The BTR Red Hot Camshaft is a hydraulic roller camshaft for 5.7, 6.0, and 6.2 GM LS-Series engines, delivering excellent power gains in both boosted and naturally aspirated applications compared to BTR's Stage 2 PDS and LS3 Centrifugal cam profiles, even with less intake duration.
- Part Number: BTR-REDHOT
- Application: GM LS-Series (5.7/6.0/6.2)
- Camshaft Style: Hydraulic Roller
- Intake/Exhaust Lift: 0.619 in / 0.617 in
- Intake Duration: 221
- Lobe Separation Angle: 113 LSA
E85 fuel is recommended when this camshaft is used in higher-compression and/or boosted applications.
FAQ
What engines is the Red Hot camshaft designed for?
It's designed for 5.7, 6.0, and 6.2 GM LS-Series engines.
Does it work in both naturally aspirated and boosted applications?
Yes, it is designed to make excellent power in both boosted and naturally aspirated applications.
Is E85 fuel required?
E85 fuel is recommended in higher-compression and/or boosted applications.
What are the key specs for this camshaft?
It has a 221 intake duration, 0.619/0.617 lift, and 113 LSA.
How was this camshaft developed and tested?
BTR designed the Red Hot's lobes in-house and validated them with Spintron testing for valvetrain stability and durability alongside engine dyno testing.
What dyno testing has been done on this camshaft?
BTR ran this cam on its in-house Superflow dyno in an LS3 short block with GMPP ported LS3 heads, first with a Kong-ported LSA supercharger at 17 psi boost on E85 fuel, and separately with a BTR Trinity intake manifold and a Procharger F1A supercharger at 24.5 psi boost at 7300 RPM on E85 fuel.
