Has anyone done a L98 cam into a LT1?
 

I am mesmerized by the off the line pull the L98 has and I want to marry that into a good breathing engine with the LT1. I know I can use the stock LT1 cam or a plethora of aftermarket cams, but, I hear plenty of stories how the L98 beats them off the line every time, and, that's the cam I am interested in.

Anyone try it for shts n giggles to see what would happen?

Re: Has anyone done a L98 cam into a LT1?
 

L98 cam lacks the dowel drive required on an LT1. Long runner intake pipes aid L98 in producing low end torque, it's not just the cam.

Re: Has anyone done a L98 cam into a LT1?
 

You could try the B-Body LT1 cam. It is designed for more low end torque, as it had to get a heavy Caprice moving. It's about the same came as used in the L31 vortec truck engine, which I am using. I had the higher performance LT1 cam in my L69, and was going to put that in the L31, but decided to leave the torque cam installed. So far, I have liked it. "light em up" any time I want!

Re: Has anyone done a L98 cam into a LT1?
 

The cams are so close in numbers id bet you couldn't measure a 2hp 2lbft of tq difference, maybe 5 each if lucky.

Its the intakes that are making 99% of the difference in the power band.

Re: Has anyone done a L98 cam into a LT1?
 

I am actually looking at a caprice engine as we speak. Will probably switch over to aluminum heads before dropping it in, but, if the cam is already in there, sweet!!



Can always drill for a pin. I know the runners have some play, but, a cam is what determines the engines powerband. If your saying both cams are tuned to make the same power at the same RPMs, then yes, it is a moot point.


Interesting note about the cams. If its all about the runners giving the off the line advantage, do I stick with the L98 since it is going into my truck? Its not doing ANY racing.

Re: Has anyone done a L98 cam into a LT1?
 

And about the pin length, all you do is pull it out a bit or push it in a bit. Again, its really not a big deal.

I put a super modded tpi on a tbi truck a loooong time ago and it was a pulling monster.