VS camshaft

[2kBlkGTP]

can anyone tell me how the VS cams are from "Comp. cams" that r sold on zzperformance? do i need to buy anything with them so they will work correctly or can i just install them and not worry about other things? also what kinda power gains do u get from these things?
thanx, chris

[98whitegpgt]

i was also looking at the gt1 cam, can i just put that in or do i need new lifters, and all that stuff?

[leadfootGTP]

they say that the gt1 does not need any other upgrades, but i dont know that i totaly believe it, i would still recomend using upgraded valvesprings, pushrods, and retainers. You might also conside the compcams extreme energy L67 Cam.


power increase from VS cams ~45hp, but watch your MPG drop straight down

[2kBlkGTP]

i get pretty good MPG. how much do u think it would drop though?

[leadfootGTP]

i dont know exactly how much i dont run an aftermarket cam, but everyone i have talked to says it has cost them more MPGs than any other modds. i am pretty sure " rippin 12s" or however he spells it has an aftermarket cam, you could PM him and ask how much his mpgs dropped exactly

[behvah78]

How long do they take to install by a pro?

[jeffs_GTP_sleeper]

Originally Posted by behvah78

How long do they take to install by a pro?

I can let you know on the 9th when an anonymous "master mechanic" puts this mofo in:

[leadfootGTP]

expect to pay around 1300 for professional installation, thats about what everyone has been saying, not worth it as far as im concerned, unless you have already completed cheaper modds and still need the extra horses, or can install it yourself

[jeffs_GTP_sleeper]

Originally Posted by leadfootGTP

expect to pay around 1300 for professional installation, thats about what everyone has been saying, not worth it as far as im concerned, unless you have already completed cheaper modds and still need the extra horses, or can install it yourself

Exactly, if you can do it or a friend can do it. All of a sudden it becomes one of the best bang for the buck mods.

[98whitegpgt]

anyone live in the milwaukee wi area and know how and is willing to put a cam in, cause if i can findsomeone to do it for cheap, that might be in the next month or so

[behvah78]

Is this 1300 ur talkin about for when they remove the engine? Cauz I've heard it can be done through the passenger wheel-well. How much cheaper would that be?

[leadfootGTP]

yeah you can install it through the wheel well. i dont know if 1300 is assuming that the engine must be removed or not... in any cast tho, it will be expensive, so try to find a friend who can do it