Cam for blown LS1

[streetk14]

My goal seems to be well within reach with the GT2 cam, but I am worried that I will be disapointed with the sound. It is good to know there are guys making good power with such a mild cam.



I did pm Tony a while back. He had a 230/230 cam in his '69, which might be more than I want. I questioned him about the single pattern profile, and was told that longer exhaust duration is not needed when you have good headers & exhaust. I always thought blown motors liked split duration cams, but I have to say that it seemed to work well for him.

As far as exhaust goes, I will be building a new system. I had a 2.5" X-pipe system on the car before, but thought a 3" system would be better for the 600 hp that I should be making. If a 2.5" system will work better, that's great. The smaller system will keep the noise down and be easier to package under the car.

Idle sound aside, what do you think will perform the best? The GT2 cam seems like it would have stock manners , and great low end power. It is also supposed to have a very broad powerband. Do you think I would gain anything by switching from the GT2 to a 224/228 114 LSA cam?