What is a good cam for a DD that will see the track maybe 2-3 times a year.
In the process of stroking my ls1 to a 383, and plan on running ls6 stg 2 heads.
Looking for a reliable set up, with decent numbers.
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2000 SS M6
Comp cam (.574 in/.576 ex 114 lsa), slp lid, slp LT's & y-pipe, Borla, slp double roller, 918's, hardened push rods, B&M, center force, drill mod, 4;10's 18x 9.5f & 18x10.5r on 35th ed c6 Z06's
I've got a 383 in my Trans Am that is daily driver 99% on the time. In fact, I haven't even had it to the track yet (too damn hot in Houston!).
I'm running a Comp Cams 224 intake duration, 230 exhaust duration with .609"/.604" lift on a 114 LSA. Most will say it's too small for a 383, but I really don't care. It's not a track car, makes over 400 pounds of torque and drives around town great. No surging, bucking, etc. Hell, check out AFR's Tony Mamo's 383 build thread and he started with their own 224/228 cam.
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2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, 6-Speed - SCAT 4.00" forged crank, Mahle Pistons, SCAT H-beam rods, 383 cubes, '04 LS6 block, Comp Cams 224/230 cam, LS6 heads, Patriot Gold valve springs. Houston, TX USA
1980 Pontiac Trans Am - Y84 Bandit Edition, WS6 - 455 with #96 heads, 234/244 Wolverine cam, Dynomax headers
2008 Chevrolet HHR-SS. Soon with GMPP Stage 1 kit!
2001 Honda VFR - Micron exhaust
Get with Patrick G or Predator Z here on the boards and have 'em spec you a custom grind cam.... perfect for your setup.
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Just another couple questions for you guys...what would be a good set-up, (heads &cam) to get me in the 450rwhp+? and can this be achevied and still a nice dd?
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2000 SS M6
Comp cam (.574 in/.576 ex 114 lsa), slp lid, slp LT's & y-pipe, Borla, slp double roller, 918's, hardened push rods, B&M, center force, drill mod, 4;10's 18x 9.5f & 18x10.5r on 35th ed c6 Z06's
Just another couple questions for you guys...what would be a good set-up, (heads &cam) to get me in the 450rwhp+? and can this be achevied and still a nice dd?
Yes, it is very doable. With a good set of heads and a mild cam and good tuning.
Do you want a little lumpity lump or stockish sound?
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My cam is 234/238 .598int/.605exh. 114lsa. I drive my car everyday, it's my commuter (26 mi. each way). No issues whatsoever in town or on the freeway, pulls pretty hard too. Built by some guy in his garage, more details here:
Yes, it is very doable. With a good set of heads and a mild cam and good tuning.
Do you want a little lumpity lump or stockish sound?
I'd like something around 112-113lsa, not sure if i can afford AFR heads, but i'm intrested in those who have reached the 450+rwhp with ls6 stg2 heads and what cam you've used to do so?
I need alot of help from you guys on getting a good set-up, because there really isn't any perfomance shops in newfoundland that know anything about lsx cars.
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2000 SS M6
Comp cam (.574 in/.576 ex 114 lsa), slp lid, slp LT's & y-pipe, Borla, slp double roller, 918's, hardened push rods, B&M, center force, drill mod, 4;10's 18x 9.5f & 18x10.5r on 35th ed c6 Z06's
I'd like something around 112-113lsa, not sure if i can afford AFR heads, but i'm intrested in those who have reached the 450+rwhp with ls6 stg2 heads and what cam you've used to do so?
I need alot of help from you guys on getting a good set-up, because there really isn't any perfomance shops in newfoundland that know anything about lsx cars.
overlap causes mroe of that lopey sound than LSA does. im sure Pred, Pat G, or a sponsor will drop in here with some setup ideas. custom grind cam is the way to go! my advice: get the absolute best head syour budget will allow, and then match it to the heads.
great heads + small cam = good power
bad heads + big cam = low power
great heads + cam to match flow = GREAT POWER!
combo is the name of the game. find a good tuner and you can get away with a bigger cam. but if like you said there isnt a good one around, you might want to take a trip down here to the states to find one! mail order is always an option, in which case i recommend Frost 9look him up here) but a mail order isnt ideal for a 383.
i know a good tuner, he lives about 1700k away, so some friends and I actually fly him here when we get enough cars to make it woth while....I like to hear from you guys of some set-ups you know work?
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2000 SS M6
Comp cam (.574 in/.576 ex 114 lsa), slp lid, slp LT's & y-pipe, Borla, slp double roller, 918's, hardened push rods, B&M, center force, drill mod, 4;10's 18x 9.5f & 18x10.5r on 35th ed c6 Z06's
Im using a 287 Comp Cam (238/240). Pulls hard from almost any rpm. I wouldnt run it as a DD as it is. I just have a mailorder tune. Hopefully the manners will get better if I ever get it tuned.
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Eagle crank, Scat rods, AFR 205's, Fast 90/90, Ultralight rockers, Comp 287, Hotchkis TVS, C5 brakes
92 Camaro RS (budget build in process) Iron LS1 4l60e
4th gen rear, ZR1's
My set up works just fine. It made over 470 rwhp (on motor) and I drive it anytime and anywhere I please.
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Last edited by david vericker; 09-01-2009 at 11:06 PM..
383 question 
mail order is always an option, in which case i recommend Frost 9look him up here) but a mail order isnt ideal for a 383.
