ls1power Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 hey guys Ive got a 5.7 gen3 just trying to find out the max camshaft lift without having to cut into my pistons the block has had nothing machined of it nether has the heads does anyone no what the max lift would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I bet you would have better luck if you did a search over at LS1Tech.com. Just a note, piston to valve has more to do with cam duration and lobe seperation vs total valve lift. Typically its the exhaust valve that has the most issue since the piston is 'chasing' the exhaust valve as it closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I can only assume you are trying to shove the biggest cam you can find in it in hopes that it will make you have a gazillion horsepower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-eric Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) Largest you could pry go is a Comp 242/248 Big yes...practical, no not really More practical would be a 232/234 Edited September 29, 2010 by -eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I can only assume you are trying to shove the biggest cam you can find in it in hopes that it will make you have a gazillion horsepower? That would be my guess... Even though he doesnt have the heads and/or compression to support it with a stock LS1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSXz Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 There is no reason for a HUGE cam... the 23x range is great. Give futral motorsports a try, really impressive cam only numbers from the fm-14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted October 5, 2010 Administrators Share Posted October 5, 2010 That would be my guess... Even though he doesnt have the heads and/or compression to support it with a stock LS1... Exactly. If he finds a cam that is large enough to crash the stock valves and pistons, the stock bottom end and stock unported heads wont be able to make use of that cam's RPM capabilities and power potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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