Cam Install

[G74]

Got the money in my pockett right now to buy a Cam,,,,Looking at 2 right now at Jegs....

Low & mid range torque & HP.
Adv. Duration: 258º/264º
Gross Lift: .401''/.423''

Mid & upper range torque & HP in Camaros, Firebirds, etc.
Adv. Duration: 264º/274º
Gross Lift: .423''/.423''

Which would be my best bet and what all items to I need to buy with this like, Valve Springs, Etc.... All Help appreciated..and should I have to update my PCM after the install?

[nightrida]

what motor do you have?

you will need a gasket kit, valvesprings and retainers, pushrods, lifters, and tuning (if cam is radical or sets off codes).

[dukedusterwrx]

those cams are very very mild and probably would work with your stock springs, pushrods, and lifters I dont think you would see a big improvment by going with those cams BUT thats if you have a 3.8L with less than 80,000 miles if you have a 3.4L i am not sure cause i have no experience with those. but you do need a cam install gasket kit intense sales em for pretty cheap.

[G74]

I have a 3.4,,,,, tell me the best cam,would be for me to get some good HP....Wantin to spank some tail....I am prepared for the tune I am thinkin bout buyin a jet programmer.....or let the guy at the local GM do it....Just gimme some direction....

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

264º/274º :eek: :eek:

mild my ***, little less lift but holly ****

[98Camaro3.8]

Originally posted by viper04af:
264º/274º :eek: :eek:

mild my ***, little less lift but holly ****

That's advertised duration, not at .05" ;)

[dukedusterwrx]

well since its a 3.4L i am not sure of a good cam and you may wanna check out some other cams for your 3.4L.

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by 98Camaro3.8:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by viper04af:
264º/274º :eek: :eek:

mild my ***, little less lift but holly ****

That's advertised duration, not at .05" ;) </font>[/QUOTE]oh i was gonna say lol

[new2thegame]

hey if u have a 95 3.4 make sure the cam has the camshaft lobe for the sensor i rebuilt my 3.4 and it dont run right i have to tear it down again iu had the crane cam powermax 2030 cam

[new2thegame]

oh and if it has high mile make surte u replace the springs to if it has a high miles the springs might break from the stress

[G74]

yah it has high miles so change the Springs, I need some good HP out of this swap, so gimme a good idea of one to buy.....

['94firebirdv6]

check out the GT cam from ZZP performance...alot of ppl on hear have this cam and you will see some good gains from it

[98Camaro3.8]

Originally posted by '94firebirdv6:
check out the GT cam from ZZP performance...alot of ppl on hear have this cam and you will see some good gains from it

Not on a 3.4. ;)

[NoRiceInside]

also make sure its made for a 60* v6. most on jegs and summit are for SB/BB. this site has a good selection of cams and valvetrain stuff:

FTPP

[oil pan 4]

A good off the shelf cam swap is what I have.
I got a crane cams 2-272-H cam it has .454''/.480'' lift with 1.5 rockers and 216*/228* duration @ .050.
To make this work with off the shelf parts you will need.
New lifters.
Kmotion K-700 valve springs from summitracing for $42
Crane Cams forged valve locks they must be, 7 degree for 11/32'' valve with +.050 installed hight. They cost $32 from summitracing
You might want to think about new valve seals too.
To use this cam to any where it full potential you will need to port and polish the heads.
I don't know if it has the button cast into it but you could maybe get a machine shop to put one on the new cam.