How much HP does a cam add to LS1?

With the engine up to operating temperature, we recorded 512.5 hp and 436.7 lb-ft of torque, gains of 94.5 hp and 14.7 lb-ft of torque over stock. The increased lift and duration of the Comp Cams custom grind laid on the power up top, recording over 500 hp from 6,300 to 7,000 rpm.

How much HP gain with cam swap?

Does a camshaft increase horsepower? Yes, a camshaft adds 10 to 20 horsepower depending on the setup. To get the full potential of the high-performance camshaft, you’ll have to swap out additional components like the air intake, exhaust manifold, injectors, and valve heads.

What is the biggest cam you can put in a stock LS1?

6.6 Litres of Doom MR2 – the TRex is designed to be the biggest cam you can put in an otherwise-stock LS1 motor.

What heads can you put on a LS1?

So, a good rule of thumb is that LS1 and LS6 engines can only run LS1, LS6, and LS2 cathedral port heads (and their truck equivalents).

How can I make my LS1 faster?

On a stock LS1 engine, the following upgrades can improve performance and fuel economy:

  1. A cold air intake kit.
  2. Headers.
  3. An aftermarket exhaust system.
  4. A computer programmer.

How much power does a stock LS1 make?

The LS1 engine comes in at 345HP and 350 lbs. per foot. It has a displacement of seven liters. With this motor it developed 400 horsepower and a torque of 405 pounds per foot.

Will LS7 heads fit LS1?

All LS1/LS2/LS6/LS7/C5R heads have the same exhaust port location so standard headers will fit all heads. Note that LS1 exhaust ports are round whereas all the others are “D” port.

How do I perform an LS cam swap?

The first step in performing an LS cam swap is to remove the valve cover, coil pack and spark plugs on the driver’s side of the engine. With the valve cover off you now have access to the rocker arms.

Why choose COMP Cams for your LS?

The GM LS is one of the most affordable and versatile engines on the market today. COMP Cams has enthusiastically responded to this popularity with a wide variety of high performance camshafts and upgrading to one couldn’t be easier.

How much horsepower is a cam swap worth?

A cam swap alone can be worth up to 60 horsepower – meaning that one of the most basic elements of engine building can pay big dividends, and as you can see, it’s pretty easy to do.

What kind of cam sprocket do I need for my LS3?

For instance, the factory cam for our LS3 would’ve come with a single-bolt 4x cam sprocket. Our aftermarket cam is a stronger three-bolt design, so a new three-bolt 4x cam sprocket has to be used. It’s imperative to use the right sprocket.