Debateing on cam swap?

[LJM97Z]

After going to the track today & running the nitrous for the 1st. time, now i'm not all hyped up on doing the cam change, i ran a 100 shot, & on the second pass it clicked off a 12.51 @ 112.87 on a slow 1.98 60ft., i was very surprised how well it did, i know theres still more in it, now i've collected most of the cam stuff, cc503/howard springs/comp pushrods/1.6 RRs/viton seals/ARP studs, will going through the hassle of a cam change be worth it, what would you guys do, i'm sure with the re-tune it'll be worth a good 50 rwhp, but damn its doing pretty good on the bottle & the VCs have never been off of it lol, its still fully dressed too, even has the spare/jack still in it, so help me make up my mind, or at least give me your thoughts .

97 Z28, 159K miles, M6, Centerforce clutch, CAI, PS LTs & Ory, Walbro 255, 9" with 4.11s, custom DS, BMR TA, NX Bigshot, Madtuner tune, Yada-Yada-Yada.

[devonsZ28]

with that many miles i personaly would do a rebuild with a cam swap rather than just a cam swap

[Speed Inc.]

I would save for a rebuild or find a lower mileage motor if you are going to continue to look for power and spray it.

yes many have done what you are doing, but it's only a matter of time before something lets go

[KissMyWhtSS]

with that many miles i personaly would do a rebuild wit a cam swap rather than just a cam swap

I think the bottom end will be fine as long as it's a clean install and not overrevved, I'm just worried how long it'd be before he spins a bearing with over 400rwhp on the bottle

[LJM97Z]

I'm thinking if i do keep the nitrous, i'll just install the 1.6 rockers/springs/pushrods, at least that'll keep the valvetrain more stable, but if i install the cam, i'll re-tune it & take off the nitrous, i'm running a window switch, i have it set @ 3000 on/5600 off, with it trapping at 113, its going through at about 5700 in 4th., tachs reading around 5900, i'll sit on it & think it through, this car has been very well taken care of, mostly highway driven the last 100K, with nothing but synthetic oil.

[Z-RATED94]

Just do it and keep the rpms down a little. Nitrous doesn't care if you shift a little early. Just more torque to be had.

[IronOutlaw]

The thing about adding a cam to your car is you lose the awesome sleeper appeal you have now.

[YZF]

The thing about adding a cam to your car is you lose the awesome sleeper appeal you have now.

A cam install wont change the way his car looks..........

[LJM97Z]

Well i'm heading back to the track tomorrow in search of some 12.3s or better, i'll post up some slips of the runs, i'm going for a 12.4 on the 100 shot, then drop in some 125 pills, maybe i'll see that 115 MPH too , we shall see.

[KissMyWhtSS]

A cam install wont change the way his car looks..........

There's more to a sleeper than the looks of a car.

And I don't see why anyone would be worried about the "sleeper appeal" of a fbody. It's not like it's a well kept secret that fbodys are quick compared to the average car.