Hey guys , ive searched this subject but cant find the direct answer im looking for.. The LN2 is being rebuilt , the tear down has already started and im wondering about a cam regrind , im not looking to make crazy numbers or anything like that , i just simply dont understand what i should request for a regrind , and if i should or am " Required " to do any head work " Dependant on what the cam specs are ". I'd like to make the old LN2 slightly move lively.. I was thinking a cam and decent clutch could be my answer , or is it worth it in your guys opinion? Sorry if it's been asked.. I'm looking to spend between 500 - 800$ in extras excluding the clutch.


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1997 Sunfire 2.2 OHV , 5 Speed.


" Yeah you drive a jbody , but not like us. "

Importperformanceparts.net is your friend they make a nice stage 2 cam for the ln2 that puts out some rumble and power, but if you want that one you will need a tune if you get a stage 1 you will not


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to really see benefits of larger cams a port and polish should be done. Its not required just recomended to get the most out of your setup.

So im assuming i would have to email IPP asking them for pricing etc? I noticed they dont have anything " Listed " for cams for the LN2. Thanks for the input guys. A large cam sounds fun Sounds pricey though. I emailed them just waiting on a reply.


1997 Sunfire 2.2 OHV , 5 Speed.


" Yeah you drive a jbody , but not like us. "

I heard the Crane used to do regrinds for like $150 IIRC. Try out Colt Cams too.

Their web site is a little funky, but we can still get a shot of their page: IPP Web Cams. They're a little pricey, but this is a new cast camshaft, not solid billet as their website states. They do seem to be properly hardened from what I understand.

Comp Cams, Bullet Racing Cams, Isky Racing Cams and Lunati Cams can all do regrinds, along with just about any other camshaft grinder can. Crane Cams is back doing some work (as a group under S&S Cycles), contact them for more info on getting a regrind done. Most companies charge about $150 for a four cylinder hydraulic roller cam regrind and takes about a week to do.

For a streetable regrind that doesn't require tuning, keep the intake duration (@.050") down in the low 200s. The exhaust should be about 4-8 degrees longer duration than the intake. Have the intake advanced one degree and the exhaust retarded one degree. Finally, if you staying with the stock valve springs, keep the total lift (lobe lift X rocker arm ratio = total lift) under .470".

This won't be a race car by any means, just add a bit more pep to the motor. This will definitely be helped by any other mods you do.

Ricozero wrote:Importperformanceparts.net is your friend they make a nice stage 2 cam for the ln2 that puts out some rumble and power, but if you want that one you will need a tune if you get a stage 1 you will not

Just out of curiosity, have you actually USED a cam from IPP, or dyno'd with one? I'm not trying to flame or anything, but to my knowledge, no one here has ever put any actual miles on one, so if yours is another case of a JBO'er recommending a product they've never used and have no idea what the quality is, I'd politely ask you to stop.




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JerseyJayLN2 (Scarab) wrote:

Ricozero wrote:Importperformanceparts.net is your friend they make a nice stage 2 cam for the ln2 that puts out some rumble and power, but if you want that one you will need a tune if you get a stage 1 you will not

Just out of curiosity, have you actually USED a cam from IPP, or dyno'd with one? I'm not trying to flame or anything, but to my knowledge, no one here has ever put any actual miles on one, so if yours is another case of a JBO'er recommending a product they've never used and have no idea what the quality is, I'd politely ask you to stop.

That's even IF you can get them to ship anything.

Didn't they go down the tubes as well?

JerseyJayLN2 (Scarab) wrote:

Ricozero wrote:Importperformanceparts.net is your friend they make a nice stage 2 cam for the ln2 that puts out some rumble and power, but if you want that one you will need a tune if you get a stage 1 you will not

Just out of curiosity, have you actually USED a cam from IPP, or dyno'd with one? I'm not trying to flame or anything, but to my knowledge, no one here has ever put any actual miles on one, so if yours is another case of a JBO'er recommending a product they've never used and have no idea what the quality is, I'd politely ask you to stop.

If you would take the time to look before you talk, yes i am using the import performance parts stage 1 cam with comp springs on my car, and noticed a increase in my mid to high range and it has been dynoed on a mustang dyno at 141 hp and 151 ft/lbs it was tuned by hardcore motorsports before they went under, and that cam made a difference for me so im sure the stage 2 would be even better


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Hey guys , I emailed ipp about 2 weeks ago and still waiting on a response , during this time I was thinking what kind of gains i could achieve with 98 pistons in a pre 98" ln2. I read a post on here saying this could almost be " too much " compression. just looking for some input on the 98" pistons. Have any of you guys done it ? What should I expect.


1997 Sunfire 2.2 OHV , 5 Speed.


" Yeah you drive a jbody , but not like us. "

RidinJStyle97 wrote:Hey guys , I emailed ipp about 2 weeks ago and still waiting on a response , during this time I was thinking what kind of gains i could achieve with 98 pistons in a pre 98" ln2. I read a post on here saying this could almost be " too much " compression. just looking for some input on the 98" pistons. Have any of you guys done it ? What should I expect.

It's at least 11.5:1 compression. So, even with a very radical cam and an excellent tune, you'd still be hard-pressed to make it on 91 octane.




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