Brian Tooley Racing BTR RED HOT Camshaft Kit
- .619/.617 inch lift, 113 LSA
- +50 HP claimed, 50+ rear wheel horsepower
- GM 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 and 6.2L LS, 1999 to 2013
- LS7 style roller lifters, 7102 billet timing
- .660 inch dual springs, 7.400 inch chromoly push rods
- 17 pounds, 24 x 14 x 6 inches
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A complete Red Hot camshaft kit for Vortec LS engines with roller lifters, dual springs, billet timing and chromoly push rods. A professional tune is required, and the piston to valve clearance must be measured.
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ASIN: B0H6F7KZX7Model: SK001 7829-16Category: Camshafts
Overview
A builder who wants a broader powerband from a truck LS gets the Brian Tooley Racing Red Hot cam plus the parts to install it. The kit adds roller lifters, a billet double roller timing set, dual springs with steel retainers and locks, and hardened push rods.
The seller says the profile uses shorter intake duration than older Stage 2 grinds, aiming at a wider usable powerband in street cars and lightly boosted engines. A tune is required either way, and an automatic transmission calls for a stall converter in the stated range.
Who it's for
Builders with Vortec LS engines in trucks and cars who plan to tune the result and check clearances. Anyone using a stock automatic with no converter change, or skipping a tune, should choose a smaller cam.
Pros and cons
- Roller lifters and billet timing included
- Dual springs with retainers and locks
- Covers cathedral and rectangle port heads
- Chromoly push rods supplied
- Professional tune is required
- Piston to valve clearance must be checked
- Stall converter advised for automatics
Performance notes
The profile opens the valves further and for a shorter intake period than the older grind, which the seller says broadens the usable power band. The stiffer springs and rollers let the valves follow that lift, and the tune re-times fuel and spark for the new airflow.
Where it stands among camshafts
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 5 camshafts lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 camshafts we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | ENGINE SUPPLY |
|---|---|
| Model | SK001 7829-16 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Product dimensions | 24 x 14 x 6 inches |
| Item weight | 17 pounds |
| Valve springs | .660 inch dual springs |
| Push rod length | 7.400 inches, 0.080 inch wall |
| Other details | |
| Part number | BTR-REDHOT SK001 7829-16 7102 |
| Lobe separation angle | 113 degrees |
| Valve lift | .619 inch intake, .617 inch exhaust |
| Lifters | 16 LS7 style roller lifters |
| Stall converter | 2,800 to 3,200 RPM for automatics |
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to do before installing the BTR Red Hot kit?
The seller says to measure piston to valve clearance before installation and that a professional tune is required for automatic and manual applications.
Does the Red Hot kit need a stall converter on an automatic?
The description recommends a stall converter in the 2,800 to 3,200 RPM range for automatic vehicles.
Which cylinder heads does the Red Hot kit fit?
The description says it is compatible with 1999 to 2013 GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L and 6.2L Vortec LS engines across cathedral port and rectangle port heads.