might be going internal

[dmw319]

yea so my head gasket blew and i am going to maybe be going internal. i want to at least put a cam in it and also add some lifters,valve springs and seals, pushrods, and retainers. i want to keep it simple but yet add a little bit of power while im in there replacing the head gasket. new head bolts will be going in as well.

what are your thoughts on how much i should add while keeping it semi-simple? what are your ideas for a 10psi supercharged camaro with exhaust? my site below has more info on my car. but pretty much, everything has stock internals as of right now. i guess the biggest question mark is the cam *and yes, ive read the stickys etc* thanks guys!

[ssms5411]

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how about port&polished heads and intakes to go along with the new cam. Other than that if your not going to rebuild it I was going to suggest L32 rods and forged pistons.

[dmw319]

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i would, but like i said.. im trying to keep it simple. im thinking about this

INTENSE Stage 2 (Blower) cam.
214/222 .332/.338 115 111
http://www.intense-racing.com/Mercha...egory_Code=HCV

OR

X-P Hot (Blower) Cam
212/224 .325/.335" 116
http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...ts1.php?id=117


and also add some lifters,valve springs and seals, pushrods, and retainers. i want a streetable cam, since its still my DD, but still something that can give me some extra power.

[ssms5411]

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that xp hot cam looks good, I have the Vs cam 206/216 115ls,and I love it even has a little lobe to it at idle. Just know that your boost reading will show lower after the cam install since it flowing more air out. I think I saw a drop of about 2 psi.

[dmw319]

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ew that sucks. i heard that i will need some head work with EITHER of those cams. is that true? because of the lift. if thats true, maybe something with a smaller lift? (along with lifters, springs, retainers, locks, timing chain, and valve seals)

ARH Turbo/Blower cam
-220/220 @ .050
-.320" lobe lift on the intake, .512" with a 1.6 rocker ratio
-.320" lobe lift on the intake, .512"with a 1.6 rocker ratio
-114 lobe separation
http://www.abbottracingheads.com/gm3800.html

[ssms5411]

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My heads are stock and I have no problems but they said stock heads were fine with my cam though.But I did go with light weight pushrods and comp hyd. roller rockers. I would ask someone that knows more about cams to see if you do need head work with those cams.

[dmw319]

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yea ill be on stock roller rockers too more than likely.

[UDLOSE98]

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both those cams should work with your stock heads just fine. if you buy lifters dont waste the extra 30 on OE-R's. If you get a cam with enough lift you wont need rockers anyways. I Woould also upgrade the timing chain and pull the balance shaft. 80 psi oil kit at WOT is also a great, cheap ugprade. 105lb valve springs should do the job. You dont NEED to change out the pushrods, i would invest that money elsewhere.

[dmw319]

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http://zzperformance.com/grand_prix/...ts1.php?id=117
i think im leaning towards the more agressive cam now. im talking it all over with pathogen as well.

so far..
Cometic mls head gaskets
ARP head studs
Comp Cam 7.05 (stock) pushrods
ZZP X-P Hot Cam
105# springs and mod'd retainers
Rollmaster Timing Set
ZZP Cam install kit (timing chain dampener, 12 rocker bolts, intake gasket set, front cover gasket, ARP assembly lube, valve cover gaskets, crank bolt, cam bolt)
Premium Viton Valve Seals

[UDLOSE98]

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you need new rocker bolts as well.

[dmw319]

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the zzp cam install kit has those :)

[UDLOSE98]

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wow, totally missed that, I bought that kit, be sure you pay the extra $5 and have them swap in the metal LIM gaskets.

[dmw319]

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my total on parts from zzp is 1,040.

[UDLOSE98]

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write an email to ZZP, specifically ZOOMER, and ask to get the gaskets for free, I am sure he will agree.

[dmw319]

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haha he would just give me free cometic gaskets?