LT1 383 Solid Roller Cam at Idle

96 Z28 Camaro with Cam Motions Solid Roller cam at idle.

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• Z28
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[1HOTLS1]

whats the difference between a solid or hydraulic camshaft?

[Anncoulterforprez]

@1HOTLS1 - A hydraulic cam uses oil and a self adjusting plunger to automatically keep the lash (the difference between the valve tip and rocker arm) adjusted. The solid lifter has no such self adjusting properties but by virtue of that, can be substantially lighter than the equivalent hydraulic lifter. Next, the cam's lobe 'ramps' can be much more aggressive, thus opening the value much more quickly/sooner than it's hydraulic counterpart. More air in, more power.

It is noisier though.

[Anncoulterforprez]

A 2002 SS is a great place to start! Those cars respond to modifications very well and there's a lot of choices out there. Basically, If you get a 6 speed car, you could get the car to sound pretty much like this with some good heads, good valve springs set to spec, a solid roller cam, a PCM(car computer) retune for the cam and an SLP "Loudmouth" exhaust. It would not only 'sound' mean but would probably create 400 to 500 HP. Then used need drag radial tires to keep from spinning all the time.

[RyanDam806]

thats badass im building a 383 stroker to drop in my 72 chevelle malibu

[Anncoulterforprez]

@RyanDam806 : Thanks! You'll love the torque of the 383. Are you going with a solid roller cam as well or sticking to a Hydraulic Roller? If you go for a solid roller cam be SURE to get the right kind of lifter if most of your time will be spent on the street.

[snowmanthetrapstar]

i have a Chevy Small Block 383 A-4 Stroker Engine with the 700r4, can i make it a 6 speed?

[Anncoulterforprez]

Yes. That's a very popular conversion. You get the superior strength and better gas mileage. Fifth gear is overdriven to about .74 while 6th gear is about .50. The issue will probably be the bell housing/clutch. Using a T56 from an LS1 car would probably be an easier conversion that using a T56 from an LT1 since the pressure plate actuation is completely different between the two. The LT1 'pulls' the diaphram while the LS1 pushes(conventional).

[bigmrclean]

Drifting is the dumbest thing these slanteyed bastards have ever created. I can't believe theres a sport where you're actually sliding on purpose.....rice rockets EQUALS HALF A DAMN ENGINE

[drewglis]

@bigmrclean i mean i love american muscle and camraderie as much as the next guy but drifting is pretty cool. i guess it's all opinion though. the whole slant eyed comment was a little off color too.

[acidburn2u]

This is a beautiful sound man. You have a awsome car and it is clean too.

[pimpdaddyxwing]

how much does it cost to get a camaro to sound like that? im trying to get a 2002 ss but i want it to sound mean but i dont know what to do it?

[loveunderlaw]

@bigmrclean Actually it's NOT dumb at all, I mean for someone that knows how to really drive well it is VERY stupid to drift when you DON'T need to. But for the tire industry, it's a PRIME money maker! It's all economics.

[Sean0690]

i have everything but a transmission to convert to a factory 5 speed forsale, pedels flywheel bellhousing drive shaft, clutch master and slave cylinder , clutch and pressure plate,shifter for the trans, but i sold the trans few months ago, i was gonna convert a 88 T/A auto, to 5 speed but never did, let me know if your interested