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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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ok I know, do a search. But I have and I really can't find what I am looking for. I want to cam my 2000 z28. No major mods. Just the basic bolt ons. I want a cam that that sounds mean at idle and gives me more low to mid range power. I really don't know too much about cams. Thanks for the input.
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227 lsl lobe 234 lxl lobe on a 110 lsa installed on a 110 ICL.
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Either of these would be good:

http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...1-ls6-engines/

http://www.briantooleyracing.com/nat...-camshaft.html

Each has a smaller 223 cam, but I think you'll be fine with either of the 227 cams. The Tick cam will make a little more power and torque, but will be a little more rowdy on the street. The BTR cam will drive a little nicer and still make good power, but not quite as much torque.
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JakeFusion™
Either of these would be good:

http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...1-ls6-engines/

http://www.briantooleyracing.com/nat...-camshaft.html

Each has a smaller 223 cam, but I think you'll be fine with either of the 227 cams. The Tick cam will make a little more power and torque, but will be a little more rowdy on the street. The BTR cam will drive a little nicer and still make good power, but not quite as much torque.
What do you mean by rowdy? lol
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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Tick Performance SNS Stage 2 with the mild lobe..

Give Tick a call and tell them what you are looking for and they will hook you up.

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Torquer v2 and ull be set
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Futral F11 has a nice broad powerband.
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What do you mean by rowdy? lol
It has more overlap. So it will make more power, but also will idle a little worse and cruise a little worse in comparison.

However, with a good tune, it shouldn't make much difference. The overlap isn't so great that it'll be awful with a good tune.
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeFusion™
It has more overlap. So it will make more power, but also will idle a little worse and cruise a little worse in comparison.

However, with a good tune, it shouldn't make much difference. The overlap isn't so great that it'll be awful with a good tune.
I think I want it more rowdy haha
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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make power not sound .the correct exhaust and tune can achieve the sound you want .a cam with a narrow lsa will give you a choppy sound.talk to cam tech to get the best cam for your whole car combo.
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I think you'd really like the SNS Stage 2. Here are a few idle clips of it:




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Hey Martin. Yeah I was actually looking at that cam on yalls website. Do yall sell the kits with springs and everything or would I buy those separate? Thanks for the help
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Hey Martin. Yeah I was actually looking at that cam on yalls website. Do yall sell the kits with springs and everything or would I buy those separate? Thanks for the help
If you're looking for low to mid range power, and a choppy idle then you have found the cam you're looking for.

Yes we do sell an entire camshaft swap kit for $929.96. That includes an Elite Series Camshaft of your choice, Brian Tooley Racing Platinum Springs with tool steel retainers, Comp Cams Magnum push rods in the length you need between 7.300"-7.500", LS2 timing chain, balancer bolt, 2x water pump gaskets, timing cover gasket, timing cover seal and a Tick Performance in house ported LS6 oil pump.

I can substitute the LS2 chain for a Katech C5R chain for an additional 105 dollars. 1034.96 is the total if you want the C5R chain for those that so choose.
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Hi Martin

just found one of your sns's at my door. lots of lift .613 .620 lift.

What would the ramifications be if I run 1.6 scorpions ? Can I run the stock 1.7's without concern?
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Originally Posted by Martin@Tick
If you're looking for low to mid range power, and a choppy idle then you have found the cam you're looking for.

Yes we do sell an entire camshaft swap kit for $929.96. That includes an Elite Series Camshaft of your choice, Brian Tooley Racing Platinum Springs with tool steel retainers, Comp Cams Magnum push rods in the length you need between 7.300"-7.500", LS2 timing chain, balancer bolt, 2x water pump gaskets, timing cover gasket, timing cover seal and a Tick Performance in house ported LS6 oil pump.

I can substitute the LS2 chain for a Katech C5R chain for an additional 105 dollars. 1034.96 is the total if you want the C5R chain for those that so choose.
That sounds perfect Martin... I just bought the LS6 Intake so I'm going to budget for the next couple weeks and hopefully be able to purchase this kit. I really appreciate the help and the awesome vids.
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Hi Martin

just found one of your sns's at my door. lots of lift .613 .620 lift.

What would the ramifications be if I run 1.6 scorpions ? Can I run the stock 1.7's without concern?
Stock is 1.7.

You'll be fine with proper valvesprings.
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just found one of your sns's at my door. lots of lift .613 .620 lift.

What would the ramifications be if I run 1.6 scorpions ? Can I run the stock 1.7's without concern?
I'd run the stock rockers all day long over aftermarket rockers.
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