Just did an LSV Swap all stock and I have these Skunk2 Pro 1 cams.... would it hurt my car to put them in....???? If they do I at least know that i need an upgraded valvetrain like supertech springs and retainers and i would also upgrade my pistons while im at it to 81mm HCP pistons. Just need some feed back i would appreciate it thank you guys....

 

I doubt it would hurt the car. I don't think upgraded valve springs/retainers are required for pro 1's, but it would be in good interest to install them for insurance.

What are you using for tuning? I am sure that with the bigger cams, slight tuning will be needed.

 

Ill buy them from you

 

sorry they are brand new and I need them to compete with everyone in my area running K series..... i was told that i would need to pin my rods and get better bearings.....So i dont spin a bearing... I do have a crome chipped p28 but no upgraded cam gears or fuel rail or fuel reg and running stock injectors..... ????

 

ill give you good money for them

 

I'm not familiar with Skunk2, but normally upgraded valve train isn't required, however you also won't make that much more power. A stage 1 cam is usually like a Type R cam, just a little better than GSR. You'll be under 200hp unless you have some serious head work, good header and have like 12:1 compression. Then you're only looking at about 30hp more than a stock GSR engine and you're going to spend a lot of money for the power you make.

The K series is already more powerful, and responds well to bolt ons, unlike the B,D,F,H engines. The only way to make significant power on a B series is to turbo it. The cost for a good header is about that of a turbo manifold. The turbo, wastegate, intercooler and charge piping are the major expenses, and they can be managed with.

 

oh, and upgraded bearings really mean nothing. The bearings don't ride on the journals, when they do you end up spinning a bearing. You should get a new OBD2 oil pump (GSR, LS, B16 and B20 all used the same for OBD2) and make sure to run proper oil clearances. Proper lubrication is the only way to prevent spun bearings.

 

when i did my swap i bought new water and oil pumps and also i have hytech replicas 4-1 not installed yet along with a 2.5 magnaflow exhaust.... I also was intending to upgrade my pistons to a Weisco HCP...12:1.... I just dont know if those are decent.... I had an offer for Wesico Pistons with eagle rods for 700... But you guys are right K series are tough to keep up wtih and there is a lot of options out there but im trying to stay all motor....... i dont wanna danger my motor bc this **** aint cheap...

 

If you want to get the most out of a all motor set-up you should think about a b20 block or sleeving yours to 84mm. Wiseco makes a good piston, but RS has some good options as well and are not near the price. Your stock LS rods will be fine, but get Arp rod bolts and the hone the rod. 84x89, 12.5:1, and pro 2s will get you well over 200whp. And if you are going be revving over 8500 I would replace the springs and retainers.

 

Folks, the OP is talking about PRO 1 cams, not Stage 1 cams. He WILL need an upgraded valve train and he will make significantly more power than he would on stock cams, especially if he bumps the comp up a little bit.

fm

 

lol - I agree. It's just fun sometimes to read all of the bad information on HT and shake my head.

 

OP, are you using stock LS rotating assembly in your LSV?

 

I shake my head when people bump dead threads just to say "me too".

 

Oh **** me, 2 year old thread

 

*Shocked JB didn't notice that when he replied*

 

Lesson learned.