Head cam build - Page 2

Redlinez · 10-17-2021, 07:07 AM

That pic of your baby boy and those parts FTW.

L78toLT1 · 10-17-2021, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redlinez

That pic of your baby boy and those parts FTW.

Kinda sad seeing the little fella amongst akl those motor parts. By the time he's your age and has a boy of his own, he'll probably post pics of his kid, surrounded by batteries and big ass electric motors.

OB0001 · 10-17-2021, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L78toLT1

Kinda sad seeing the little fella amongst akl those motor parts. By the time he's your age and has a boy of his own, he'll probably post pics of his kid, surrounded by batteries and big ass electric motors.

No way he will be loving his pops car!

17camaroSS · 10-17-2021, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redlinez

That pic of your baby boy and those parts FTW.

Thanks man! He loves the car stuff and everytime we’re watching videos of old cars or old races with this car, his attention goes from you to wherever the sound is coming from with a big smile on his face.

17camaroSS · 11-15-2021, 07:43 PM

Well, I haven’t updated this in a while, but the car officially saw the light of day last weekend. Just need to install the front brakes, put the new wheels on, headlights and get the front bumper painted. The wife and I decided that we are going to make a couple of trips with the car where the weather is warm this winter to get a few passes in. Finding a tuner will be the next endeavor!

I also snagged up a brand new 1 piece DSS driveshaft and a set of new DSS axles(I know they’re not needed) from a guy who’s car I did some work on as part of the payment. So those got thrown on the car as well.

BlackbeastSS2 · 11-16-2021, 07:35 AM

Have you thought about opening the rear of the hood to help with cooling because I did a high ram on my 2016 and found that the high ram was a heat soak pig. My engine temps went down and helped to cool it faster between runs. Nice build.

17camaroSS · 11-16-2021, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackbeastSS2

Have you thought about opening the rear of the hood to help with cooling because I did a high ram on my 2016 and found that the high ram was a heat soak pig. My engine temps went down and helped to cool it faster between runs. Nice build.

I actually have thought about it. I was going to do it, instead of pulling the wipers and cowl like some do for the same reason. Thanks man!

17MaroSS · 11-19-2021, 06:06 PM

Sick build. Wondering why you went with conical as opposed to dual springs...

KingLT1 · 11-19-2021, 08:29 PM

Because Conical springs are much more stable at high RPM.(7000+)

17camaroSS · 11-20-2021, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 17MaroSS

Sick build. Wondering why you went with conical as opposed to dual springs...

Thanks man! We chose them because you can run a more aggressive lobe, they are smaller in diameter in the upper half to reduce mass, you can get more power with them, along with increased RPM limit over a dual spring depending on setup, improved stability above 6,000rpm. Gwatney and BTR actually did a test with conical and duals. It explains it a little more than I do here. Pray has been using them for some time now as well for similar reasoning.

s346k · 11-20-2021, 10:28 AM

what is the anticipated maintenance schedule on a conical spring?

17camaroSS · 11-20-2021, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s346k

what is the anticipated maintenance schedule on a conical spring?

I’ll most likely do what I normally do with them and just check them every 15k or at the beginning of spring and end of summer/early fall. The design is supposed to help with longer valve spring life as well.

cmitchell17 · 11-21-2021, 12:06 PM

Is the valvetrain the only thing that holds the LT1 up from 7k+? or does the rotating pieces need attention? It seems like there is a lot of different "opinions" out there, and I say "opinions" because I feel like its 99% just what someone thinks or feels and 1% actually tested or engineered.

And kind of off topic but not really, but is the LT6 the first OEM use of dual springs? I would assume though the springs they are using are nowhere near like the kind we use and especially since its a DOHC.

17camaroSS · 01-08-2022, 09:11 PM

Meant to post this before, but I was able to get it fired up and have to buttons few little things up and it can be driven. Actually got a set of BSR Comp Cams Shaft rockers coming as well. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n5vrHIFr0AE

10-17-2021, 07:07 AM	#15
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	That pic of your baby boy and those parts FTW. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

11-15-2021, 07:43 PM	#19
17camaroSS Drives: Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 225	Well, I haven’t updated this in a while, but the car officially saw the light of day last weekend. Just need to install the front brakes, put the new wheels on, headlights and get the front bumper painted. The wife and I decided that we are going to make a couple of trips with the car where the weather is warm this winter to get a few passes in. Finding a tuner will be the next endeavor! I also snagged up a brand new 1 piece DSS driveshaft and a set of new DSS axles(I know they’re not needed) from a guy who’s car I did some work on as part of the payment. So those got thrown on the car as well. Attached Images __________________ 2017 1SS:Hi-Ram, FBO, OTR ram air, Circle D converter. Previous PB: 11.07 @124 1/4 7.1 @100 1/8 1.6 60’ w/2” longtubes, 95mm hi-ram, OTR ramair, flex fuel Last edited by 17camaroSS; 11-15-2021 at 07:57 PM.

11-16-2021, 07:35 AM	#20
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	Have you thought about opening the rear of the hood to help with cooling because I did a high ram on my 2016 and found that the high ram was a heat soak pig. My engine temps went down and helped to cool it faster between runs. Nice build. __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

11-19-2021, 06:06 PM	#22
17MaroSS Drives: 17 2SS 6sp Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bad Roads, North Jersey Posts: 185	Sick build. Wondering why you went with conical as opposed to dual springs... __________________ FOR SALE 17 2SS 6spd h/c/i/fbo

11-19-2021, 08:29 PM	#23
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,797	Because Conical springs are much more stable at high RPM.(7000+) __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

11-20-2021, 10:28 AM	#25
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	what is the anticipated maintenance schedule on a conical spring? __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

11-21-2021, 12:06 PM	#27
cmitchell17 Drives: 17 2SS, 8L90, Cam, Heads, E85 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 1,201	Is the valvetrain the only thing that holds the LT1 up from 7k+? or does the rotating pieces need attention? It seems like there is a lot of different "opinions" out there, and I say "opinions" because I feel like its 99% just what someone thinks or feels and 1% actually tested or engineered. And kind of off topic but not really, but is the LT6 the first OEM use of dual springs? I would assume though the springs they are using are nowhere near like the kind we use and especially since its a DOHC.

01-08-2022, 09:11 PM	#28
17camaroSS Drives: Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 225	Meant to post this before, but I was able to get it fired up and have to buttons few little things up and it can be driven. Actually got a set of BSR Comp Cams Shaft rockers coming as well. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n5vrHIFr0AE __________________ 2017 1SS:Hi-Ram, FBO, OTR ram air, Circle D converter. Previous PB: 11.07 @124 1/4 7.1 @100 1/8 1.6 60’ w/2” longtubes, 95mm hi-ram, OTR ramair, flex fuel

User Name		Remember Me?
Password