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Z06 (LS6) cam vs. GM Hot Cam
Z06 (LS6) cam vs. GM Hot Cam Which one is making more power at the flywheel? I know the Z06 (LS6) is about 405 hp. Now with just a cam swap to the GM Hot Cam, would the engine make more or lose hp? If so, how much more?
Personally I would not spend the money or time to do a cam swap for another "stock" cam. You'll see 49 hp and 42 lb-ft gains from an ls1 cam.
Ls6 Cam specs 204/218@.50 .550/.550 lift 117.5 LSA
LS6 Cam specs 207/217 @.50 .525/.525 lift 116 LSA
Hot Cam specs 219/228@.50 .525/.525 lift 112 LSA
Ls6 Cam specs 204/218@.50 .550/.550 lift 117.5 LSA
LS6 Cam specs 207/217 @.50 .525/.525 lift 116 LSA
Hot Cam specs 219/228@.50 .525/.525 lift 112 LSA
Hmmm...GM has two LS6 cams, huh? I didn't know that...
Personally I would not spend the money or time to do a cam swap for another "stock" cam. You'll see 49 hp and 42 lb-ft gains from an ls1 cam.
Ls6 Cam specs 204/218@.50 .550/.550 lift 117.5 LSA
LS6 Cam specs 207/217 @.50 .525/.525 lift 116 LSA
Hot Cam specs 219/228@.50 .525/.525 lift 112 LSA
Ls6 Cam specs 204/218@.50 .550/.550 lift 117.5 LSA
LS6 Cam specs 207/217 @.50 .525/.525 lift 116 LSA
Hot Cam specs 219/228@.50 .525/.525 lift 112 LSA
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Hey bro I have the Ls6 pkg ,Don't burn No gas fuel friendly like a bat outta hell. But they have a Ligenfelter cam gt2-3 my buddy has the same set up I have but he has the gt2-3 I have the ls6 ,he pulled me by a car.
That cam is also fuel friendly My next upgrade.
That cam is also fuel friendly My next upgrade.
EPS
Truck Torque 2
Intake Duration: 218 Degrees at .050" Tappet Lift.
Intake Lift: .595" with 1.7 rockers.
Exhaust Duration 226 Degrees at .050" Tappet Lift
Exhaust Lift .598" with 1.7 rockers.
113 Degree LSA
Or take to Geoff at EPS and he can do a custom cam for your needs/wants.
Truck Torque 2
Intake Duration: 218 Degrees at .050" Tappet Lift.
Intake Lift: .595" with 1.7 rockers.
Exhaust Duration 226 Degrees at .050" Tappet Lift
Exhaust Lift .598" with 1.7 rockers.
113 Degree LSA
Or take to Geoff at EPS and he can do a custom cam for your needs/wants.
Get the thunder racing 224 on 114lsa. It is very mild but will have more power then the two you listed. A lot of people regret the ls6 cam bacause the gains are so small once you factor in all the costs.
Doing a 5.7L with the EXACT Z06 specs (tentatively) but i'm getting some good feedback in this thread. I originally wanted the GM HOT cam due to the noticeable idle and the "ease" of swap. I know what the Z06 is rated at for HP, but I was curious to know what gains could be had with a HOT cam in a stock Z06.
I don't have a GTO...I have a 2003 Silverado with a 5.3. I am building a 5.7 LS6/Z06 engine to replace the 5.3L. The engine has to pass smog and i want a little more noticeable idle. I'll be starting from scratch with the entire build (to LS6/Z06 specs) Hmmm...fuel-friendly IS a GREAT thing, since we have the most expensive 91 octane fuel in the nation out here... I shall look at Lingenfelter's site right now. How does the car sound? Is it obvious that it has an aftermarket cam, at idle?