Considering **** an LT4 Hot cam

[RHamill]

So I been reading up on the Lt4 Hot cam swap..

Basically I am looking for at least a noticable increase in horsepower, and of course that lopey idle because to me its like angels singing.

As of right now I have a completely stock 5.7l which I am pretty happy with the power it puts out, could be better.. especially if I upgraded to 4.10 gears for the 33s, and got headers. Only mod done to engine was the pop can bottom on the intake silencer box port.

Anyways the stock lift for these engines is about .460, and the LT4 pushed .492.. So I will need to upgrade the factory heads a little bit..

Which means..

GM PART # 12499224
DESCRIPTION: Valve Spring Kit (2001-2004 LS6 engines)
Kit includes 16 LS6 springs.
$54.08 gmpartsdirect.com


Comp Cams 787-16 Retainers
$49.25 from Summitracing.com


Valve stem seals
SEALED POWER Part # ST2015
Each $1.85 Rockauto.com
For a Dodge Daytona Turbo 4 cylinder

Of course.. the cam
GM LT4 Hot Cam
Summit Racing Part Number: NAL-24502586
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-24502586?seid=srese1&gclid=CM3K2eWk_7sCFTJo7Aoda0QAKw
$239.97

Also most people recommend the nelsonperformance tune.

Anyone done this swap?

Im pretty excited about doing it, I just would like some positive reinforcement and/or pros/cons, do's/don'ts. Or exhaust videos.

 

[jdyates]

I'm looking into the same swap! Except I think I'll go with Comp Beehive springs for more durability. As far as I know, it's pretty straightforward, just need a tune!

 

[RHamill]

Link me the springs you are looking at

 

[FastOrange]

Subbed, I wanna do the same!

 

[chevyman("]

Ive been reading alot about this.. Im gathering parts myself the hardest part would be getting it dialed in properly


Vortec powered iphone

 

[GMstrong]

a guy on youtube did this but to me seems like the truck lost all low end torque,especially with your truck being lifted Id look at the vinci trucker cams.or a low duration cam
http://www.youtube.com/user/kerobinsonii/videos

 

[RHamill]

I dont want a sissy cam, I want it to thunp

 

[GMstrong]

go for it.I would use atleast a 2600 stall though.

 

[RHamill]

Im planning on a 3500 stall

 

[GMstrong]

I just hope your not using stock poppets.