Thread: what cam to get

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 25

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1 what cam to get 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    26
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I have a 2002 grandprix gtp supercharged. So far i have a zzp pcm, K&R cai, slp headers and slp exhaust catback with a slp high flow cat. I want to put in a cam but i need to know all that i will need because i am buying everything and paying someone to do the work. What cam to get + what needs to be replaced with it or upgraded? and whatever else i should have done at the same time its being taken apart so i can get it back on the road. I know afterwards i will have to get the pcm reprogrammed for the cam etc. I am just looking for a list of what i need to get everything done and helps with more power. I have another used transmission I will be getting put in too i have questions about that but i will ask those after Thanks
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: what cam to get 
    The mod from over yonder TheOtherNick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Charles City, IA
    Posts
    9,955
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    What do you want out of the car? dd?
    01 gtp-big cam e85 dd 78dodge- guzzling fuel 05 cummins- rollin coal
    SMGPFC Two Nipple General
    Reply With Quote  
     

  3. #3 Re: what cam to get 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    26
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I am looking for speed...I have other cars but i still want to drive this one on the highway etc.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  4. #4 Re: what cam to get 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    26
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    what about the thrasher cam
    Reply With Quote  
     

  5. #5 Re: what cam to get 
    The mod from over yonder TheOtherNick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Charles City, IA
    Posts
    9,955
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by nextway View Post
    what about the thrasher cam
    I have the trasher cam. It sounds sexy, but other cams will make more power.
    YouTube - Grand Prix gtp TEP open headers
    01 gtp-big cam e85 dd 78dodge- guzzling fuel 05 cummins- rollin coal
    SMGPFC Two Nipple General
    Reply With Quote  
     

  6. #6 Re: what cam to get 
    donated to get this wow TorqueAutoMotiv's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    stockton ca
    Posts
    5,292
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    All depends how mild or wild you want it I have a s1x cam and love my car very dd friendly and has a lot more punch then stock and is stock head friendly
    so is the xp cam

    if you go more wild on the cam youll want head work

    98 gtp sedan forest green ,S1X intense cam,Intense pcm,Magnaflow exhaust, ubend delete,TEP trans 3.29's,3.4 smoothflow mps,Dyno'd 281hp and 371ft #'s of trq at the wheels
    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3338681
    Reply With Quote  
     

  7. #7 Re: what cam to get 
    The mod from over yonder TheOtherNick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Charles City, IA
    Posts
    9,955
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I would go with intense stage 3 cam and #130 springs.
    INTENSE-Racing.com: INTENSEâ„¢ Supercharged/Blower 3800 Camshafts
    01 gtp-big cam e85 dd 78dodge- guzzling fuel 05 cummins- rollin coal
    SMGPFC Two Nipple General
    Reply With Quote  
     

  8. #8 Re: what cam to get 
    donated to get this wow TorqueAutoMotiv's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    stockton ca
    Posts
    5,292
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by 01GTP View Post
    I would go with intense stage 3 cam and #130 springs.
    INTENSE-Racing.com: INTENSEâ„¢ Supercharged/Blower 3800 Camshafts
    the stage 3 cam sounds sweet

    98 gtp sedan forest green ,S1X intense cam,Intense pcm,Magnaflow exhaust, ubend delete,TEP trans 3.29's,3.4 smoothflow mps,Dyno'd 281hp and 371ft #'s of trq at the wheels
    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3338681
    Reply With Quote  
     

  9. #9 Re: what cam to get 
    club of used to own a gp 99prixgt's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Jersey
    Posts
    4,643
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    xpz, head-work and 130's
    16' wrx sti- stock
    06 Spice Red GTO- m6/exhaust/tune/suspension/377whp-383tq-sold
    99 silvermist gp gt-g5/xp/IC/3.0mps-parted&sold
    Reply With Quote  
     

  10. #10 Re: what cam to get 
    The Blue One blueguy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Dirtyzville, Missery
    Posts
    31,287
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    custom grind...and #150 springs, with stage 4 heads and a double roller with a L26 bottom end and a intercooler with huge injectors and E85.

    11's? yes.
    Sold WBody's: '03 Blue GTP/'98 Green GTP/'98 Silver GT/'05 GXP
    '99 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Z71 4x4 - K&N Intake/Gibson Exhaust #TRUCKTHINGS
    '12 Buick Regal Turbo - ZZP CAI/20% Tint/HID's
    '89 Ford Mustang LX Notchback - LM7 5.3, 4L80, 9", HX40
    '04 Chevrolet Corvette MRM A4/LS1 - TSP LT's, 3"O/R X, AFE S2 CAI
    Reply With Quote  
     

  11. #11 Re: what cam to get 
    The mod from over yonder TheOtherNick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Charles City, IA
    Posts
    9,955
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by bluegtp91 View Post
    custom grind...and #150 springs, with stage 4 heads and a double roller with a L26 bottom end and a intercooler with huge injectors and E85.

    11's? yes.
    When is yours going to run, so it can blow up with mine lol.
    01 gtp-big cam e85 dd 78dodge- guzzling fuel 05 cummins- rollin coal
    SMGPFC Two Nipple General
    Reply With Quote  
     

  12. #12 Re: what cam to get 
    DUI BABY Bio248's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    MILWAUKEE
    Posts
    31,340
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    1
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    did you guys seriously just give all those suggestions to a guy who doesnt really know what he wants out of the car? wowzers.

    define 'fast'.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  13. #13 Re: what cam to get 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    26
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    what i am looking for is to change the cam only for now..like what is the best cam and what all i needed with the cam...like springs, push rods etc and what i might want to change so i have no problems as a result of having a new cam
    Reply With Quote  
     

  14. #14 Re: what cam to get 
    The Blue One blueguy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Dirtyzville, Missery
    Posts
    31,287
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Headers...pulley and a tune.

    Try those first. Or, read my thread in my signature. That's a start since you don't really know what a cam does for these cars or what is needed to support it.
    Sold WBody's: '03 Blue GTP/'98 Green GTP/'98 Silver GT/'05 GXP
    '99 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Z71 4x4 - K&N Intake/Gibson Exhaust #TRUCKTHINGS
    '12 Buick Regal Turbo - ZZP CAI/20% Tint/HID's
    '89 Ford Mustang LX Notchback - LM7 5.3, 4L80, 9", HX40
    '04 Chevrolet Corvette MRM A4/LS1 - TSP LT's, 3"O/R X, AFE S2 CAI
    Reply With Quote  
     

  15. #15 Re: what cam to get 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    26
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    i already have slp headers, slp catback exhaust with slp high flo cat, K&N cai and a tune from zzp (i want to get a new tune i think the zzp one is causing my tranny problems.)

    if i do the cam at the same time i will get the colder thermostat, new plugs, wires and coil, and new smaller pully etc i also have a used tranny to swap but before that i want to do what i can to it without a total rebuild just to make it last a little longer and maybe add a shift kit...thats a whole other thread tho.

    I think right now i was just looking for the next step and i thought that might be a new cam and whatever else i might need to make sure i dont do any damage to the engine
    Reply With Quote  
     

  16. #16 Re: what cam to get 
    DUI BABY Bio248's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    MILWAUKEE
    Posts
    31,340
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    1
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    you cant just 'run a cam'. it comes with other things that you have to do.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  17. #17 Re: what cam to get 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    26
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    yes thats why i started this thread...to find out the best cam to get and what all i need to upgrade as well...like the valve springs push rods etc.....thats what i am asking for specifics.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  18. #18 Re: what cam to get 
    Donating Users blowfishRus6's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    g.a.
    Posts
    4,266
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    most cams are gonna require atleast 90 to 105 valve springs.

    get a new stock timing chain and dampner. you can use the stock pushrods.

    i would say s1x, pretty good mid level cam.
    white 04 comg G gtp. wizair, pacesetters, slp 1.8 rr
    its slow.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  19. #19 Re: what cam to get 
    DUI BABY Bio248's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    MILWAUKEE
    Posts
    31,340
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    1
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    do you want to have to mod your heads or do you want to stay on stock heads?
    Reply With Quote  
     

  20. #20 Re: what cam to get 
    GTX Level Member OH4CompG's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Portland Oregon
    Posts
    1,361
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Go with the intense s1x, or zzp's xp cam. You will need the following....

    New timing chain and dampener
    front cover gasket
    cam bolt (these are torque to yield)
    crank bolt (these are torque to yield)
    rocker bolts (these are torque to yield)
    valve cover gaskets
    lower intake gaskets
    s/c gasket and o-rings
    fuel injector o-rings
    depending on th shape of you lifters you may want to replace them if you're motor has high miles, if this is the case then just get some ls7 lifters.
    Crow 105 valve springs with ls1 retainers
    viton valve oil seals
    you should be set with that. Obvious fluids and arp assembly lube are additional.

    With those mods you could easily pulley down to a 3.4 or even a 3.25 with a good tune and be in the low 13's or knocking on 12's door with an intercooler later on
    Reply With Quote  
     

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Tags for this Thread
cam

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •