XtremeDime

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Im currently running stock cam, and with 8psi I put down 485whp through a stock clutch(committed suicide on 3rd dyno pull). How much can I expect to gain from swapping to a Z06 cam or something bigger? Will the difference between the Z06 and like the EPP blower cam be nominal in terms of numbers?

hellbents10

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You will see about 510-520 with the LS6 cam at the same boost level.

yelo04goat

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didnt parish pick up almost 100 hp ???? or was that at a higher boost level???

99.9percenter

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Your stock clutch did NOT commit suicide...It was murdered.

XtremeDime

iTrader: (16)

We'll call it assisted suicide. lol

slow67

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Not at peak, the gain was lower in the power band.

9t8z28

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I have close to the same setup and I was told the EPP cam would net almost 60 rwhp. I'll now in a couple of months.

no1izspeshl

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With a non-boost cam (F13) and ls6 heads, I am making 533hp on 6lbs.

Bob@BruteSpeed

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Let us know how it performs for you. We've had N/A cars pick up 60 rwhp with our cam, who can't yet afford to go forced induction, but are planning on doing so. Bob

hellbents10

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That was with a 5.3l and a 5.3l cam which is very small compared to even a ls1 cam.

XtremeDime

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If I pick up your cam Ill need to upgrade the valvesprings also, correct? What about lifters? Thanks

dschmittie1

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Well you can't run stock springs on the ls6 cam either. Lifter should be ok and just get some partiot springs.

9t8z28

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Will do

XtremeDime

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I already have ls6 yellows. I was just on Brute Speed's site reading about the cam and recommendations. I have a friend with some Patriot springs lying around, I suppose I could snag them. Id feel alot better if I picked up some ls7 lifters, they are only 150$.

Im pretty much sold on the Brute Force FI cam now. :p

Nitroused383

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That EPP / Brute speed cam suits centrifugal setups more than a turbo setup. I think you'd be much happier with a custom specced cam.

98Z28CobraKiller

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I wouldn't even consider running second hand springs. Springs fatigue and fail over time. Buy new ones. If you can't swing it right now, then sit tight until you can.

XtremeDime

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Anyone have an idea why the Brute Speed FI cam wouldnt be good for turbo?

Nitroused383

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That cam has a 50 degree intake valve closing event. In a naturally aspirated engine this would be a pretty high rpm cam, most good N/A cams for a 346 run between 39-48 degree IVC. This 50 degree IVC will have poor low end torque, which is what you want for a turbo. Great supercharger cam as superchargers have different airflow requirements with rpm. If you plan on running a 7000 rpm setup this may be a good cam but most guys with a 346 engine are running 22x/23x duration cams with a much lower intake centerline. 114 ICL seems pretty late, try something around 104-110 ICL would be much better for low end torque.