GSC Power Division On How To Spec A Camshaft , Stock Camshaft Reliability, and NA Vs Boosted Cams

Street Alpha Podcast

In this episode of the Street Alpha Podcast, we dive deep into the world of camshafts with Greg from GSC. We discuss how to spec the right camshaft for your build, whether it's NA or boosted, and explore how camshafts are made. Learn if stock camshafts are worth it, which aftermarket options are best, and get tips on picking the perfect camshaft for your setup. Tune in to discover everything you need to know about camshafts in the automotive world!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:43 How GSC Started

00:09:55 How Camshafts Work

00:12:10 How Camshafts Are Made

00:15:06 Choosing Camshafts For The Right Reasons

00:19:10 Overbuilding Camshafts For Future

00:22:54 Camshafts For Street Alpha Build

00:25:28 RB26 1500hp Camshaft Spec

00:28:12 GSC Camshaft Series

00:30:15 Understanding Camshaft Specs

00:31:59 Why GSC Doesn't Work On LS Engines

00:33:51 Camshaft Advertised Duration

00:35:29 BMW Camshafts

00:39:09 B58 Vs S58 Valve-train Differences

00:43:46 1200HP S58 Camshaft

00:45:19 White Rice 2JZ Build

00:47:44 Back To The BMW S58 Limitations

00:50:07 Making 1000HP Is Not The Same Anymore

00:51:38 Valve Spring Technology Advancements

00:51:59 Dual Springs Vs Conical Springs

00:53:40 F150 Coyote Cams

00:56:11 OEM Coyote Cams Vs Aftermarket

00:57:12 NA Vs Boosted Camshafts

00:58:49 The Best Camshaft For A Boosted F150 Coyote

01:01:54 GSC Honda Projects

01:04:00 Myles Gringotegra Build

01:04:20 Honda B Series Limitations

01:08:49 Lamborghini Cams

01:12:22 Lamborghini Valve-train Limitations

01:16:16 Why Most Of The Fastest Cars Run GSC Parts

01:17:45 GSC Developing For RB26

01:19:59 Cast Vs Billet Camshafts

01:21:28 Who Should Run Billet Cams

01:23:39 The Downside Of Running Cast Cams

01:24:12 DLC Coated Buckets With Billet Cams Myth

01:27:24 Do All Camshaft Manufactures Have The Same Machinery

01:29:29 Copy And Paste Manufacturers

01:32:05 Whats Next For GSC

01:33:38 GSC C8 Involvement

01:35:34 How Greg Feels About Cam Chop

01:37:21 Coyote Copied GTR

01:38:49 Customer Requests For Cam Chop

01:40:09 How EV Cars Lack Character

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