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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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Ok We're talking basic bolt on (ls6 manifold already standard)

Twin 3 inch exhaust system
1 5/8" headers
Air intake
6 speed manual

3.46 diff gear ratio

10.1 comp.

With heads that flow
(565hp@650 lift)
225/165 cfm @ 400 lift
271/195 cfm @ 600 lift


Weekender , sometimes once a week driven.

Based on the above mentioned, What cam spec would best suit this set up?
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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You have a decent flow head with a tiny header going to over-sized exhaust. Matching the system gives better results.
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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I have to agree. Go with at least 1 3/4 headers. 1 7/8 would be optimal.
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Awesome thanks !!
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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This is a LS1?
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
This is a LS1?
Yeah bud, ls1 6 speed manual.
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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For a Monaro ? 2000 Kg ? No emissions testing ? 1 5/8 primary. Just a wild guess from a n00bie, 220/232, or bigger with more compression. With 1 7/8 headers, maybe 228/228
I agree with svede1212, bigger headers. Then get with a vendor who will spec a custom grind for you and spend 30 min telling him what you have, how it's driven and what you expect.
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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4 door sedan - commodore ss which weighs 1590kg.
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:09 AM
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The headers are a tri-y style rather than 4 into 1.

The primaries are 1 5/8"
Secondaries are 1 3/4"
Outlet's are 2.5"
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