Hello I have an 02 Camaro which comes with the LS6 intake manifold and is it really worth it to install an aftermarket manifold? Is there really going to be any noticeable gains made if there was to an aftermarket one installed? If there is any past experiences that anyone has to offer post them here! Thanks!

 

Not unless you get a big cam/heads combo.. I had my ls6 intake for while, even after my cam installed. Once i got heads i upgraded to a FAST intake to compliment the cam.

 

I totally agree with bestlude! What are you future plans with the car?

 

Thanks Bestlude for the advice! Reasonable future plans would include include a cam and possible LTs if I don't have to deal with emissions but that's a story in itself but definitely a cam real soon!

 

Well you would probably see a few hp even with your current mods, but not enough to justify the cost IMO. With a cam it will start to shine much better

 

Agreed on that. What would be a pretty good cam? I know next to nothing on this ha

 

Well it depends...do you plan on doing heads at some point? Auto or stick? What gears do you have now? Do you want good drivability, or does it not matter much?

 

I was just looking at the cam itself right now and I don't have plan for heads at this moment. It's also manual with the stock gears as I know of and I still want it to be a good driver.

 

I'd say a TSP 224r or 228r or something similar if you aren't planning on heads. I'd probably lean toward the 224 for drivability and they still can make 400+ with heads if you decide to add some later.I've also seen the 224r pass smog and make 380 rwhp. I'll let HCI2000SS comment on the Torquer V.2, which could also be a good choice, but would probably work better with some head work at least.

I've heard good things about 228/232 high 5xx/5xx or low 6xx/6xx cams on stock motors, which is in the range I'm specing for myself, but I'm wanting to see low 400's on a stock motor and pull to 6800 ish

I don't know if I'm going over your head or not, so please ask questions if I confused you

 

I have the LS6 intake with a mild heads/cam combo and its awesome. If I was going to race the car every weekend, I would go pick up a Fast 92/92 since it would be good for another 10-15 hp. It all depends on what you plan on doing.

 

If money is not an issue and you plan on heads cam. I would do it last if you did though unless you do it all at the same time like I did.

 

I looked up both the TSP 224r/228r on their website and read threads on here about them hearing great things. I really don't know what any of the numbers mean at this point though so if you could explain that it would greatly appreciated. Also i'm willing to spend 1k on the cam package and heads if I could keep it around that price. I know the 228r is more aggressive but would I really lose streetability as a DD with this? Leaning more towards the 224r for this reason.

 

OP, being that you are new to camshaft terminology, i'm going to suggest you first do some research on it, and call places like Tick, Texas Speed, etc... the 224 and 228 are great choices for a street car with mild or no head work. Personally, i'd go a tad more wild than mild just in case you want to do the heads later. So the 228 would be awesome...the Torquer V2 (which I run) would be a little more aggressive but still very street friendly. There are many choices here

 

Its going to be alot more than that. You are going to need the heads, cam, valve springs, push rods, ls2 timing chain, ported oil pump, lifters, bigger injectors, bolts, gaskets, valve covers, coil brackets/harness and a tune. The average shop will prob charge you around 4k.

 

This explains everything better than i would be able to. Leaning on the bigger side isn't bad because it leaves room to grow, but if you're worried about smog i'd probably stick with the 224r or smaller, maybe even the 220r.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...cam-guide.html

 

If I would get something like a TSP 228r would I really "need" all this?

There's a lot there to soak in there! Thanks! I may not have to deal with smog hopefully but it's complicated

 

No. cam only with a 228r, you can get away with just the cam package. (cam,valve springs, pushrods, ect). You can get away with your stock timming chain and oil pump BUT is recommended you change those while the work is being done since those parts are literally right there. stock lifters,valve covers/coil brackets are fine aswell. Im on the fence with upgrading your fuel injectors. I doubt you will max out your fuel injectors but very well could happen.

 

If you are going to run the 228R on stock heads I would do at least the springs, rods, timing chain and oil pump.

 

get the cam first. or get it WITH the cam. dont just buy it alone then think about cams. its pretty much useless right now. YES it will add few hp but it isnt worth the money UNLESS you add cam etc...i would say save your money atleast for now.