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Old 11-22-2013, 09:16 PM
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Default LS6 Camshaft and springs WTB

I am upgrading an LS1 to LS6 cam and springs, yellow ones if they exist. Will I need the push rods as well?

My understanding is this cam has a slight of smooth idle?
Old 11-22-2013, 09:40 PM
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I prefer the later 12565308 Camshaft with a noticeable idle rumble, and yellow springs.
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i have a set of yellow ls6 springs $65.00 shipped LMK
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PM me with how to send $$.
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i have ls6 cam springs 160 shipped 17 miles no probs at all
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Originally Posted by lsx vette
i have ls6 cam springs 160 shipped 17 miles no probs at all
Price?
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he said $160 shipped.
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sdpc sells springs for $51 n the cam is $238. Don't forget you need .05" longer pushrods in general.
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of all the people I have talked to, not one person has said that you had to have longer pushrods.
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Default LS6 Cam And Valve Springs

Originally Posted by lsx vette
i have ls6 cam springs 160 shipped 17 miles no probs at all
Early or late LS6 cam?

Early 12560950

Late 12565308
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they have a smaller base circle, made up by the longer ls6 valves
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Originally Posted by Jenson
they have a smaller base circle, made up by the longer ls6 valves

ahh, ok. I had not been told that before. one guy local was trying to sell me cam springs and a converter for 350 or so....
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Default LSX Vette LS6 Cam And Springs -What year Cam?

Originally Posted by lsx vette
i have ls6 cam springs 160 shipped 17 miles no probs at all
Early or late LS6 cam?

Early 12560950

Late 12565308


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Which year cam do you have for sale?
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Default LS6 cam and valve springs

Need a lumpy cam, prefer something from the General, Hot Cam or LS7 Cam, anyone have one?
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I'm looking for an LS6 cam also. jtappan@gmail.com just the cam.
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I have a 212/218 that I had picked up for my 5.3 turbo build. Cam was used for about 2000 miles and looks absolutly perfect!
http://www.compperformancegroupstore...ry_Code=XFIRPM

Also have a set of brand new blue LS3 springs with retainers and locks.

$350 shipped for both. PM me if you're interested.



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