# My LS1 spring '09 build **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [February 16, 2009, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148 "2009-02-16T21:08:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/41 "2009-08-10T03:47:21Z")
I love these first start up vidz lol If this cam is really that big I hope you understand the tuning/gearing involved. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/42 "2009-08-10T04:59:31Z")
get your pop corn! ---
**Author:** ![38stang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/38stang/32/7479_2.png) [@38stang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/38stang)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/43 "2009-08-10T05:46:52Z")
sounds better without bent valves ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/44 "2009-08-10T06:47:34Z")
> [@jt76](#): > > Well after a lot of foot dragging by the owner (jeff) this project finally got going. In a week the motor was out of the car, pistons fly cut, new heads installed and cam installed. Things went together pretty smoothly. > > this is a HUGE cam and should make some pretty awesome numbers. > > here is the first start today: > > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sECqrDnpCSk](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sECqrDnpCSk) > > \*\* this is not open headers, this is through the exhaust :lol: Is that a magnaflow catback? If so thats incredibly loud lol… ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/45 "2009-08-10T12:34:54Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > I love these first start up vidz lol > > If this cam is really that big I hope you understand the tuning/gearing involved. I think its a 242/244 > [@Shockwave179](#): > > Is that a magnaflow catback? If so thats incredibly loud lol… its an SLP LM1 :lol: ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/46 "2009-08-10T12:49:08Z")
that video makes it sound like it’s barely running, lol. it is loud though :wow: ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/47 "2009-08-10T13:04:09Z")
it does barely run, it needs a tune badly, it cant even move under its own power for more than a few feet before it stalls ---
**Author:** ![38stang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/38stang/32/7479_2.png) [@38stang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/38stang)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/48 "2009-08-10T13:22:28Z")
Jeff took a lot of pic of the build with my camera, when he gives it back i’ll load them up ---
**Author:** ![Z28adiction](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28adiction/32/4980_2.png) [@Z28adiction](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28adiction)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/49 "2009-08-10T15:38:34Z")
the cam is 240 244 .605/.596 ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/50 "2009-08-10T15:41:10Z")
Where did you get the cam from? ---
**Author:** ![Z28adiction](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28adiction/32/4980_2.png) [@Z28adiction](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28adiction)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/51 "2009-08-10T15:45:16Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > I love these first start up vidz lol > > If this cam is really that big I hope you understand the tuning/gearing involved. I have faith between Firehawk and Jays knowledge that the tuning will be done properly. As for gears, im not putting money into my 10 bolt bc its just going to blow up. Im just going to dirve the car and enjoy it for the rest of the year. I miss driving it around with everyone. Next year a moser M9 with 4:10s and all the supporting suspension parts. This cam would love 4:30s or something higher but 4:10s are what will suit me best. i got the cam from a guy off ls1tech. Was selling it and his car bc his wife was pregnant. I guess hes not doing too bad now though bc last time i talked to him he already had plans for a stroker with the vindicator, and is not selling his car. He said his buddy has one in his car and loves it so we will see what happens. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/52 "2009-08-10T16:02:29Z")
Vindicator is a great cam. I tuned one out here that ran 11.5 full weight cam only. I was impressed. 9" on slicks though. ---
**Author:** ![Z28adiction](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28adiction/32/4980_2.png) [@Z28adiction](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28adiction)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/53 "2009-08-10T16:07:40Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Vindicator is a great cam. I tuned one out here that ran 11.5 full weight cam only. I was impressed. 9" on slicks though. Yea i know my 10 bolt wont cut it thats why im just saving the money for the M9, and a new set of MT et drag radials. I hope that mine performs liek that, or some where near. its nice to hear some positive feedback from someone who has some expirience with this cam. What gears is he running? and where was the car shifitng at? Im guessing the car was an Auto? mine is a M6 ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/54 "2009-08-10T18:36:31Z")
> [@Z28adiction](#): > > I have faith between Firehawk and Jays knowledge that the tuning will be done properly. > As for gears, im not putting money into my 10 bolt bc its just going to blow up. Im just going to dirve the car and enjoy it for the rest of the year. I miss driving it around with everyone. Next year a moser M9 with 4:10s and all the supporting suspension parts. This cam would love 4:30s or something higher but 4:10s are what will suit me best. > > i got the cam from a guy off ls1tech. Was selling it and his car bc his wife was pregnant. I guess hes not doing too bad now though bc last time i talked to him he already had plans for a stroker with the vindicator, and is not selling his car. He said his buddy has one in his car and loves it so we will see what happens. Cougarspeed and I were just discussing combos and people not setting up cars properly and bitching about results… I was just interested to see what your plans were and which company made the cam. Anyways :tup: ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/55 "2009-08-10T18:39:13Z")
i wants ls1 ☹ ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/56 "2009-08-10T18:43:10Z")
> [@Z28adiction](#): > > Yea i know my 10 bolt wont cut it thats why im just saving the money for the M9, and a new set of MT et drag radials. I hope that mine performs liek that, or some where near. its nice to hear some positive feedback from someone who has some expirience with this cam. > > What gears is he running? and where was the car shifitng at? Im guessing the car was an Auto? mine is a M6 It was a 4.10 gear 6-sp car on 27" QTP’s. We had the limiter at 7300 so im sure he was shifting close to 7k. These big cams need a good amount of timing and minimally a 4.10 gears. 3.73’s in 6-sp cars make me cry at night. ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/57 "2009-08-10T22:35:46Z")
would you suggest a 4.10 gear for me (231/237 cam)? ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/58 "2009-08-10T23:03:23Z")
Well it kinda depends on what tire size you are going to run, revs and if you want it to be better for bottle or NA. I think 4.10 or 4.30’s and a 28" tire are the best setup when 6-sp guys are serious about getting down a track. I would not wast my time on a 3.73 26" tire setup to be honest. For you go 4.10s and a 28" tire and you will be FLYING on a big shot and some weight reduction. Toss a 26" tire for NA runs although it will prob still run faster on a 28" tire in a 6-sp. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/59 "2009-08-11T03:46:43Z")
I wouldn’t suggest the 231/237 cam to anyone :lol: It was TSPs hyped cam that sucked…TSP makes smaller cams that perform better. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148/60 "2009-08-11T13:30:49Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > I wouldn’t suggest the 231/237 cam to anyone :lol: > > It was TSPs hyped cam that sucked…TSP makes smaller cams that perform better. yeah 120 traps N/A on a full weight car suck :tup: [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-ls1-spring-09-build/63148.md?page=4)