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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Almost time for me to get a cam, I just got my TH350, and a 3000 stall, with 3.08 gear. The car will be at least 3,800LBS. Thinking of getting a 76-78 turbo, also plan on running E-85. What kind of lift will the springs in a stock 2002 LQ4 take? Think i covered it all, so give my some idea's, and at a good price would be even better!
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not enough to support a turbo cam. there is no such thing as a BEST turbo cam. get a custom grind cam spec'd out for your application. contact Patrick Guerra which is a sponsor or maybe VA speed or EPS... all sponsors
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Originally Posted by MillsMotorvation
What kind of lift will the springs in a stock 2002 LQ4 take?
I wouldnt even run the springs on a stock cam with boost.

LS6 cam seems to work awsome in my 6.0 boosted on E85.
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Thanks for the reply. Anyone know the spec's on a LS9 cam? Also what the part# for LS9 Head Gaskets, and 2002 LQ4 APR Head Bolts. Who sells the tool to remove the springs without removing the heads? I just read that the 2002 Z06 cam has a smaller base circle, will i need longer push rods with the cam, or will the kit they sell come with longer push rods? What lenth will the push rods be?

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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Ordered the LS6 cam, and 7.450 push rods. I did need longer push rods right? I saw where the LS6 cam had a .50 smaller base circle.
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yup, longer pushrods would be needed. the best thing to do though is to measure for your specific setup, then order pushrods.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Got the LS6 cam, 7.450 push rods, Timing chain, and oil pump installed! Hope i did'nt hurt the engine buy beating the balancer back on! Need to get the LS6 springs on and Im done! Dang the timing chains in these engines are slack!!
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