Hawk312

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I am about to have a Z06 cam installed from a `03 Z06, as well as have the heads shaved about .030". Will I be ok using the stock pushrods? I would think with the Z06 cam`s smaller base circle, and taking that much off the heads, it should come close to equalling out. Or do I still need to go with a longer pushrod?
Thanks

Hawk312

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Anyone?

Hawk312

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Am I the only who has ever done this?

shoemike

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most likely.
the `03 ZO6 cam is not worth the hassle,
unless you got it for free.

2Fastbirds

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Yeah that post was really hepful.

Anyways, the base circle of the z06 cam is 0.050" smaller than the normal LS1 cam so usually you use a 0.050" longer pushrod. Some people re use the stock push rod. With the shave, you are somewhere in the middle here. I would use the stock length ones and it should be ok.

And just for the record there are a a lot of auto guys running the 02,03,04 z06 cam and making good power.

Hawk312

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Thanks 2 fast. I am not sure what is up with Mike, but I know someone in particular who was running 11`s with the stock heads with this cam.

2Fastbirds

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no prob. I defend this cam because I just finished the install of the 02 zo6 cam in my car about a week ago. Haven't got her fired up yet but should be interesting. Its a was a relativey stock a4 3.23 reared 2002 Z.

Everyone chooses a cam based on the research they have done and what they think will work for them. I chose it because of the mild manners and decent power gains people are seeing with it.

Orginally with a lid, predator tune and loudmouth exhaust it went 13.0 @ 108. ( that was with a 2.0 60' time on the original Goodyear RS-As)

I am adding the z06 cam, ls6 springs, SLP pulley, Pacesetter LT with catted Y and Yank 3200 stall all at once. I'll post results as soon as I have them.

Hawk312

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Yeah, I would be interested to hear how you do. The person I was talking about had almost the exact same setup as you, just with 1.8 rocker arms, 4.10s, and a M6 instead of the auto. From memory, he hit 11.9 at 116mph or 117mph.

SSsuperdave

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Correct me if I'm wrong but if the base circle is .050 smaller, then the pushrod should be .025 longer not .050. Think if you measured from the center of a circle to the outter edge, to be .050 smaller that would be .025 in each direction from the center. If that is true, then a .030 mill would put you real close to the right angle. Hopes this helps. I studdied on this very problem with my ASA cam which has the same base circle.