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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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i have just bought a Comp Cams 224/228 .534/.537 112lsa: i have an ls6 intake, pacesetter headers, offroad y and slp lm1 catback... what other mods do need to run this cam. i know i need rod's and springs but not sure what to get... any help with this will help. also will i have to get a tune or do you think that i can get away with the stock tune for a while.... thanks again
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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i suggest getting some 918's with ti retainers, hardened pushrods, ported ls6 oil pump if you have a 98-00 ls1, and ls2 timing chain. you could get by on the stock tune for a little while just don't floor it all the time.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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correct me if i am wrong.....but couldnt he just use 02+ z06 springs??
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he probably could but i don't know which year had the highest rated springs in the ls6's.
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im pretty sure 02+ were rated at .550 lift
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i've read that one of the years were rated to .570 or .580. i think they're the solid yellow ones. not 100% sure though.
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for what little extra it would cost just get some patriot gold springs and then your covered if you ever want to go bigger than that. BUY ONCE BUY RIGHT!!!
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thanks guys and one last q... were to buy all these goodies....
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thanks guys and one last q... were to buy all these goodies....
TSP, Thunder, pretty much many of the sponsors here have this stuff.
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what would be the best for my money... i have 1000 to play with and also need to get it tuned out of that... what yall think
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tsp has good package deals for cams, check their site. 1000 is pushing it though especially if youre gonna need a tune too.
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i have the cam just need everything else
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Well since you already purchased the cam and still have 1k to play w/ you should have plenty to buy the springs and get a good dyno tune!
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Well since you already purchased the cam and still have 1k to play w/ you should have plenty to buy the springs and get a good dyno tune!
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