, a cam change itself isnt inherently louder, I don't see why you cant have a choppy cam anywhere. __________________

09-29-2015, 12:31 PM	#7
MSB Drives: '13 LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 31	My car is not stock it has cai, headers, pully, tb, fast manifold, cat back. Im selling the car in a year, but $350 for an ls9 installed is a good deal for 20-30 hp in my case. __________________

09-29-2015, 12:26 PM	#4
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	x2 ^ if your having plans to sell it in a year...just leave it stock. every cam swap is going to require other things be changed.

09-29-2015, 12:45 PM	#9
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	If you must go that route buy a used LS7 cam. Its got a little tighter LSA and will not be as soft on the bottom. If you dont mind some lope buy the Lingenfelter GT1 or Lunati 217/228 cam. Will make more power across the board and is a drop in. Remember you need a 3 bolt timing gear no matter what you run.

09-29-2015, 01:09 PM	#10
MSB Drives: '13 LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 31	I found comp cam 214/228 is it better than ls9? __________________

09-29-2015, 02:23 PM	#11
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	Give us a call @ Texas Speed. We can do you a custom camshaft that will meet your goals!!

09-29-2015, 10:50 PM	#13
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	I would like to know where your getting a cam installed for $200.00?