cam recommendation
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Launching!
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: California
cam recommendation I have a 2001 Corvette with:
LS6 Intake manifold (standard on 2001)
Halltech throttle body
Blackwing air intake
Corsa cat back system w/ x-pipe (standard cats)
occasionally use 50shot Nitrous... but I dont want the cam based on this.
In the next couple of months I plan to buy a AS stg2 head (or the new AFR 205...depending the price and feedback) with dual springs and a set of Kooks headers. I will do the cam at the same time and want:
No.1 QUICK 1/4 MILE! but....
Decent daily driver with not too much sacrifice in driveability or fuel economy
Good mid-upper range torque (~2000-5500rpm)
I want to achieve as close as possible to 430HP peak ...not as important as mid-range torque though.
I dont mind if it lopes a bit but I still want it to idle ok at ~800-900RPM
I was thinking:
222/226 .566/.577 113LSA
224/228 .581/.588 113LSA
Also, is the Compcam or Thunder racing a better profile (just opinion only)
LS6 Intake manifold (standard on 2001)
Halltech throttle body
Blackwing air intake
Corsa cat back system w/ x-pipe (standard cats)
occasionally use 50shot Nitrous... but I dont want the cam based on this.
In the next couple of months I plan to buy a AS stg2 head (or the new AFR 205...depending the price and feedback) with dual springs and a set of Kooks headers. I will do the cam at the same time and want:
No.1 QUICK 1/4 MILE! but....
Decent daily driver with not too much sacrifice in driveability or fuel economy
Good mid-upper range torque (~2000-5500rpm)
I want to achieve as close as possible to 430HP peak ...not as important as mid-range torque though.
I dont mind if it lopes a bit but I still want it to idle ok at ~800-900RPM
I was thinking:
222/226 .566/.577 113LSA
224/228 .581/.588 113LSA
Also, is the Compcam or Thunder racing a better profile (just opinion only)
TECH Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 593
Likes: 1
From: Chicago Heights, IL
I would go with one of the larger reverse split cams. Those will help a little more with the lower end torque and drivability. Texas Speed and Performance has the 232/228 112LSA cam which would give you a lot of power in the mid to upper range. It will be lopey, but not something a good tuner couldnt work out. If you want a little less agressive of a cam and a little more emissions friendly, you can go with the exact cam I have the 228/224 112LSA. It idles great on an A4 with tuning, and makes excellent power. With my mods, through an automatic, and full exhaust, I am making 405 RWHP. If you have an M6, you should have no problem hitting your 420 RWHP mark with some heads.
