Cam

[Classy Pontiac]

Ive been reading and reading about a cam. Im thinking of getting one of the gt cams, either the gt1 or the gt2. But my question is, is which one should I go with? ZZP states that the gt1 can do 20-30 hp and is great for nitrous or intercooled system. The gt2 cam is 25-35 hp but will set the ses light. So im stuck as of which to pick. If i get a cam I will get headers and maybe down the road ported heads. Any help would be appreciated.

[darkhorizon]

would be obvious to get a turbo cam.... ST2 or ST5 will both work, but a ST2 will be SLIGHTLY more normal to drive around in.

[Classy Pontiac]

how would it be obvious to get a turbo cam? When it comes to cams i am completely lost.

[matt5112]

They'll work better than the stock cam when N/A then when you add boost you'll go fast.

Because the only way to go fast is boost.

[Classy Pontiac]

They'll work better than the stock cam when N/A then when you add boost you'll go fast.

Because the only way to go fast is boost.

I know everyone is telling me boost boost boost, but i want to stay N/A for a while. The only way ill boost is getting the ssm90 LIM and putting a genv on it. Im looking for an ssm90 lim and its like impossible. But any way with my N/A build I am going to have a CAI, Headers, Cam, Wires, elec wp, and 70 shot nitrous. I didnt know which cam to go with so thats why I made this thread.

[matt5112]

If I were you, I'd throw a GT2 in there. (Almost did)

Why? Because it sounds cool.

[Classy Pontiac]

If I were you, I'd throw a GT2 in there. (Almost did)

Why? Because it sounds cool.

Honestly to tell you the truth I was thinking about that cam (actually to the point of almost ordering it) but I was concerned about it if it actually made 25hp and if it works with nitrous.

[matt5112]

it'll work with nitrous, but a nitrous cam would have an earlier EVO timing.

Since I do not have a cam card for a GT1, I'd guesstimate the GT2 has an earlier EVO.

GT2 seems very similar to the GT1.

Just seems like slightly more duration and a lower LSA.

[Classy Pontiac]

ZZP GT2: 216/216 .507/.507 111

ZZP GT1: 210/210 .507/.507 113

I dont know if this helps you but this is what I found a bunch of numbers lol Can you tell from this which one has an earlier EVO

[matt5112]

I know the complete valve event timings for the GT2, not the GT1.

You'd need the cam card for that.

Ask ZZP how the GT2 copes with nitrous.

[Classy Pontiac]

I know the complete valve event timings for the GT2, not the GT1.

You'd need the cam card for that.

Ask ZZP how the GT2 copes with nitrous.

Ok, thanks alot for the help.

[matt5112]

honestly with that small of a shot, it shouldn't matter.