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Pushrod Pete · 07-15-2015, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by toehead93

If you road race your car you should be considering the cam profile types and lift numbers. Aggressive lobe profiles and high lift are not ideal for road track builds. I have not been following any of the 1LE cam build threads but I just noticed there are a lot of cars on here getting very aggressive cams in their 1LEs which will work great at the drag strip.

The Katech Torquer LS3 uses aggressive cam lobes but the lift is not monster. With only 581 / .601 lift this is a very ideal for the race track.

I've been meticulously looking for a road course/daily driver cam. I want to make sure the cam I get has broad power band/torque.

Anyone on this forum have the katech torquer ls3 cam installed? I dont think ive seen any reviews of it.

toehead93 · 07-15-2015, 07:20 AM

Just one guy with heads, I found a LoT more I for on the corvette forums for track cam options but there are a few older threads here. Cam motion cams seem to be very popular right now over comp cams and lot of custom cam guys are recommending them.

SSmitch · 07-15-2015, 09:52 AM

I made the magical 500 RWHP with the modifications listed in my signature.
Regardless on what the DYNO numbers are you won't be disappointed on how well your 1LE will performs and sounds with the modifications you listed.
I always smile every time I start my car!

PlatinumIce · 07-15-2015, 10:32 AM

My Buddy in his 14 1LE polish and ported heads, gt-14 cam, Kooks headers,hi-flow cats, robo- fab CAI, tune is pushing around 500 rwhp and loves it.

toehead93 · 07-15-2015, 12:03 PM

I just checked it out and the R2 cam. Looks to have 10.5 degrees of overlap, how are lo rpms/idle, any surging? The GT14 cam has just -1 degree of overlap which should be a little smoother down low. I'm no expert.

SSmitch · 07-15-2015, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toehead93

I just checked it out and the R2 cam. Looks to have 10.5 degrees of overlap, how are lo rpms/idle, any surging? The GT14 cam has just -1 degree of overlap which should be a little smoother down low. I'm no expert.

There's a little bit of surge with the Livernois 2R Maxx below 1700 RPMs when cruising on the highway but it's acceptable for how I use my car.
70 MPH on cruise is fine in 6th gear FYI

TheDestructo · 09-10-2015, 09:12 PM

Looks through and doing some searching isn't getting me the answer I need on the following question.

Who is the best at tuning the LS3 with supporting mods? I'd have no problem shipping the ECU out, but just wanted to check and see what the general concencus was on this. I have a local shop that I can utilize as well, but I don't want to count on that outlet.

Thanks!

Sledge_Hammer · 09-10-2015, 11:17 PM

I have gone back and forth between the ECS kit which is on my Vette currently or the AGP TT kit. I am more of a roll race and highway play kind of guy. I will do the odd track day on the road course. Never gonna see the drag strip so for me its all about boost vs the HCI setup.

For the occasional track day and a fun street car. I would do the ECS kit with a nice cam, fuel injectors and tune. Will easily make over 500whp on low boost and be tractable in all gears.

Dyk-NO · 09-24-2015, 11:44 PM

Im at this stage now I want 50-100 more!!very attainable with cams and full exhaust with a proper tune!

Balue · 09-25-2015, 10:05 AM

This is my current goal as well. I just paid for parts last week, now just waiting for the e-mail they are in and the day I drop her off. I my self track(road course) my car regularly I contacted Cunningham Motorsports to do my build. They are doing their custom grind stage 2 cam paired with West Coast Cylinder Heads stage 2 package. Smaller cam for the drivability on track. And all supporting upgrades as well, oil pump, dual springs, head bolts, etc...

Should get me around the 500rwhp mark. I currently only have CAI and Kooks LT's with high flows. Hopefully she goes in in the next couple weeks and I can report back numbers when done.

ZYBORG · 09-25-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDestructo

Looks through and doing some searching isn't getting me the answer I need on the following question.

Who is the best at tuning the LS3 with supporting mods? I'd have no problem shipping the ECU out, but just wanted to check and see what the general concencus was on this. I have a local shop that I can utilize as well, but I don't want to count on that outlet.

Thanks!

You dont have to ship your ECU out. You need to find a well known and respected tuner (not necessarily a shop, as they can change tuners) to tune your car on a dyno.

The tuner will depend on your area, unless you are willing to travel. Some do remote tunes but the remote tunes wont be as spot on as the actual dyno/street tune.

07-15-2015, 07:20 AM	#30
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	Just one guy with heads, I found a LoT more I for on the corvette forums for track cam options but there are a few older threads here. Cam motion cams seem to be very popular right now over comp cams and lot of custom cam guys are recommending them. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

07-15-2015, 09:52 AM	#31
SSmitch Drives: 14 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 147 View My Garage	I made the magical 500 RWHP with the modifications listed in my signature. Regardless on what the DYNO numbers are you won't be disappointed on how well your 1LE will performs and sounds with the modifications you listed. I always smile every time I start my car! __________________ 6/17/22 UPDATE: SOLD W/4900 Miles to Berger Chevrolet Grand Rapids, MI 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Livernois Motorsports: Ported Heads, TB & Intake. 2 R Max Cam (W/upgraded dual valve springs & pushrods) Kooks 1 7/8" SS Headers, HF Cats & NPP Exhaust MSD Wire Set/Roto-Fab CAI Elite Oil Catch Can/GM Oil Catch Can (Clean Side) Custom Tune 93 Octane 500 WHP 453 WTQ Sound Bite:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGBUYF1Ce9Q Dyno Run:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPE6DrtnVfo

07-15-2015, 10:32 AM	#32
PlatinumIce WILD CANADIAN HEARTBEAT Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE RS, 2014 ZL1& 2024 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 477	My Buddy in his 14 1LE polish and ported heads, gt-14 cam, Kooks headers,hi-flow cats, robo- fab CAI, tune is pushing around 500 rwhp and loves it. __________________ 700/633 91Octane Street Tune=750/670 VP109 Race Tune TVS2300 Heartbeat SC,ADM Dual Fuel Pumps/ Module, BRM lowered 1", performance rotors, hawks pads, SS Braided lines, GT-14cam, 78mm pulley, AR LT Headers, Cat Deletes, Borla S catback, tinted, 1/LE emblems, 65lb Injectors, Elite catch can,dual valve springs, titanium retainers, super conductor wires and insulators, Robo Fab CAI, Oversize intercooler reservoir, Oracle ghost side markers, Black out Bowties & SS,ZL1 splash guards, Michelin PSS. Built and tuned by Davenport Motorsports (WILD1LE)

07-15-2015, 12:03 PM	#33
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	I just checked it out and the R2 cam. Looks to have 10.5 degrees of overlap, how are lo rpms/idle, any surging? The GT14 cam has just -1 degree of overlap which should be a little smoother down low. I'm no expert. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

09-24-2015, 11:44 PM	#37
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	Im at this stage now I want 50-100 more!!very attainable with cams and full exhaust with a proper tune! __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

09-10-2015, 09:12 PM	#35
TheDestructo Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 22	Looks through and doing some searching isn't getting me the answer I need on the following question. Who is the best at tuning the LS3 with supporting mods? I'd have no problem shipping the ECU out, but just wanted to check and see what the general concencus was on this. I have a local shop that I can utilize as well, but I don't want to count on that outlet. Thanks!

09-10-2015, 11:17 PM	#36
Sledge_Hammer Speed Addict seeks help Drives: 15 1LE, 15 GTI, 14 E Class Coupe Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 15	I have gone back and forth between the ECS kit which is on my Vette currently or the AGP TT kit. I am more of a roll race and highway play kind of guy. I will do the odd track day on the road course. Never gonna see the drag strip so for me its all about boost vs the HCI setup. For the occasional track day and a fun street car. I would do the ECS kit with a nice cam, fuel injectors and tune. Will easily make over 500whp on low boost and be tractable in all gears.

09-25-2015, 10:05 AM	#38
Balue Drives: 2013 SW 2SS/1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	This is my current goal as well. I just paid for parts last week, now just waiting for the e-mail they are in and the day I drop her off. I my self track(road course) my car regularly I contacted Cunningham Motorsports to do my build. They are doing their custom grind stage 2 cam paired with West Coast Cylinder Heads stage 2 package. Smaller cam for the drivability on track. And all supporting upgrades as well, oil pump, dual springs, head bolts, etc... Should get me around the 500rwhp mark. I currently only have CAI and Kooks LT's with high flows. Hopefully she goes in in the next couple weeks and I can report back numbers when done.