LS1 LS2 Cam Recommendation Guide

Choosing the right camshaft for your LS is crucial for achieving optimal performance and meeting your specific driving needs. At T.I. Performance, we offer a wide range of LS camshafts designed to increase power, torque, and overall engine efficiency. Whether you’re looking to boost your street car’s performance, or need a camshaft for your high RPM track build, our range of cams will ensure you find the perfect fit for your LS engine.

One of the most common recommendations we get asked about is what cam to use in an LS build. We put together this guide to capture our most common LS camshaft recommendations across the LS1, LS2 and LS3 engine families. We have also listed the correct springs and cam gear needed for each swap on the cam page.

With camshafts in a variety of profiles, including mild street cams, aggressive race cams, and everything in between, you’ll find exactly what you need to unlock your LS engine’s full potential. Trust T.I. Performance for all your LS cam needs and elevate your performance to new heights.

The guide below lists our most popular grinds for each LS application. If you have any questions about which cam or what parts to go with it, contact us. Our team can help guide you through the cam selection process, considering factors like rpm range, compression ratio, boost level, and intended usage.

LS1 / Cathedral Port Head Cam Recommendations

871202	Stock converter, single spring – good for 4wd conversions requiring low end torque. Smooth idle and low RPM operation.
871247	Tough idle. Works with stock torque converter. Requires dual springs.
871249	Tough idle. Big power and torque gains. Ideally requires 2500 converter or manual transmission. Crow’s most popular LS1 cam!
871250	Tough idle, higher RPM power band. Ideally requires 2800 stall.

L76 / L98 / Rectangle Port Head Cam Recommendations

871384-14	Stock converter. Works with single spring. Nice smooth idle.
871286	Stock converter. Mild idle, good for NA or supercharged. Needs dual springs.
871780	Stock converter. “Stage 4” street cam. Mild idle, can make 315rwkw with supporting mods. Needs dual springs.
871036	Stock converter. Tougher idle, strong mid range power. Needs dual springs.
871777	Ideally requires 2500 stall or manual Tough idle. Requires dual springs.
871287	Versatile NA or supercharged camshaft with mild idle. Ideally requires 2500 stall. Requires dual springs.
871288	Use with 6.2L. Ideally requires 2500 stall or manual. Great cam with big exhaust, tough idle. Requires dual springs.

LSA Cam Recommendations

871286SC	Stock Converter. Suits low boost, has a mild idle.
871292SC	Stock or small converter. Tough idle, 500kw plus at wheel with 15 psi boost.

LS Valve Springs, Lifters and Timing Gear

We have the right top end setup for your LS, including Genuine GM lifters, Crow 3 bolt timing gears, new timing chains, gaskets and more. Click here to see our LS Engine Parts range or contact us if you need a hand putting together your setup.

Need a hand selecting the right cam for your LS?

Hopefully this guide helps you navigate our range of camshafts and pick the right cam for your LS build. Whether it’s LS1, L76/L98 or LSA, we have the right camshaft, springs and timing gear for your LS!

If you’re not sure, contact us to receive a complete cart of required parts for your build, or if you any questions or need a hand!