Split, Reverse Split or Even Split Cam for STOCK LS6 heads?
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Split, Reverse Split or Even Split Cam for STOCK LS6 heads?
Im looking for cam to install in a 2003 Z06 which will have the following mods.
TPIS headers with OFF ROAD X-pipe/stock titanium catback
Vara-Ram intake
ASP underdrive pulley.
Most of cam talk on the forum involves stock LS1 or ported LS1 heads in a
F-Body NOT STOCK LS6 heads in a 3200lb car.
I know LS6 heads arent that much different than LS1 heads but does the better flowing ports and different exhaust port design warrant a reverse split cam?
Im looking for a fairly mild cam in the 224-228 duration range.
I was looking at a couple of FMS cams in particular.
FM-F2-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 224"/224" .588"/.588" 114LSA - aggressive profile with a 1800-6600 RPM range, good idle
FM-F4-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 226"/226" .575"/.575" 114LSA aggressive profile with a 2000-6600 RPM range, fair idle
FM-F5-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 224"/228" .588"/.576" 114LSA aggressive profile with a 1800-6600 RPM range, fair idle
FM-F6-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 226"/230" .575"/.595" 114LSA
semi-aggressive profile with a 2000-6800 RPM range, fair idle
Thanks
TPIS headers with OFF ROAD X-pipe/stock titanium catback
Vara-Ram intake
ASP underdrive pulley.
Most of cam talk on the forum involves stock LS1 or ported LS1 heads in a
F-Body NOT STOCK LS6 heads in a 3200lb car.
I know LS6 heads arent that much different than LS1 heads but does the better flowing ports and different exhaust port design warrant a reverse split cam?
Im looking for a fairly mild cam in the 224-228 duration range.
I was looking at a couple of FMS cams in particular.
FM-F2-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 224"/224" .588"/.588" 114LSA - aggressive profile with a 1800-6600 RPM range, good idle
FM-F4-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 226"/226" .575"/.575" 114LSA aggressive profile with a 2000-6600 RPM range, fair idle
FM-F5-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 224"/228" .588"/.576" 114LSA aggressive profile with a 1800-6600 RPM range, fair idle
FM-F6-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 226"/230" .575"/.595" 114LSA
semi-aggressive profile with a 2000-6800 RPM range, fair idle
Thanks
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When I started looking into cam's, Thunder racing suggested there TR227 or TR230 for what I was looking for. They advised that the TR227 was originally develop for the Z06 cam only set up? There's alot of good cam's out there & everyone has a favorite.
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Originally Posted by ws6rufus
Im looking for cam to install in a 2003 Z06 which will have the following mods.
TPIS headers with OFF ROAD X-pipe/stock titanium catback
Vara-Ram intake
ASP underdrive pulley.
Most of cam talk on the forum involves stock LS1 or ported LS1 heads in a
F-Body NOT STOCK LS6 heads in a 3200lb car.
I know LS6 heads arent that much different than LS1 heads but does the better flowing ports and different exhaust port design warrant a reverse split cam?
Im looking for a fairly mild cam in the 224-228 duration range.
I was looking at a couple of FMS cams in particular.
FM-F2-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 224"/224" .588"/.588" 114LSA - aggressive profile with a 1800-6600 RPM range, good idle
FM-F4-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 226"/226" .575"/.575" 114LSA aggressive profile with a 2000-6600 RPM range, fair idle
FM-F5-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 224"/228" .588"/.576" 114LSA aggressive profile with a 1800-6600 RPM range, fair idle
FM-F6-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 226"/230" .575"/.595" 114LSA
semi-aggressive profile with a 2000-6800 RPM range, fair idle
Thanks
TPIS headers with OFF ROAD X-pipe/stock titanium catback
Vara-Ram intake
ASP underdrive pulley.
Most of cam talk on the forum involves stock LS1 or ported LS1 heads in a
F-Body NOT STOCK LS6 heads in a 3200lb car.
I know LS6 heads arent that much different than LS1 heads but does the better flowing ports and different exhaust port design warrant a reverse split cam?
Im looking for a fairly mild cam in the 224-228 duration range.
I was looking at a couple of FMS cams in particular.
FM-F2-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 224"/224" .588"/.588" 114LSA - aggressive profile with a 1800-6600 RPM range, good idle
FM-F4-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 226"/226" .575"/.575" 114LSA aggressive profile with a 2000-6600 RPM range, fair idle
FM-F5-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 224"/228" .588"/.576" 114LSA aggressive profile with a 1800-6600 RPM range, fair idle
FM-F6-114 FMS Custom Grind Camshaft - 226"/230" .575"/.595" 114LSA
semi-aggressive profile with a 2000-6800 RPM range, fair idle
Thanks
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/226448-z06-cam-overlap.html jz06man just put the VHP 047 is his z06. give him a PM about it. also call VHP at (407)478-8388 about a cam.
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I have a 6.0L, so slightly different, but I have stock unported LS6 heads. I am running a 228/232 cam. I think it works great for the combination I have. Mine is a custom grind, but Crane has a very similar cam listed in their magazine ads.
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Slowhawk, Thanks for the recommendation. Can I ask why you picked zero advance ground in and a 112 LSA? Would'nt some advance ground in help with some low end power which my Z06 is lacking right now and a 114 LSA help the idle a little? What do you mean by off grind?
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Originally Posted by ws6rufus
Slowhawk, Thanks for the recommendation. Can I ask why you picked zero advance ground in and a 112 LSA? Would'nt some advance ground in help with some low end power which my Z06 is lacking right now and a 114 LSA help the idle a little? What do you mean by off grind?
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
There are a ton of Cams out there to pick from.
Personally I would go with a custom grind.My choice would be 224/226 .595/.590 on 112+0 with an off grind.The duration would give good drivability with the lift givving more HP in the higher rpms than a typical 224.
Personally I would go with a custom grind.My choice would be 224/226 .595/.590 on 112+0 with an off grind.The duration would give good drivability with the lift givving more HP in the higher rpms than a typical 224.
That looks pretty damned close to one I just sent out to a customer with stock heads and a spring upgrade...
224*/226*/112* - .571"/.571"
Nice power curve with no spikes...
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