Turbo 6.0 Cam decisions
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Turbo 6.0 Cam decisions Gathering up parts for my build. The cam is the part that I am mostly undecided on. Here is the build below. Feel free to make changes or give advice. You guys are more knowledgeable than me when it comes to LS engines.
6.0 early lq4 block stock boreStock crankLS3 headsBTR dual valve spring kitBTR shaft rocker kit with stock LS3 rockersPushrods ?LS3 intakeWiseco piston with tool steel pins and K1 rod kit from Tick PerformanceAI S480 T4Looking into dual Mac valvesHolley Terminator X max (for now unless I can somehow afford Dominator)
Probably an E85 flex fuel kit and possibly water/meth injectionUndecided on accessory drive. Like to keep it tight to the block if I can. Don't like the look of the truck setup.
4l80 with a good convertor. Looking at Jake's for the trans
Going in 66 Chevelle. Not looking for it to drive like a luxury car. I don't mind some chop or shaking if that's what I get. It's not a daily driver and I don't drive it like a daily driver. It's my first car that I've had for 26 years and it got boring and upgrades are expensive. Haven't drove it for 6 years. Would like to take it to some events like LS fest, street car takeover, power tour, Cletus and cars, etc. It's a toy basically.
I have researched and asked questions before. Was told to get the Summit ghost stage 1 cam. I've seen Richard Hold er's videos and it does make more power through the entire powerband than most other cams. My first choice was the stage one summit turbo cam. Only a couple if people agreed with that choice. The others recommended the ghost cam. Which is fine by me, as long as it works and is the better choice.
Are there any other comparable cams to the summit ghost cam? Specs are 222/233 115+3, .600/.575 LiftSomething like the BTR turbo cams.
Thanks!
Brandon
6.0 early lq4 block stock boreStock crankLS3 headsBTR dual valve spring kitBTR shaft rocker kit with stock LS3 rockersPushrods ?LS3 intakeWiseco piston with tool steel pins and K1 rod kit from Tick PerformanceAI S480 T4Looking into dual Mac valvesHolley Terminator X max (for now unless I can somehow afford Dominator)
Probably an E85 flex fuel kit and possibly water/meth injectionUndecided on accessory drive. Like to keep it tight to the block if I can. Don't like the look of the truck setup.
4l80 with a good convertor. Looking at Jake's for the trans
Going in 66 Chevelle. Not looking for it to drive like a luxury car. I don't mind some chop or shaking if that's what I get. It's not a daily driver and I don't drive it like a daily driver. It's my first car that I've had for 26 years and it got boring and upgrades are expensive. Haven't drove it for 6 years. Would like to take it to some events like LS fest, street car takeover, power tour, Cletus and cars, etc. It's a toy basically.
I have researched and asked questions before. Was told to get the Summit ghost stage 1 cam. I've seen Richard Hold er's videos and it does make more power through the entire powerband than most other cams. My first choice was the stage one summit turbo cam. Only a couple if people agreed with that choice. The others recommended the ghost cam. Which is fine by me, as long as it works and is the better choice.
Are there any other comparable cams to the summit ghost cam? Specs are 222/233 115+3, .600/.575 LiftSomething like the BTR turbo cams.
Thanks!
Brandon
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The Ghost cam would be a great candidate for this combo. It's smooth and easy to get along with but packs a punch when you lay into it. Being that this is a 6.0 and you don't mind some chop our stage 2 turbo cam SUM-8706R1 would be another good option. Specs on it are .600/.575, 226/230, 113+4 with 2* of overlap. The stage 2 turbo cam will have a steady lope. It spools quickly, pulls hard in the mid-range, and will have a good top-end. Either of these would be a joy for your combo and goals.
Example idle video of the Ghost cam
Example idle video of the stage 2 turbo cam
As for torque converter stall, we recommend a 2,500+ RPM stall for either of these. We see a lot of customers go with a 3,000+ RPM stall converter.
Pushrods will need to be upgraded. We typically see a 7.400" or 7.425" pushrod work. Things vary so we always recommend measuring for pushrod length before purchasing pushrods. We offer the Trickflow TFS-9501 pushrod length checker to do just that. When it comes to purchasing pushrods we recommend a minimum of a 5/16" Chromoly pushrod with a .080" wall. You can typically find a set of 16 for around $100. From there you can get into thicker wall and or larger diameters. We offer our HDR thick-wall pushrods. The 11/32" option with a .120" wall has 25% less stress and 28% less deflection than a typical 5/16" x .080" wall Chromoly pushrod. These 11/32" pushrods will work with stock or aftermarket heads.
Let us know if we can be of any further assistance. We'll be happy to help!
Example idle video of the Ghost cam
Example idle video of the stage 2 turbo cam
As for torque converter stall, we recommend a 2,500+ RPM stall for either of these. We see a lot of customers go with a 3,000+ RPM stall converter.
Pushrods will need to be upgraded. We typically see a 7.400" or 7.425" pushrod work. Things vary so we always recommend measuring for pushrod length before purchasing pushrods. We offer the Trickflow TFS-9501 pushrod length checker to do just that. When it comes to purchasing pushrods we recommend a minimum of a 5/16" Chromoly pushrod with a .080" wall. You can typically find a set of 16 for around $100. From there you can get into thicker wall and or larger diameters. We offer our HDR thick-wall pushrods. The 11/32" option with a .120" wall has 25% less stress and 28% less deflection than a typical 5/16" x .080" wall Chromoly pushrod. These 11/32" pushrods will work with stock or aftermarket heads.
Let us know if we can be of any further assistance. We'll be happy to help!
Arizona number 1 tuner for LS engines recommended these two cams for FI. Guy knows his stuff.
Stage 1 - a mild cam that will drive very nicely
https://briantooleyracing.com/btr-ca...-32330154.html
Stage 2 - A middle of the road cam that should still drive pretty well but will be more aggressive.
https://briantooleyracing.com/btr-ca...-32734133.html
look at tgis video also. Will open your eyes to "Boost cams vs NA cam"
Watch "HOW CAMS WORK! HOW TO PICK LS CAMS FOR NA, SUPERCHARGED, TURBOCHARGED AND NITROUS APPLICATIONS!" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/S6gadkD33Q8
Stage 1 - a mild cam that will drive very nicely
https://briantooleyracing.com/btr-ca...-32330154.html
Stage 2 - A middle of the road cam that should still drive pretty well but will be more aggressive.
https://briantooleyracing.com/btr-ca...-32734133.html
look at tgis video also. Will open your eyes to "Boost cams vs NA cam"
Watch "HOW CAMS WORK! HOW TO PICK LS CAMS FOR NA, SUPERCHARGED, TURBOCHARGED AND NITROUS APPLICATIONS!" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/S6gadkD33Q8
Last edited by 02*C5; Oct 15, 2021 at 09:18 AM.
