Camshaft help
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Camshaft help I’m building a lq4 to swap in my camaro need help choosing a cam I’ve messaged company’s and I’m not getting a response.
So far I have:
-2cc flat top pistons w/ valve reliefs
-706 heads
-ls6 intake manifold
will be a n/a street stripe build.
I was looking at BTR stage 4 cam but worry about ptv clearance. Also looking at BTR stage 2 cam. Any suggestions
Thank you
So far I have:
-2cc flat top pistons w/ valve reliefs
-706 heads
-ls6 intake manifold
will be a n/a street stripe build.
I was looking at BTR stage 4 cam but worry about ptv clearance. Also looking at BTR stage 2 cam. Any suggestions
Thank you
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Why go with 706 heads on a 6.0? I know they bump up compression some, but if you are wanting to put a big cam like the stage 4, they will definitely be the choke point with the bigger cubes and higher lift cam. I'd want to look at some higher flowing heads to take advantage of the cams you mentioned.
the stage 2 wouldn't have any clearance issues with the pistons you have. Probably the stage 4 wouldn't have issues either. I would clay the tip of the piston and check how piston to valve clearance you have it if you decide on that cam.
the stage 2 wouldn't have any clearance issues with the pistons you have. Probably the stage 4 wouldn't have issues either. I would clay the tip of the piston and check how piston to valve clearance you have it if you decide on that cam.
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Why go with 706 heads on a 6.0? I know they bump up compression some, but if you are wanting to put a big cam like the stage 4, they will definitely be the choke point with the bigger cubes and higher lift cam. I'd want to look at some higher flowing heads to take advantage of the cams you mentioned.
the stage 2 wouldn't have any clearance issues with the pistons you have. Probably the stage 4 wouldn't have issues either. I would clay the tip of the piston and check how piston to valve clearance you have it if you decide on that cam.
the stage 2 wouldn't have any clearance issues with the pistons you have. Probably the stage 4 wouldn't have issues either. I would clay the tip of the piston and check how piston to valve clearance you have it if you decide on that cam.
I forgot to mention the heads are ported. Do you think it will still not flow enough? Or maybe the stage 3 cam? Wont sacrifice as much torque down low?
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Ported with the bigger valves should be ok. Are the heads shaved at all? Any bump in static compression like shaved heads or thinner head gaskets will help with the drivability of the bigger cams. I'd think with the stage 3 cam, slightly thinner head gasket(if the heads arent shaved) you shouldn't have any piston to valve issues. I'd still suggest measuring before hand so you know for sure.
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