camshaft confusion?

Retro Ten · 11-19-2009, 05:35 PM

ok so i own a 99 s-10 with headers intake pullys, e fan, mass air flow sensor, high flow cat, and exaust, and now im starting to look into getting a cam kit. i dont understand all the duration of lift and all the specs i get that they work your exaust and stuff but not sure what i need. i like to drive my truck alot, i want alot of low rpm power, i dont like to rev the balls out of my truck its not a honda. i would like an entire kit so theres no mix and match or bs. i saw on summit they come with timing chains and lifters and the works but what all should i be looking for in a cam kit and what else would be a wise purchase and move while im there. o yea and i want it to sound like its camed loud!

Retro Ten · 11-19-2009, 05:50 PM

o and if this would change anything im prabably going to run a little turbo system next year if cash alows

Retro Ten · 11-20-2009, 05:24 PM

does anyone have any input?

98SSCHARGED · 11-20-2009, 05:37 PM

I Would Look At The Comp 56-440-8 Or 56-450-8 But Keep In Mind When You Go A .500 Lift You Are Going To Need To Switch Over To Adjustable Valvetrain So You Will Need Arp Rocker Studs #100-7201 And Some Different Rockers Arms That Have A Longer Slot For For The High Lift Cam. Comp Rockers #1417-12 Is A Good Choice. Go To Rpmmachine.com This Is Where I Work And Can Get You Setup.

98SSCHARGED · 11-20-2009, 05:43 PM

Also I Would Put Some Deep Thought Into If Your Going To Do A Turbo Because The Cam Plays A Big Part In That. You Lobe Seperation Angle Will Need To Be 114/115 Degrees So You Dont Waste Boost.

01x.joyride · 11-21-2009, 02:30 AM

i called comp cams and asked about the valvetrain needed to work with my cam that i bought and they said you don't "need" an adjustable valvetrain but its recommended....up to you.

but ya, if you're gonna run a turbo or nos or something the LSA should be a lil higher to maximize what you get out of it...

11-19-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
Retro Ten Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 140 Location: User is: OffLine	camshaft confusion? ok so i own a 99 s-10 with headers intake pullys, e fan, mass air flow sensor, high flow cat, and exaust, and now im starting to look into getting a cam kit. i dont understand all the duration of lift and all the specs i get that they work your exaust and stuff but not sure what i need. i like to drive my truck alot, i want alot of low rpm power, i dont like to rev the balls out of my truck its not a honda. i would like an entire kit so theres no mix and match or bs. i saw on summit they come with timing chains and lifters and the works but what all should i be looking for in a cam kit and what else would be a wise purchase and move while im there. o yea and i want it to sound like its camed loud!
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11-19-2009, 05:50 PM	#2
Retro Ten Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 140 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: camshaft confusion? o and if this would change anything im prabably going to run a little turbo system next year if cash alows
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11-20-2009, 05:24 PM	#3
Retro Ten Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 140 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: camshaft confusion? does anyone have any input?
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11-20-2009, 05:37 PM	#4
98SSCHARGED SUPERCHARGED SUPERSPORT Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 120 Location: TOOELE UTAH User is: OffLine	Re: camshaft confusion? I Would Look At The Comp 56-440-8 Or 56-450-8 But Keep In Mind When You Go A .500 Lift You Are Going To Need To Switch Over To Adjustable Valvetrain So You Will Need Arp Rocker Studs #100-7201 And Some Different Rockers Arms That Have A Longer Slot For For The High Lift Cam. Comp Rockers #1417-12 Is A Good Choice. Go To Rpmmachine.com This Is Where I Work And Can Get You Setup.
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11-20-2009, 05:43 PM	#5
98SSCHARGED SUPERCHARGED SUPERSPORT Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 120 Location: TOOELE UTAH User is: OffLine	Re: camshaft confusion? Also I Would Put Some Deep Thought Into If Your Going To Do A Turbo Because The Cam Plays A Big Part In That. You Lobe Seperation Angle Will Need To Be 114/115 Degrees So You Dont Waste Boost.
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11-21-2009, 02:30 AM	#6
01x.joyride stupid regular cab!! Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,474 Location: tacoma,wa User is: OffLine	Re: camshaft confusion? i called comp cams and asked about the valvetrain needed to work with my cam that i bought and they said you don't "need" an adjustable valvetrain but its recommended....up to you. but ya, if you're gonna run a turbo or nos or something the LSA should be a lil higher to maximize what you get out of it...
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