Best cam for 1LE

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Mark T

But that is like saying, other than the rear end gears, what makes a ZL1 any different than all the others,..

The suspension, the rims and tires, the transmission,... and of course the hood.

You totally missed the point. Of course there are cosmetic differences in the car.

The ZL1 has a supercharged engine so a different cam is required. The 1LE has exactly the same engine as every other manual SS on this site. As I mentioned maybe rear end gears makes a difference in cam selection, but I certainly don't see that being discussed here nor do I feel it makes much of a difference.

[Cleancoupe]

Originally Posted by mlee

You totally missed the point. Of course there are cosmetic differences in the car.

The ZL1 has a supercharged engine so a different cam is required. The 1LE has exactly the same engine as every other manual SS on this site. As I mentioned maybe rear end gears makes a difference in cam selection, but I certainly don't see that being discussed here nor do I feel it makes much of a difference.

It makes perfect sense to be in this section if he tracks the car & wants a cam that will work good on the track.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

It makes perfect sense to be in this section if he tracks the car & wants a cam that will work good on the track.

I'm not here to move the thread..

[Spoolin]

Originally Posted by mlee

I'm not here to move the thread..

I know what your talking about and I agree. There's no difference really so most any cam people recommend on the LS3 will work just as well for the 1LE's.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Spoolin

I know what your talking about and I agree. There's no difference really so most any cam people recommend on the LS3 will work just as well for the 1LE's.

I was kind of digging for someone to go down the rear end gear road. I think there would be some consideration to low end torque vs. high end based on gears. Just not sure if it's enough to stray from the tride, true and tested LS3 cams already out there.

[WHAMMO]

Originally Posted by mlee

I was kind of digging for someone to go down the rear end gear road. I think there would be some consideration to low end torque vs. high end based on gears. Just not sure if it's enough to stray from the tride, true and tested LS3 cams already out there.

As you said, gears do make a good difference in cam selection and transmission type. A L99 car wont be anything like a LS3 cam with 3:91 gearing.

That beeing said, this question could have been asked in another section for different answer.

I just hope OP wont stop at this thread or this site for cam selection. Go read on ls1tech and corvette forums too. Then call a sponsor who knows his stuff.

[GONIF]

Originally Posted by mlee

I'm not here to move the thread..

FYI I have posted in the BOLT ON ,and I posted here because like all the other 1LE owners I bought the 1LE because it is NOT just an SS . It's the overall balance and handeling ,that's different. What I want is a well balanced road racer with 100 more RWHP I can drive on the street as a DD . Without compromising the the way it drives . In essence a long and short track car with just enough power to do the job of entertaining me on a daily basis while being safe and comfortable . In other words more power with smooth throttle response ,and no bucking in traffic. I would have preferred a ZO6 or a Z28 ,but did not want to spend a fortune . IMHO all the 1LE needs is better brakes and 100 more RWHP .

[Camaro Dude]

Originally Posted by mlee

I was kind of digging for someone to go down the rear end gear road. I think there would be some consideration to low end torque vs. high end based on gears. Just not sure if it's enough to stray from the tride, true and tested LS3 cams already out there.

Good question man

The first few questions a local builder was asking me over the phone re custom cam grinds, was what was my rear diff ratio and stock tire size...I was intrigued by his questions.

I would like to know myself, glad someone finally brought this up.

[Camaro Dude]

Originally Posted by GONIF

FYI I have posted in the BOLT ON ,and I posted here because like all the other 1LE owners I bought the 1LE because it is NOT just an SS . It's the overall balance and handeling ,that's different. What I want is a well balanced road racer with 100 more RWHP I can drive on the street as a DD . Without compromising the the way it drives . In essence a long and short track car with just enough power to do the job of entertaining me on a daily basis while being safe and comfortable . In other words more power with smooth throttle response ,and no bucking in traffic. I would have preferred a ZO6 or a Z28 ,but did not want to spend a fortune . IMHO all the 1LE needs is better brakes and 100 more RWHP .

I agree 100%.

I'm adding brake ducts to my stock brakes and switching to Castrol SRF brake fluid. Short of a complete Caddy V brake upgrade, I feel that this will suffice for my needs.

As for 100more RWHP, still in the research stage myself. Headers and custom tune really woke this thing up, so I'm right with you on the cam thing and being SPOT ON.

[KY1LE]

Originally Posted by X25

Would these cams be durable for heavy track use?

The Kaotik might be a little on the big side for track use due to its high lift, but speak with Vengeance on that. As far as drivability goes it is just slightly different to drive honestly. I rev a little higher to pull from a stop and I make sure the revs are above 1,500 to 1,800 at all times or you will feel some bucking. With the Vengeance tune I was completely surprised by how well the car drove. It sounds amazing and the power is great.

[Camaro Dude]

JRE makes this "endurance cam" http://www.jreperformanceparts.com/g...m-package.html , easy on the valvetrain with rough idle.

..but still preoccupied with mlee's question, hopefully someone will chime in with concrete answers.

[KY1LE]

Originally Posted by mlee

You totally missed the point. Of course there are cosmetic differences in the car.

The ZL1 has a supercharged engine so a different cam is required. The 1LE has exactly the same engine as every other manual SS on this site. As I mentioned maybe rear end gears makes a difference in cam selection, but I certainly don't see that being discussed here nor do I feel it makes much of a difference.

The rear end gear ratio can make a large cam buck less due to the engine being at a higher RPM more often.

[Synner]

Originally Posted by KY1LE

The rear end gear ratio can make a large cam buck less due to the engine being at a higher RPM more often.

A rather invalid argument considering your trans gearing gives you less rpms in lower gears than an SS, not more.

[Synner]

Originally Posted by X25

Would these cams be durable for heavy track use?

You need a custom cam from someone who knows that they're doing. Every spec will be different for a road race cam, especially lobe choice and max lift.