I'm piecing together an lsvtec mainly for autocrossing and daily driving (I'm sure I'll take it out to the strip a few times as well). Last year I ran a PCT b17 and it made decent power, but I came across an LS block for nearly free, and have been collecting parts for my lsvtec build ever since.

The goal for this motor is to hit 200whp, so obviously cams are crucial. I have the valvetrain to support up to 13mm of lift (rocket gen1 springs/retainers), so I might as well take advantage of it. But at the same time, I'd like to retain a rev limit of around 8500.

The set up is pretty basic:
-b18a bottom end, ls rods, arp rod bolts
-P30 (jdm b16) pistons -- 81mm.
-arp head studs, OEM headgasket
-skunk2 IM port matched to ITR head (no milling)
-mild pp, 3 angle valve job, max bored GS-R throttle body
-rocket motorsports gen1 springs/retainers, itr valves

The motor will be geared by a 4.4 ys1 (b17) tranny with itr lsd, 8 lb flywheel, in an EF chassis, and will be tuned on chrome (obd1 p72).

Right now everything I have listed is either in my bedroom or basement, waiting for the end of the semester when I have time to actually piece it together with some help from a friend. All I need at this point is a header and a set of cams. I've read quite a bit, and talked to a bunch of people about what cams would be good for what I'm trying to do here, without exceeding around 8500 rpms, but have gotten mixed advice, so I figured I'd throw it out to HT for some more opinions/discussion.

For the record, I'm looking for area underneath the power/torque curves, rather than a big peak number to brag about. On my mind now is M22's (assuming they'll sell me the cams separate), BC IIIs, BC IVs, or skunk2 stage2s, mainly because they're all within my price range.

Anyway, if anyone has experience with this kind of setup, or knows of a set of cams that might fit my profile, please share.

Thanks,
Tim

 

You can add Toda B's to your list of cam choices, very nice area under the curve

 

Ahh, thanks for the tip. The only thing is those are a bit more pricey than I like, but if I can find a used set for a fair price......

I'll keep an eye out.

 

i run buddyclub spec III's and it runs hard in mid range and idles good.