which would you pick?

RoadconeTuning · 01-23-2013, 12:05 PM

I'm looking at LS9 and LS7 cams right now. the only difference is the LSA. the LS9 is on a 122.5 and the LS7 is on a 120. I can get the LS9 cam for 100 bucks and the LS7 cam for 267. LS9 cam is shown to gain 30-35hp and 15-20tq. LS7 cam would assumingly add slightly more tq from tighter lsa.

which would CHP do? both would work with otherwise bone stock parts.

djfury05 · 01-23-2013, 12:08 PM

Save money and get the LS9

BigdaddyDupree · 01-23-2013, 12:11 PM

Lol let the mods start.

RoadconeTuning · 01-23-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by djfury05

Save money and get the LS9

LS9 cam is the cheaper of the two lol.

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyDupree

Lol let the mods start.

Trying to make 450whp and maintain nice car status... I'm pretty sure cam, pulley and tune will get me there. If i can find a reputable intake manifold porter, not sure if Ray fools with plastic parts, I'll maybe put a ported LS3 intake on it.

Also forgot that I want to change from the Rotofab intake to a VCM over the radiator intake lol

BIRDMAN · 01-23-2013, 12:27 PM

Why are you limited to those specific stockers? You could get a custom cam or browse the forums for used ones.. And I just saw that you want to use them with stock parts (pushrods, springs, etc) so that is understandable..but even still you could get something a little more aggressive.

Red99T/A · 01-23-2013, 12:31 PM

Might be worth it to look into aftermarket cams. TSP or even calling Pat G and having a cam spec'd to your taste could net far greater gains. Just a thought.

Matts94Z28 · 01-23-2013, 12:34 PM

Trex

BIRDMAN · 01-23-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red99T/A

Might be worth it to look into aftermarket cams. TSP or even calling Pat G and having a cam spec'd to your taste could net far greater gains. Just a thought.

Agreed...after the time and money spent swapping a cam you might as well go with something better than a stock LS7/9 one.

Matts94Z28 · 01-23-2013, 12:38 PM

Solid roller

GreebeanZ28 · 01-23-2013, 12:48 PM

Roadcone is like me, he doesnt want to ruin the car. Sure you can make more with a lopey cam but no matter what IT WILL NOT DRIVE LIKE STOCK. And thats his point, he wants to make good power without any sort of sacrifice to the way the car drives. Not to mention they are factory cams and are fairly easy on parts versus the ridiculous ramp rates that kill valve springs in 10k miles like a lot of "custom cam" guys. And is it really custom if youre just picking out lobes from Comp's catalog?

blkscls1z · 01-23-2013, 12:56 PM

rofl @ Cams Will Make Her Dance

Kyle I has a stock LS7 cam i'll sell you for a hundo to make the decision harder.

BigdaddyDupree · 01-23-2013, 01:40 PM

Ls7 cam it is

bwelch · 01-23-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blkscls1z

rofl @ Cams Will Make Her Dance

Kyle I has a stock LS7 cam i'll sell you for a hundo to make the decision harder.

Just gift it to me and he can buy it off craigslist!

blkscls1z · 01-23-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bwelch

Just gift it to me and he can buy it off craigslist!

RoadconeTuning · 01-23-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blkscls1z

rofl @ Cams Will Make Her Dance

Kyle I has a stock LS7 cam i'll sell you for a hundo to make the decision harder.

That was my tag lol

bring it to SSS saturday. I've gotta sell some cobalt parts anyways lol

blkscls1z · 01-23-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

bring it to SSS saturday. I've gotta sell some cobalt parts anyways lol

It looks like I owe someone some cheeseburgers, so $95 and 5 1 dolla cheeseburgers.

Matts94Z28 · 01-23-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bwelch

Just gift it to me and he can buy it off craigslist!

John?!

RoadconeTuning · 01-23-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blkscls1z

It looks like I owe someone some cheeseburgers, so $95 and 5 1 dolla cheeseburgers.

I'll fuck up a Mcdonalds and order 100 McDoubles if you'd like

BIRDMAN · 01-23-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

I'll fuck up a Mcdonalds and order 100 McDoubles if you'd like

That would be awesome to see

RoadconeTuning · 01-23-2013, 02:49 PM

They freak out if you order 20 biscuits, i cant imagine the response if you ordered 100 of something.

01-23-2013, 12:05 PM	#1
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	which would you pick? I'm looking at LS9 and LS7 cams right now. the only difference is the LSA. the LS9 is on a 122.5 and the LS7 is on a 120. I can get the LS9 cam for 100 bucks and the LS7 cam for 267. LS9 cam is shown to gain 30-35hp and 15-20tq. LS7 cam would assumingly add slightly more tq from tighter lsa. which would CHP do? both would work with otherwise bone stock parts. __________________ FIRSBIRZ

01-23-2013, 12:08 PM	#2
djfury05 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 242	Save money and get the LS9 __________________ C6Z

01-23-2013, 12:11 PM	#3
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	Lol let the mods start. __________________ . What you wanna do?

01-23-2013, 12:27 PM	#5
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	Why are you limited to those specific stockers? You could get a custom cam or browse the forums for used ones.. And I just saw that you want to use them with stock parts (pushrods, springs, etc) so that is understandable..but even still you could get something a little more aggressive. __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

01-23-2013, 12:31 PM	#6
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	Might be worth it to look into aftermarket cams. TSP or even calling Pat G and having a cam spec'd to your taste could net far greater gains. Just a thought. __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD

01-23-2013, 12:34 PM	#7
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01-23-2013, 12:38 PM	#9
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Solid roller __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

01-23-2013, 12:48 PM	#10
GreebeanZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Easley Posts: 2,300	Roadcone is like me, he doesnt want to ruin the car. Sure you can make more with a lopey cam but no matter what IT WILL NOT DRIVE LIKE STOCK. And thats his point, he wants to make good power without any sort of sacrifice to the way the car drives. Not to mention they are factory cams and are fairly easy on parts versus the ridiculous ramp rates that kill valve springs in 10k miles like a lot of "custom cam" guys. And is it really custom if youre just picking out lobes from Comp's catalog? __________________

01-23-2013, 12:56 PM	#11
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	rofl @ Cams Will Make Her Dance Kyle I has a stock LS7 cam i'll sell you for a hundo to make the decision harder. __________________

01-23-2013, 01:40 PM	#12
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	Ls7 cam it is __________________ . What you wanna do?

01-23-2013, 02:49 PM	#20
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	They freak out if you order 20 biscuits, i cant imagine the response if you ordered 100 of something. __________________ FIRSBIRZ