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Old 09-20-2006, 08:27 AM
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I'm trying to find the base circle of an LS6 cam. I know the LS6 is smaller than the LS1 but I just can't seem to find the exact number. And for that matter, the LS1 either.

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It may be listed in the Cam guide. Search would probably yeild the answer if it wasnt jacked up.
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From Thunder Racing's website :

LS6 Camshaft - 204/218 .551/.541 117.5 LSA Please note that this cam has approximately a 0.050" smaller base circle than a stock LS1 camshaft. This smaller base circle will require longer pushrods for applications with stock length valves and no milling for the head surface.

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Originally Posted by Bad30th
From Thunder Racing's website :

LS6 Camshaft - 204/218 .551/.541 117.5 LSA Please note that this cam has approximately a 0.050" smaller base circle than a stock LS1 camshaft. This smaller base circle will require longer pushrods for applications with stock length valves and no milling for the head surface.

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That's all I've been able to find. Now what's the exact measurement? If I knew the LS1, then I'd know the LS6 by subtracting
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1.553 from what I can gather!!
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I remember doing a search on the internet for ASA cam and I ran into an interview with some GM engineers who discussed the base circle of the LS6 versus the LS1 cams. I believe they referred to specific dimensions. Maybe this might help.
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Call Lpe, They Will Tell You.
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Why do you want to know, for p-rods?
Use 7.450 with stock LS1 valves
and 7.425 with aftermarket valves




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