Pros and cons on camshaft upgrade ?

[Bardygrub]

I appreciate all the info guys.

Thanks.

 

[Caprice383]

With an automatic you will need a higher stall converter the bigger (and more lumpy) the cam you go.
The higher your stall converter the more fuel you'll use and generally the more 'difficult ' you will find your daily drive.
Your bigger cams require you to be closer to the power band (+3500 rpm) to run right otherwise you'll literally limp along while Toyota Corollas fly past you due to the lack of low end torque and vehicle weight.
You can really regret doing this if you aren't sure what you're after.
I'd see if there's anyone near you (with an LS3) who can show you what cam they have and how the car responds. There's little sense spending that kind of money on something you might loathe in the end.

VCM do a couple of cams that work with the standard stall.

as for having to be closer to the power band to run right or else limping along.... absolute rubbish, a set of gears and a proper tune with be fine. just because the power band is higher in rpm does not mean it makes no power below that,

 

[arronm]

Don't bother with cams. Just stick a blower on and have the power everywhere

Cams are so 1980s

It's blowers and turbo's now

 

[Husky]

Don't bother with cams. Just stick a blower on and have the power everywhere

Cams are so 1980s

It's blowers and turbo's now

Right....

There's a BIG difference in Camming and charging. not to mention the cost difference. heads and cam is only aroun $4-5k. for a turbo or supercharger you are looking over $10k.

 

[arronm]

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[Foggsy]

Have a look at the VCM "685" camshaft. That will be good with your standard torque converter and will have power everywhere from off idle to 6500.

I appreciate all the info guys.

Thanks.