Hot cam for the Z06
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Hot cam for the Z06 I just ordered a hot cam from GMPP for my Z06. I know...I know, the cam sucks but, I wanted a mild cam that I could use with the stock valve springs and have a nice lope at idle. The extra ponies are a nicety. BTW, what can I expect in the way of extra ponies on an LS6 with headers?
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To be honest, I don't know how much of a noticeable gain you're going to get over the LS6 cam you already had in your car... from what I've seen, the Hot Cam and the LS6 cam produce very similar peak numbers, the only difference being that the Hot Cam has a little more punch in the midrange and makes a lot more noise.
Originally Posted by Tranzor_Z28
To be honest, I don't know how much of a noticeable gain you're going to get over the LS6 cam you already had in your car... from what I've seen, the Hot Cam and the LS6 cam produce very similar peak numbers, the only difference being that the Hot Cam has a little more punch in the midrange and makes a lot more noise.
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OK, ASA cam it is. I guess I should have asked the question before I ordered the cam. 
Does anyone know the GM part # for this cam? Thanks.
Does anyone know the GM part # for this cam? Thanks.
Last edited by jub jub; May 20, 2004 at 07:28 AM.
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Part # 12480110
Advertised Duration Int.: Not Available
Advertised Duration Exh.: Not Available
Duration @ 0.050" (I/E): 226/236
Lift (I/E): 0.525"/0.525"
Lobe Separation: 110
RPM Range: 2500 - 6500
Cam Type: Hydraulic Roller
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PS. Hope you'll be tuning the new cam.
Part # 12480110
Advertised Duration Int.: Not Available
Advertised Duration Exh.: Not Available
Duration @ 0.050" (I/E): 226/236
Lift (I/E): 0.525"/0.525"
Lobe Separation: 110
RPM Range: 2500 - 6500
Cam Type: Hydraulic Roller
SDPC2000------>
PS. Hope you'll be tuning the new cam.
Originally Posted by z98
Wow. Please don't do this.
You have a perfect Z06 and want to get a lope out of it with a bad driving/low power Cam
Why not get a custom made Cam that will lope alittle and make great power?All without drivability issue's!A 228/230 with .540 lift on 112 duration would kill a ASA Cam,lope good and no idle/low speed drivability issues.Of course I would just do the valve springs for a piece of mind and run a .580 lift instead.
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Originally Posted by J-Rod
Just buy a correct H/C kit. There are a lot better cams than a hot cam for a Z06.
What do you want it to do? What are you HP goals. What other mods do you have...
What do you want it to do? What are you HP goals. What other mods do you have...
I'm looking for 400 rwhp and a nice lope at idle. My mods will be LG long tubes w/no cats, a K&N intake and 180 stat. My last bone stock dyno was 357/357. If I can get 400 without doing a cam that requires heavier valve springs I would be happy.
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Originally Posted by jub jub
I don't want anything too radical. I talked with Lou at LG Motorsports and he told me he was running the ASA in his race car. He said it has to idle at around 1200 rpm. This cam sounds like a monster.
I'm looking for 400 rwhp and a nice lope at idle. My mods will be LG long tubes w/no cats, a K&N intake and 180 stat. My last bone stock dyno was 357/357. If I can get 400 without doing a cam that requires heavier valve springs I would be happy.
I'm looking for 400 rwhp and a nice lope at idle. My mods will be LG long tubes w/no cats, a K&N intake and 180 stat. My last bone stock dyno was 357/357. If I can get 400 without doing a cam that requires heavier valve springs I would be happy.
I tought that the ZO6 was 405 HP stock! 
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I tought that the ZO6 was 405 HP stock! Thread Starter
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Well the cam is here. I guess I have two choices, I can either send it back or try to sell it to one of my LS1 corvette buddies. 
After checking out the specs on the ASA cam I've decided that would be a little to nasty for my tastes. So I've spent the whole day researching and have changed my mind (yet again) and have decided on the TR 224/114. Looks like it produces good numbers and will pass emissions with a good tune. It seems everyone who has one of these is happy with, at least until they outgrow it.
Trying to pick a cam is like trying to pick a women. You really want to try before you buy!
After checking out the specs on the ASA cam I've decided that would be a little to nasty for my tastes. So I've spent the whole day researching and have changed my mind (yet again) and have decided on the TR 224/114. Looks like it produces good numbers and will pass emissions with a good tune. It seems everyone who has one of these is happy with, at least until they outgrow it.
Trying to pick a cam is like trying to pick a women. You really want to try before you buy!
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I don't know but I bet a Hotcam with those heads and a set of headers would be fine. I think I would just buy some sticky tires and a set of headers and call it a day, Z06's are already fast in straight line and especially the corners.
A TSP 225 or 228 like 02SS said would be good if you gotta have a cam.
A TSP 225 or 228 like 02SS said would be good if you gotta have a cam.