LS1 carb cam - can I run this cam, should I run this cam

[NOPANTS68]

Buy good pushrods and springs for this setup. they are a weak link in an LS1 with a cam swap. I would strongly reccomend some comp 7.400s and some patriot gold springs. A cam will make that engine come alive, but it will take some carb tuning. Let me know if you need help. Dave

[WSSix]

Why would the 114 LSA not work well with a carb? The factory cam is even wider ie larger LSA number. There are also plenty of cams that are tighter. Matter of fact, most people putting cams in LSx engines go 112 or tighter. The 114 cams are typically left for people with automatic transmissions who don't want a loose converter for street driving or simply to have a more mild idle while sitting in gear.

Patriot gold springs are good springs. In my opinion though, you don't need a double spring with that cam. I'd look towards Comp Cams Beehive springs. Either choice will be fine though. Definitely get a one piece pushrod set for the engine too.

[bpatrol]

the cam will be fine. Factory cams run about 117 I believe. And yes many run 114 lobe centers. But these are fuel injected cams. And the motor in question is a carb engine. So its apples and oranges. Carbs like 109-112 typically. Vacuum plays a part here.
however, this is a mild build and the expense of replacing the cam for a slightly better result is not worth it in my opinion.
so enjoy the cam you have.it will run well.
bpatrol

[Madspeed]

Best option? Since nobody here Id bet makes and dynos cams for a living call a cam manufacturer and they will give you the perfect cam. I like comp cams but to each his own. my but dyno isnt as accurate as their real dyno.

[hifi875]

most ls carb cams have a tight lsa mainly around 110. mine is 110+4degrees of adv. Call jeoff at EPS(engine power systems). He custom grinds cams using comp grinds. he did mine.