Corvette Z06 Cam ???
07-11-2007, 10:37 PM
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It's not always about going huge and considering it the "best" for a Zo6...
Both of the cams listed above will require full bolt ons/supporting mods including going steeper on the rear gears to 3.90 or 4.11 (big $$$ on a C5 diff swap)
You've got weeks of reading if you look in the Internal Engine section...
Both of the cams listed above will require full bolt ons/supporting mods including going steeper on the rear gears to 3.90 or 4.11 (big $$$ on a C5 diff swap)
You've got weeks of reading if you look in the Internal Engine section...
07-11-2007, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by daniel044
Where can I get the ms3?
www.texas-speed.com
You might want to shop around though. Just my 2 cents.
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07-11-2007, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TurboT/A
The Ms3 is way to big. You can make the same power with alot smaller cam and keep drivability bearable
x2...A 228/232 .580ish lift on a 112LSA is what I'm thinking about with mine. You can keep your stock gears, minimal cam surge, and much better on longevity compared to an MS3.
I doubt you'd be really pissed off with the specs above, bigger than that and get your wallet ready for upgrades (diff, clutch, valve spring changes, etc)
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07-18-2007, 01:59 AM
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224/224 was a great cam for me...
my 100% bone stock c5 auto 2.73 gearrs...
13.5 at 102-103 consistently
same track in same hawaiian weather after installing stock 2002 LS6 heads and stock LS6 cam...
13.2 at 105-107 consistently
Then changed the cam to a 224/224 at the same track and same year long hawaiian conditions ran a.....
12.9 at 107-110 consistently
So the 224/224 was worth 3 mph and 3 tenths over my stock 2002 Z06 cam..
Still ran/idled like a stock car to boot
my 100% bone stock c5 auto 2.73 gearrs...
13.5 at 102-103 consistently
same track in same hawaiian weather after installing stock 2002 LS6 heads and stock LS6 cam...
13.2 at 105-107 consistently
Then changed the cam to a 224/224 at the same track and same year long hawaiian conditions ran a.....
12.9 at 107-110 consistently
So the 224/224 was worth 3 mph and 3 tenths over my stock 2002 Z06 cam..
Still ran/idled like a stock car to boot
07-18-2007, 01:20 PM
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i posted the same thread almost about what cam is best for my C5 auto... i think im going with a MS3 and i getting the package from texas speed with the upgraded spring kit.. along with kooks LT's and running stock gears.. im hoping everything will go good
07-18-2007, 04:24 PM
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I call Bullshit on the gear change sorry. You DON'T need to upgrade gears. A stock 3.42 diff is PERFECTLY fine.. especially in a Z06 with an M12 trans. It has steeper gearing than a standard MN6 C5. An M12 in a Z06 is like having 3.90s with a MN6. Haha... yup I have an X3 on a 112LSA with an MN6 and 3.42's and it's perfectly fine. Daily driven for over 2 years now. I know others with VERY similar setups. with perfect drivability.
I personally know of an 03 Z06 locally with a MS3 and 3.42's. No headwork, just headers and intake. It made 420rwhp perfect drivability. TUNE is IMPORTANT!!!
Car doesn't need headwork. He mentions full boltons which I assume should include headers. Thats ALL he needs.
It's really up to you.. If you want a raspier type cam, then go for it. If you want a ***** cam, then do a 224 cam. It's all up to you.
Car will make over 400rwhp without headwork with a larger cam.
I personally know of an 03 Z06 locally with a MS3 and 3.42's. No headwork, just headers and intake. It made 420rwhp perfect drivability. TUNE is IMPORTANT!!!
Car doesn't need headwork. He mentions full boltons which I assume should include headers. Thats ALL he needs.
It's really up to you.. If you want a raspier type cam, then go for it. If you want a ***** cam, then do a 224 cam. It's all up to you.
Car will make over 400rwhp without headwork with a larger cam.
07-18-2007, 04:59 PM
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I call Bullshit on the gear change sorry. You DON'T need to upgrade gears. A stock 3.42 diff is PERFECTLY fine.. especially in a Z06 with an M12 trans. It has steeper gearing than a standard MN6 C5. An M12 in a Z06 is like having 3.90s with a MN6. Haha... yup I have an X3 on a 112LSA with an MN6 and 3.42's and it's perfectly fine. Daily driven for over 2 years now. I know others with VERY similar setups. with perfect drivability.
I personally know of an 03 Z06 locally with a MS3 and 3.42's. No headwork, just headers and intake. It made 420rwhp perfect drivability. TUNE is IMPORTANT!!!
Car doesn't need headwork. He mentions full boltons which I assume should include headers. Thats ALL he needs.
It's really up to you.. If you want a raspier type cam, then go for it. If you want a ***** cam, then do a 224 cam. It's all up to you.
Car will make over 400rwhp without headwork with a larger cam.
I personally know of an 03 Z06 locally with a MS3 and 3.42's. No headwork, just headers and intake. It made 420rwhp perfect drivability. TUNE is IMPORTANT!!!
Car doesn't need headwork. He mentions full boltons which I assume should include headers. Thats ALL he needs.
It's really up to you.. If you want a raspier type cam, then go for it. If you want a ***** cam, then do a 224 cam. It's all up to you.
Car will make over 400rwhp without headwork with a larger cam.
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07-18-2007, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TurboT/A
The Ms3 is way to big. You can make the same power with alot smaller cam and keep drivability bearable
If tuned properly the MS3 is very liveable, and you do not NEED gears for it, i highly reccomend it
07-20-2007, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TXZ0603
MS4 on a 110LS.......hehehehehe
I agree with Eurospec2. One can use a 'big' cam in a car if it is tuned well. Since the cars has ZO6 heads, I would go on the larger side 229/229/580ish/580ish//112 to 232/232//580ish/580ish//112. If you do mind a little lope, drop the LSA down to 111 or 110 and drop the power band in RPMs.
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07-20-2007, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve01SS
It's really up to you.. If you want a raspier type cam, then go for it. If you want a ***** cam, then do a 224 cam.
You're head's in your azz if you think a 239+ duration cam is going to be the clear choice for all people.
There's a hell of a lot more involved to make it drivable than "GOOD TUNING" unless you're a mullet mechanic. 
What would John Lingenfelter say when building "top-shelf" daily driver Corvettes for his customers? What are the typical cam specs he uses?
I'm sure Lingenfelter says, "It's really up to you.. If you want a raspier type cam, then go for it. If you want a ***** cam, then do a 224 cam."
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07-20-2007, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ls1290
Please share then.
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I'd get sarcastic,(for fun) but I've got a person coming in to sell me his '88 Anniversary with 29k miles- he'll be here in less than 20 minutes and I need to set up the check/papers.....
and right after that set up the financing for the guy buying an '02 Lingenfelter supercharged/modded coupe at the end of today before he has to drive it back to South Carolina.
I'm no expert, but I'm not a ***** either, I'll gladly dispense my version of mullet tech
if you'll let me know what you need solved....In a couple hours I'll have some time.
07-20-2007, 12:57 PM
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LOL...I'm running a "***** cam". MTI C2 cam...224/224/581/112 LSA. Before the MTI stage 2E heads were installed, it was over 400rwhp. It's a good "baby" cam for street use and puts out good rwtq.
RobG03Z06... What wheels are those? Nice..