2.4 Alero Cams

[zachzach]

I was looking to make my alero faster and was thinking about rsm racing 2.4 cams around 1000 dollers.

Is there cheapier ways to get 15 hp with out going to nos?

I neeeed speed!

let me know what you all think.

current mods:
header
lowered
rims and tires
CAI intake
jet racing module

[2fst4u]

do you have cat back exhaust done?
if not that would help.

[2fst4u]

also, the b&m shiftplus would make you quicker, as well as some new pulleys.

[ptrudel]

you can do the secret cam swap for cheaper...

[doubleN0alero]

Originally posted by 2000_olds_alero@Nov 25 2005, 06:07 PM
you can do the secret cam swap for cheaper...
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well you gotta let him on the secret first pat..

[zachzach]

i have cat back exhaust, also have crank pulley, and its a 5 spd which needs work(under warranty) so i will be getting flywheel and stage 3 clutch also short throw shifter.

whats the cheap cam swap?

[Spilner521]

Try here for the "secret cam" swap

http://www.ny-jbodies.org/library/engine/2....4camsecret.asp (http://www.ny-jbodies.org/library/engine/2.4/2.4camsecret/2.4camsecret.asp)

[Spy]

Originally posted by zachzach@Nov 25 2005, 11:39 PM
i have cat back exhaust, also have crank pulley, and its a 5 spd which needs work(under warranty) so i will be getting flywheel and stage 3 clutch also short throw shifter.

whats the cheap cam swap?
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If you don't plan on doing any forced induction, stick w/ the SPEC stage 2 clutch, and lightened flywheel.

A 1995 2.3L quad intake cam, and a 1991-94 quad 2.3 exhaust cam would be a cheaper and cost effective cam solution.

theraceshop offers a pretty wicked header that should fit the 99+ n-body cars, its' absolutely rediculously awesome.

[zachzach]

Originally posted by Spy+Nov 26 2005, 08:42 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Spy @ Nov 26 2005, 08:42 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-zachzach@Nov 25 2005, 11:39 PM
i have cat back exhaust, also have crank pulley, and its a 5 spd which needs work(under warranty) so i will be getting flywheel and stage 3 clutch also short throw shifter.

whats the cheap cam swap?
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If you don't plan on doing any forced induction, stick w/ the SPEC stage 2 clutch, and lightened flywheel.

A 1995 2.3L quad intake cam, and a 1991-94 quad 2.3 exhaust cam would be a cheaper and cost effective cam solution.

theraceshop offers a pretty wicked header that should fit the 99+ n-body cars, its' absolutely rediculously awesome.
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i already have the header and it awesome

[Oldsman]

the RSM cams are not worth the money. the lift requires machining to the cam towers which is no big deal but the high duration is too much for the 2.4 meaning the rsm cams are based off the w-41 cams and require a higher max rpm which would be around 7200-7400 and our motor won't get there. so they will not produce the max power they could.

go with the secret cam swap or the JBP cams. they have good report and half the cost. the secret cams will run ya $100-$150 for about the same hp.

[keepitsimple]

i got the 95 intake and exhaust cam for 50 $ together at a junk yard, sucked to get out tho, half the xar was sunk in mud, i had to break the cam cover and pull em out that way,.

but i noticed some rust on the cam i need, and i was wonderin if it was ok to use some oil and an sos pad to remove it, my friend seems to think its ok, other wise im gunna see about getting it ground at a machine shop

[Oldsman]

not sos..................use scotchbright. it will not remove as much material as the sos. also the sos could scratch it.

[keepitsimple]

where can i get some scotch bright, and will this cam be safe to use? thanks

[Oldsman]

you can get scotchbright at walmart, home depot.............any place like that. normally in the kitchen cleaning section. and it is safe to use. make sure either green or red. brown is too ruff.