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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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I am looking for a cam for an 02 Z-28 for a daily driver, I want
the car to be plenty powerful but still pass california emissions. Does
anyone here have any suggestions? Thanks.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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stock cam
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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What bolton's do you have?
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle91z28
stock cam
wow, that was helpful.

i think Z06 cams will work, but thats not much of a gain, so ive read.
easy way to find out what you can get away with, call an LS1 speed shop in cali and ask them.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Here's some links for ya.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=cali
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=cali
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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copy PatrickG's package.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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i have been hearing a lot about thunder racings cheater cam lately. i am also lookong into upgrading the cam in my z28
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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224 224 114 lsa has passed.
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Originally Posted by jrp
copy PatrickG's package.
That, or a TR224 on a 114 is pretty common. If you haven't read about patrick's setup, you need to.

Be sure to read the stickies and the links in jrp's sig. Not all of it applies to you cali guys with the smog *****, but most of it should be usefull.
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PatrickG is making over 400rwhp and I'm willing to bet his emissions aren't much more than stock.
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