Best Camshaft for LS1 in Australia: Crow Cams, BTR, VCM and Cam Motion Compared
Author: Lucky Date Posted:28 April 2025
When you are chasing the best camshaft for your LS1 in Australia, not all cams are created equal. Whether you are building a street car, a weekend warrior, or a full track weapon, the right camshaft will unlock hidden horsepower, improve torque, and create that aggressive idle every LS1 owner loves.
At Independent Motorsports, we specialize in supplying and tuning the best camshaft brands — Crow Cams, BTR, VCM, and Cam Motion — for Holden Commodores, LS swaps, and custom builds across Melbourne, Sydney, and all of Australia.
What to Look for When Choosing a Camshaft for LS1 Engines
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Purpose: Street, track, or towing
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Stall Converter: Will you stay stock or upgrade
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Compression Ratio: Higher compression means more camshaft options
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Boost or NA: Turbo and supercharged LS1s need a different cam profile
Choosing the wrong cam can lead to poor drivability, rough idle, and even lost horsepower.
Top Recommended Camshafts for LS1 in Australia
Crow Cams for LS1
Crow Cams have long been the trusted choice for Holden owners. Designed specifically for Australian conditions, Crow offers streetable grinds that work beautifully with stock converters or mild stalls.
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Perfect for daily drivers and street cars
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Made for Holden LS1s with Australian fuels
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Strong idle with good top-end pull
BTR Camshafts (Brian Tooley Racing)
Looking for a mean idle and aggressive mid-top range power BTR's Stage 1 and Stage 2 LS1 cams are dyno-proven to deliver strong gains with minimal drivability sacrifice.
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Great for NA and boosted builds
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Popular Truck Norris cam available
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Affordable, proven gains on dyno
VCM Camshafts for LS1
VCM Performance offers grinds that are smoother for daily driving but still kick hard in the mid-range. Ideal if you want a strong street car that does not need a huge converter upgrade.
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Compatible with VCM OTR intakes
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Smooth idle options available
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Perfect for VF, VE, and LS1 swap cars
Cam Motion LS1 Cams
If you are going for a boosted LS1, Cam Motion's precision CNC-ground camshafts are a must. Designed for reliability and high boost, they are a premium choice for serious builds.
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CNC ground for accuracy
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Race-proven reliability
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Ideal for supercharged and turbocharged LS1s
Serving Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Australia-wide
Whether you are upgrading your LS1 in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane, Independent Motorsports is your trusted source for camshafts, dyno tuning, and performance parts.
We ship Australia-wide and back our camshafts with expert advice, tuning support, and real-world results.
