ThornyC503

Hello!!

I'm currently looking to install a camshaft in my 03 Vette. It's an Ls1 M6. The car has a full exhaust and a blackwing intake. I'd like to retain my stock 3.42 gear ratio. Any advice on a few cams that would be ideal for good under the curve power through out the rpm band with this gear ratio would be appreciated. I'm not very savvy when it comes to camshaft selection. I'd like to throw down around 450 rwhp.

Bama99z

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Hey bud give Martin @ Tick Performance or Brian Tooley @ Brian Tooley Racing . Both are great guys and are more that willing to help you out. They were with me.

Good luck as it is very coufusing and a tough decision

dezlfrek

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x2^^^^

Black 99 Bird

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It will be tough to find a cam that will put out the kind of power you are looking for that plays nice with 3.42s. Are you going to keep the stock heads and intake?

JakeFusion

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450rwhp with 241 heads that play nice with 3.42 gears is a long shot.

ws6man29

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x3 Brian Tooley @ Brian Tooley Racing :thumb

gtotoocool1

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yeah,with stock heads your not gonna hit 450rwhp and still have good street manners.maybe a little over 400 or so is doable..

ThornyC503

Thanks for all the input...

I plan on swapping out the heads to PRC's stage 2.5 LS6 Cylinder Heads. I will probably keep the LS6 intake manifold. I am not opposed to swapping rear gears to a 3.73's or maybe 3.90's, it just seems like a PITA and rather expensive compared to the solid rear axle f-bodys. I also had an irritating experience with my old 95 Z28, I had put 4.10's in the rear and had issues from major whining to the pinion nut coming loose constantly and that was the main reason behind not wanting to screw with the gears again.

01ssreda4

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I'd stay with a cam in the 220s range as a general guideline. Mid 220s cams with a good set of heads can make ignorant midrange power. That's good usable power for frequent driving.

perfect.ta

Ms4 with those heads and a 42 ibs injectores. And adumracetronoic fuel pump and u should take off and glide to the finish line

ThornyC503

Well like I said I want to run PRC's stage 2.5 LS6 Cylinder Heads. Which of these cams would you guys think to work best with those heads.

Dominator- 226/234/110 .578/.578

TSP 228/228/112 .588/.588

MS3 237/242/111 .603/.609

Comp 228/230/112 .571/.573

badazz81z28

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My LS1 with a 228R performs great with a manual and 3.73s. I drive my car everyday. I can't imagine having any less low end power.

Sales@Tick

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227/237 .614"/.610" 112+3

ThornyC503

Thanks for the advice. Is that an off the shelf cam you offer? What could I expect from a cam with those specs.

I also have a buddy who needs his T56 rebuilt. I recommended he look into Tick Performance. How long does it usually take for you to rebuild and ship it back?

ejbta2

i run the 228/230 .571/.573 112 with 3.73 gears and it runs great.

01ssreda4

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Cam Motion 228/232 .613/.613 113+4 would do nice!

ThornyC503

I agree thats right in the range I think will suit my needs best. What exactly will a +4 advance do. If i'm not mistaken that will build more low end torque and have better response...?

01ssreda4

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It will shift the powerband down some. Don't worry, at 6500 rpms she is still rolling good.

ThornyC503

Alright. If i were to say go with there 228/232 .646/.646 112+4
I would think I would get a little more chop due to more overlap and I would also think that I would get the power lower in the rpm band than with the 113+4.
Is that correct in your opinion?

01ssreda4

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I think they would "sound" about the same, plus with stock rockers I heard they like to scrub (sideways push/pull) the valve tip at around 620ish~. I generally think staying under 625 lift with a non-roller rocker is a good idea for longevity.