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CGMMonster · 09-10-2015, 11:38 AM

So if I remember correctly my cam specs are as follows: 234/244 .598/.610. Yesterday I had someone come in and talk to me about my cam, he told me he was looking into a 600 lift cam. My question is when someone only gives one number when it comes to lift specs which number is it? Exhaust or intake?

CamaroCracka · 09-10-2015, 12:33 PM

I don't think there is a commonly accepted interpretation for "600 lift cam"

IMO your cam would fall into that group even though the intake is only .598

There are lots of guys out there who worry more about a number than performance as evidenced by high hp builds running 12s.

CGMMonster · 09-10-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I don't think there is a commonly accepted interpretation for "600 lift cam"

IMO your cam would fall into that group even though the intake is only .598

There are lots of guys out there who worry more about a number than performance as evidenced by high hp builds running 12s.

I see, this actually isn't the first time i have come across this scenario. Always wondered why said person would only give a single number when talking about lift when there was two. Wasn't sure if i was missing something

willhe64 · 09-10-2015, 01:46 PM

Your cam is a dual pattern cam. Different profile on the intake and exhaust lobes. Most cams are single spec for both.
BTW, are you running forced induction or nitrous? That is what cams with a larger exhaust profile are generally used for.

ClawSS · 09-10-2015, 02:12 PM

I always liked to hear what the LSA on a cam was as well.

CGMMonster · 09-14-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by willhe64

Your cam is a dual pattern cam. Different profile on the intake and exhaust lobes. Most cams are single spec for both.
BTW, are you running forced induction or nitrous? That is what cams with a larger exhaust profile are generally used for.

Not atm but it was something I was looking into in the future!

willhe64 · 09-14-2015, 12:50 PM

Good choice then.

christianchevell · 09-14-2015, 07:55 PM

Actually a 6oo lift cam is the range he is thinking but with different variables that matter a lot and more duration on the exhaust is also good for a ls3 as the exhaust can use the help according to experts and the head design and valve size. And also the LSA is a real critical detail along with the centerline.....

Synner · 09-14-2015, 08:14 PM

If someone is buying a cam from a single number let me know so I can sell him some of my magic beans.

09-10-2015, 11:38 AM	#1
CGMMonster Drives: CGM 1SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Not in my car Posts: 60	Quick Question about Cam specs So if I remember correctly my cam specs are as follows: 234/244 .598/.610. Yesterday I had someone come in and talk to me about my cam, he told me he was looking into a 600 lift cam. My question is when someone only gives one number when it comes to lift specs which number is it? Exhaust or intake?

09-10-2015, 12:33 PM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,041	I don't think there is a commonly accepted interpretation for "600 lift cam" IMO your cam would fall into that group even though the intake is only .598 There are lots of guys out there who worry more about a number than performance as evidenced by high hp builds running 12s. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

09-10-2015, 01:46 PM	#4
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	Your cam is a dual pattern cam. Different profile on the intake and exhaust lobes. Most cams are single spec for both. BTW, are you running forced induction or nitrous? That is what cams with a larger exhaust profile are generally used for. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

09-10-2015, 02:12 PM	#5
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	I always liked to hear what the LSA on a cam was as well. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

09-14-2015, 12:50 PM	#7
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	Good choice then. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

09-14-2015, 07:55 PM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	Actually a 6oo lift cam is the range he is thinking but with different variables that matter a lot and more duration on the exhaust is also good for a ls3 as the exhaust can use the help according to experts and the head design and valve size. And also the LSA is a real critical detail along with the centerline..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

09-14-2015, 08:14 PM	#9
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	If someone is buying a cam from a single number let me know so I can sell him some of my magic beans.