Nautilus

iTrader: (15)

I was thinking about getting a cam for my Z06, any recommendations? You can see my current mods below (not many). Basically I would like to see 400rwhp, but I drive this car everyday so I would like one that is not super aggressive. I did some searching, but couldn't really find much for cam swaps on a basically stock Z06. This is something I just started thinking about and I'm looking for recomendations or anyone who has a similar setup?

PREDATOR-Z

What do you mean by super agressive? Are you talking about lobe ramps or rough idle and such?

777

iTrader: (21)

I'd get the cheaTR cam since you sound like you are wanting to keep it basically stock but add a cam.

Nautilus

iTrader: (15)

I just have seen some cam cars that idle so rough they are almost stalling, I don't want that, but I'm completely new to the idea of getting a cam, so you'll have to explain "lobe ramps" to me?

777

iTrader: (21)

The ramps are good indicators of how the springs will last and the power that it will make. Agressive lobes (which will basically slam open/shut) are hard on springs but will give a nice mid-range without sacrificing top-end power. Soft lobes are easier on springs, lose mid-range power, and open close more gently.

What are you other mods or other plans for mods. If you are going to get headers/exhaust/intake etc...the cam choice will change drastically.

Nautilus

iTrader: (15)

I really don't have any plans for it yet, I might eventually go with headers & exhaust, but I don't plan on anything big.... no fi or nitrous.

GREATWALLTA

anything under 230 duration and with a LSA of 114 - 116 under 600 lift will be fine for you, I know it is very wide and general but as long as you stay within these numbers it should make noticeable more power and not too rough of a idle. Make sure you upgrade the valve springs.

777

iTrader: (21)

I disagree. If you aren't getting an exhaust system w/headers and then you will need a completly different cam. If thats the case get the cheaTR cam from thunder racing.

PREDATOR-Z

I agree with 777, The CheaTR cam was designed for the purpose you describe and just keeps performing better as other mods are added such as headers, TB/intake etc...

Nautilus

iTrader: (15)

I hate these kind of questions but...... What kind of power would the cheaTR cam produce on my car? Stock LS6 with only a vara ram and tune, I'm at 365rwhp now? Would it put me anywhere near 400? I know thats a what if question, but whats you oppinion?

1Hawk

A cam would definetely make your car faster but before you go out and do anything like that i would suggest you consider Headers....Maybe a set of Kooks 1 7/8 with an x pipe. That way when you do decide on the cam....No matter what size....You can take full advantage of it.

JS

iTrader: (4)

If your not going to do a header I'd look into a split dur. cam
EG Thunder Racings CheaTR
EG Comp 218-224

PREDATOR-Z

There has been reports of up to 37rwhp gain with that cam + tuning of course.
So you would get real close to 400rwhp.

777

iTrader: (21)

I think you would be right at 400rwhp.

Nautilus

iTrader: (15)

I know I prob should do headers first, but if I were to go with the cheaTR cam and do headers later, it wouldn't hurt me I just could have a better cam to match the headers correct?

PREDATOR-Z

This is a thread on the pioneering of this cam:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=cheatr+cam

777

iTrader: (21)

Correct. Actually the cheaTR cam is more for a car without headers. But if you happen to add headers later it won't do anything but help it.

Nautilus

iTrader: (15)

Thanks for all the info, I've done lots of searching for info on this cam, and I can find where it's been used with stock ls1 heads and with the AFR 205 heads, but I can't find where anyone has tried it with LS6 heads....?

Z06-Dave

Pick your cam according to your LONG TERM goals so you only have to do it once. If you plan on getting headers in the future, get a cam that is good with headers. You don't want to swap cams twice.
Also, stay away from a baby cam, its simply not worth taking apart a perfectly good motor for small gains. With Full bolt ons you can achieve over 390 HP, some have gotten 400. If 400 is your ultimate goal, bag the cam and go with bolt ons only.
If you want a reverse split cam, I have one for sale MTI X1 $225 Shipped to your door.
But I still recommend bolt ons for 400 HP

777

iTrader: (21)

Can you show me these bolt-on 390-400rwhp cars? I know the normal c5's would probably average 360rwhp with bolt-ons. I doubt that the better ls6 casting will provide 40rwhp without porting.