gen3 ls1 cam and lifters

[dpracing]

Hey guys,
My vu has a sicky lifter. i have tried lifter free and thicker and thinker oil but can not get rid of noise.. (ie typical noise on start up than again any time after comes and goes). but have bit the bullet and decided to replace lifters.. said to be a big job on the ls1's because you have to take of the heads. while the heads are off i thought i should throw in a mild cam... so question is
a) what is a mild cam i should put in, just a little more lumper than stock
b) what lifters do i need
c) do i or should i replace anything else while the heads are off?

crow cam recommended

(871275) HOLDEN V8 LS1 Medium Cam$618.75

Part Number 871275 Lobe Separation 114 Valve Lift
Inlet Opens 23 B.T.D.C. Inlet Closes 67 A.B.D.C. 0.527
Exhaust Opens 73.5 B.B.D.C. Exhaust Closes 21.5 A.T.D.C. 0.527
Inlet Duration 218 at 0.050 270 Advertised
Exhaust Duration 224 at 0.050 275 Advertised
and
(5250) HOLDEN V8 LS1 Hydraulic Roller Lifter Set$299.20

Is there a better way to go?
does anyone know the equivalent for comp cams ??

 

[st3r3otyp3]

try c.o.m.e as well.
comeracing.com

 

[Munz]

more like try camtech, comp xer or LSL profiles, the LS1 heads need decent lift to perform well

...crow are **** and c.o.m.e don't utilize enough lift on their cams imo

 

[bigneilsen]

yeah try american ebay - theres a guy who sells full top end rebuilds for US$1150 with cam of your choice. all comp cams gear and all brand new. i just got one, havent installed it yet tho. so much cheaper than anything over here.

COMP 273 XFI RPM GM LS LS1-LS2-LS6-LS7 COMPLETE CAM KIT | eBay

 

[dpracing]

the comp 273 looks a bit aggressive compared to the crow cam.. ive been told time and time again that crow cam arnt that crash hot. but using as a bench mark for Duration/agressive stage 1 2 3

 

[st3r3otyp3]

Yes crow are shikarka.

 

[Munz]

never buy anything that has "stages" - massive fail

Also look into Howards cams they are good too.

 

[trelos05]

never buy anything that has "stages" - massive fail

Also look into Howards cams they are good too.

I just had a Howard cam and lifter package done by LSX tuning at Marrickville, can not recommend Girch highly enough. Only problem is now I don't want to get out of my car!!!

 

[dpracing]

looking at this cam
GM Performance 12480033 - Chevrolet Performance Gen 3 Hot Cam Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

[gradz]

Have a look at these guys, they sell the whole catastrophy for just over $1,000. You can select something subdued or something beastial, depending on your needs. Discountperformanceparts items - Get great deals on COMP 327-350-400 CHEVY SBC 264 MARINE ROLLER CAM K-KIT items on eBay Stores!

Oh, and you get a t-shirt as well!!

Oops, bigneilsen has already given you this link, my bad.