Anyone have any of AI's cam only packages?
06-19-2008, 02:49 PM
#31
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I did a cam only car....
used cc503
set of k-750 springs
timing chain from napa
gaskets from napa......
under $300 and it runs 12.40's
plenty of people have done this stuff for years and years.....do your homework
used cc503
set of k-750 springs
timing chain from napa
gaskets from napa......
under $300 and it runs 12.40's
plenty of people have done this stuff for years and years.....do your homework
06-19-2008, 04:58 PM
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Too many people throw their wallets at their cars trying to go faster, instead of stopping and using their heads.
My cam only setup was:
Boltons: SLP CAI, Hooker LT's, Hooker catback
Trans: 2800 Vigilante
VT: CC503, 1.6 RR's, CM612 springs, cheapo hardened pushrods
3.73's... a set of Nitto's out back and skinnies up front. Full weight otherwise.
I ran lots of low 12's with that setup.. and I had about 6 or 7 12.0 passes I recall. Lots and lots of 12.1-12.2 passes.
I've been around the LT1 world a long time too..
My cam only setup was:
Boltons: SLP CAI, Hooker LT's, Hooker catback
Trans: 2800 Vigilante
VT: CC503, 1.6 RR's, CM612 springs, cheapo hardened pushrods
3.73's... a set of Nitto's out back and skinnies up front. Full weight otherwise.
I ran lots of low 12's with that setup.. and I had about 6 or 7 12.0 passes I recall. Lots and lots of 12.1-12.2 passes.
I've been around the LT1 world a long time too..
06-19-2008, 09:22 PM
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I have had a few friends with cam only cars....they ran well, one had a small, nitrous grind and ran 12.3's@111, but, he wanted more and put a Vortech the car and on 5 lbs. ran 11.3's@123 on a slow, uphill track.
Another ran 12.6's@111, pulled it apart and put AI heads, nice cam, automatic and went 11.50's@119.
They wasted time and money by not getting the right stuff to start with.
Another ran 12.6's@111, pulled it apart and put AI heads, nice cam, automatic and went 11.50's@119.
They wasted time and money by not getting the right stuff to start with.
06-20-2008, 07:18 AM
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I ran my car with that cam only setup for 3 years because at the time (2003) it's what I could afford. I had lots of fun with that setup and it was much more tame and drivable than what I have now that's for sure.
How is that a waste of money? And time? It takes a day to put a cam in, big deal.
Assuming you are not going with all used parts, skimping on parts, etc... it takes much more $$ to build a heads/cam car. A heads/cam car done right needs a supporting drivetrain which a cam only car usually does not. I got away with a stock 4L60E and a stock rear for a long time cam only. Put the heads/cam setup on and I instantly needed a build that could hold the power and a Ford 9" went in... else you end up with a car like alot of those on here that make alot of power but can't put it to the ground. $$$$$$$$$$$$$
How is that a waste of money? And time? It takes a day to put a cam in, big deal.
Assuming you are not going with all used parts, skimping on parts, etc... it takes much more $$ to build a heads/cam car. A heads/cam car done right needs a supporting drivetrain which a cam only car usually does not. I got away with a stock 4L60E and a stock rear for a long time cam only. Put the heads/cam setup on and I instantly needed a build that could hold the power and a Ford 9" went in... else you end up with a car like alot of those on here that make alot of power but can't put it to the ground. $$$$$$$$$$$$$
06-20-2008, 10:08 AM
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I have their 226/234 kit being shipped to me today. There is a guy on LS1tech that made very good numbers with one of their cams, and talking to him via PM basically sold me on their stuff. I am very surprised people still run cc503s and cams like that with the packages AI offers. Im pretty sure its even cheaper than the 503 setup i was pricing out, so i feel like i got a great deal and i cant wait until my car is running again 
06-20-2008, 01:17 PM
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Lets def compare. I dont plan on dynoing it but Ill have track times
06-20-2008, 01:22 PM
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If someone puts a cam only setup in the car, they are probably doing it because they do not want to pull the heads....
06-20-2008, 05:36 PM
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11.3 comp
zero deck
stock, unported heads w/ LT4 valves
CC306 w/ type Rs, GMPP 1.6 RRs, Comp dual springs
Full bolt ons exc. EWP
LE ported/welded intake, 58mm TB, 42lb SVOs
Car does low 12s at full weight on DRs.
Last edited by fireman; 06-21-2008 at 02:48 PM.
06-21-2008, 02:15 PM
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Porting costs substantially more than that, and personally i dont think its necessary for my goals anyway.
06-21-2008, 09:34 PM
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more like why not? Im replacing the valve seals and all the hardware on my heads. It is going to cost me $100 to have my heads cleaned and milled .025. $100 (plus 35 for gaskets) and a couple extra hours of work is worth having 11.6:1 compression IMO.
Porting costs substantially more than that, and personally i dont think its necessary for my goals anyway.
Porting costs substantially more than that, and personally i dont think its necessary for my goals anyway.