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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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When switching to an ls6 cam, what is needed? Can you stock pushrods, if not what length, and what springs?
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 98camaroLS1M6
When switching to an ls6 cam, what is needed? Can you stock pushrods, if not what length, and what springs?
The LS6 camshaft has a smaller base circle than the LS1 camshafts and longer valves to correct the valvetrain geometry. Best bet is too use the LS6 cam, corresponding LS6 valves (being hollow and sodium filled), a quality aftermarket pushrod, a good quality spring (LS6/comp 918's will work well). The stock pushrods are very "flimsy" and tend to flex and bend in hogh performance applications. The stock springs are an awesome design, but alas a valvetrain is only as good as it's springs. An upgrade is highly recommended.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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I am running this cam in my 98 TA.
All I used were the cam and LS6 springs.
Runs Great.
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I have put this in a few fiends cars and I used 7.45 push rods and 918 comp cam springs hope this helps.
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I have put this in a few fiends cars and I used 7.45 push rods and 918 comp cam springs hope this helps.
That is the right way for p-rod length. LS6/915/918 springs.
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