will a 03 z06 cam go in my 98 ls1?
03-12-2010, 11:35 AM
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Glad I found this thread I've also been thinking about the LS6 cam. The general impression I'm getting is that the power increase from LS1 to LS6 cam is negligible. For like 250 bucks though, for the money it doesn't seem like a terrible choice. I've been told it's a mild enough cam not to have to replace springs and pushrods. Any other cam combos and already looking at $600+. I've heard a couple people on here mention the LS6 cam is good on top end for turbos, but what about spray? I'm trying to do this thing on somewhat of a budget, but not ghetto rigged and dangerous. Anyway, as a mild mannered power adder, is the LS6 cam swap worth it or not? I know there are better cams, that's not my point. I'm looking for a balance of power and price.
03-16-2010, 11:06 PM
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Glad I found this thread I've also been thinking about the LS6 cam. The general impression I'm getting is that the power increase from LS1 to LS6 cam is negligible. For like 250 bucks though, for the money it doesn't seem like a terrible choice. I've been told it's a mild enough cam not to have to replace springs and pushrods. Any other cam combos and already looking at $600+. I've heard a couple people on here mention the LS6 cam is good on top end for turbos, but what about spray? I'm trying to do this thing on somewhat of a budget, but not ghetto rigged and dangerous. Anyway, as a mild mannered power adder, is the LS6 cam swap worth it or not? I know there are better cams, that's not my point. I'm looking for a balance of power and price.
03-17-2010, 09:17 AM
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ok so Im getting the cam for 200. now since you guys seam to know quite a bit about cams this is what i want. I want about 50 - 75 more hp out my bolt-on only car with a cam and a port n polish on my heads. I dont know about cams at all! I dont trust my buddy who is helping me to tell me the truth on what Im looking for! he's that guy that will have me build another of my barley streetable car, cause thats how he is. there is a S 2000 with a big turbo that I want to eat some of my N/A rubber. and summit is 3 mi away from me.
My car went 12.2 with a 2.0+ 60' (soft launch because of the stock rear). I do have a couple other things on my car but this cam would put you in the 12s easily.
Good Luck.
03-17-2010, 12:05 PM
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For $325 delivered I would sell you my 228/228 563/576 on a 114 cam & pushrods. The cam can be heard but is not a big loppy cam.
My car went 12.2 with a 2.0+ 60' (soft launch because of the stock rear). I do have a couple other things on my car but this cam would put you in the 12s easily.
Good Luck.
My car went 12.2 with a 2.0+ 60' (soft launch because of the stock rear). I do have a couple other things on my car but this cam would put you in the 12s easily.
Good Luck.
03-17-2010, 01:15 PM
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Whatever you say but when I sold mine last summer I specifically looked at several others here in the for sale section at the time and most were around $100 used. I didn't feel like shipping it so I gave a local f-bod guy a deal for $75. I just don't see the point paying $200 for a used LS6 cam when you can buy whatever cam you want new for around $375 that will far outperform that cam. To me if you're going to tear it down and do a cam swap you might as well do it once and be done. We all get used to our current power level and want more later.
03-17-2010, 02:04 PM
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It's popular with the 5.3 truck guys too. Where they can get more power without having to buy a stall and all the **** that goes along with that. $200 and a days work for 15 hp isn't bad at all.
I sold mine for $200 and bought a TR224 to replace it for the same money.
I sold mine for $200 and bought a TR224 to replace it for the same money.
03-17-2010, 06:25 PM
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you'll be wise to upgrade your pushrods (not used), seats and seals for the springs, the actual springs (not used), oil pump, timing chain (ls2), crank bolt. Then buy coolant and oil and oil filter. It's way too much money to not go buy a bigger cam.
Get my cam, i got a tsp228r, it doesn't require tuning, i've daily driven the car for 20k miles (i now have close to 90k), is EXTREMELY drivable, makes great power, and doesn't require tuning!! and we're talking or so 170 extra ($380 total).
http://www.streetfire.net/video/ls1-...run_176465.htm
sorry but i love this cam and i feel it's exactly what you're looking for.... with ported heads you'd for sure pick up the power you want
Get my cam, i got a tsp228r, it doesn't require tuning, i've daily driven the car for 20k miles (i now have close to 90k), is EXTREMELY drivable, makes great power, and doesn't require tuning!! and we're talking or so 170 extra ($380 total).
http://www.streetfire.net/video/ls1-...run_176465.htm
sorry but i love this cam and i feel it's exactly what you're looking for.... with ported heads you'd for sure pick up the power you want
03-17-2010, 07:26 PM
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i had an 02 LS6 cam for a few yrs. all i had changed was my springs and i was fine. i did need a tune though. my car made descent power and was very streetable. if youre looking for alot of power id go with something more agressive. i like to hear my cam and an ls6 cam was hardly noticeable.
i ended up selling it for $100.
i ended up selling it for $100.
03-17-2010, 11:58 PM
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you'll be wise to upgrade your pushrods (not used), seats and seals for the springs, the actual springs (not used), oil pump, timing chain (ls2), crank bolt. Then buy coolant and oil and oil filter. It's way too much money to not go buy a bigger cam.
Get my cam, i got a tsp228r, it doesn't require tuning, i've daily driven the car for 20k miles (i now have close to 90k), is EXTREMELY drivable, makes great power, and doesn't require tuning!! and we're talking or so 170 extra ($380 total).
http://www.streetfire.net/video/ls1-...run_176465.htm
sorry but i love this cam and i feel it's exactly what you're looking for.... with ported heads you'd for sure pick up the power you want
Get my cam, i got a tsp228r, it doesn't require tuning, i've daily driven the car for 20k miles (i now have close to 90k), is EXTREMELY drivable, makes great power, and doesn't require tuning!! and we're talking or so 170 extra ($380 total).
http://www.streetfire.net/video/ls1-...run_176465.htm
sorry but i love this cam and i feel it's exactly what you're looking for.... with ported heads you'd for sure pick up the power you want
