Power gains from 2002 z06 cam?
Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? I have pretty much stock z28 and i was wondering how much power i would gain from just the cam. Mabe how many more mph in the 1/4. And how much with hooker longe tubes and full exhaust.
Re: Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? I agree. For the expense and effort involved, don't even bother. There are many other mods with more bang for the $...
You'd be much happier with a 220 to 224 duration aftermarket cam.
Shane
You'd be much happier with a 220 to 224 duration aftermarket cam.
Shane
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Re: Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? It has been said again and again to just get a aftermarket cam, but sometimes you just cant beat the deal on the LS6 cam.
Now, without someone saying "why bother ect. ect.") does anyone have any real #'s? This cam will be in my car soon (because i got a smoking deal on it) I am not expecting 40 at the wheels, but somthin like 15-20 would be just fine.
Now, without someone saying "why bother ect. ect.") does anyone have any real #'s? This cam will be in my car soon (because i got a smoking deal on it) I am not expecting 40 at the wheels, but somthin like 15-20 would be just fine.
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Re: Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Y2K2LS1:
<strong>It has been said again and again to just get a aftermarket cam, but sometimes you just cant beat the deal on the LS6 cam.
Now, without someone saying "why bother ect. ect.") does anyone have any real #'s? This cam will be in my car soon (because i got a smoking deal on it) I am not expecting 40 at the wheels, but somthin like 15-20 would be just fine.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well if you looked around I am sure you could have found a sweet deal on another cam and picked up 40 hp to the ground.I am telling all of yall its like a stall you start out small and eventually u wanna go bigger and better.There are other cams out there that will pass emissions and idle stock and give you more power.But thats just me.
<strong>It has been said again and again to just get a aftermarket cam, but sometimes you just cant beat the deal on the LS6 cam.
Now, without someone saying "why bother ect. ect.") does anyone have any real #'s? This cam will be in my car soon (because i got a smoking deal on it) I am not expecting 40 at the wheels, but somthin like 15-20 would be just fine.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well if you looked around I am sure you could have found a sweet deal on another cam and picked up 40 hp to the ground.I am telling all of yall its like a stall you start out small and eventually u wanna go bigger and better.There are other cams out there that will pass emissions and idle stock and give you more power.But thats just me.
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Re: Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? This has been rehashed many times but basically if you are going to put a cam in at least go with a 216/220 and the 918 springs with pushrods. Otherwise, don't even bother - you'll be disappoionted in the results.
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Re: Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? When most cams are in the 400 dollar range, i still feel good knowing i paid 1/3 of that. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
I will be putting in good springs with it so i can upgrade to something bigger next year. I got such a good deal on it, id be stupid not to use it. Its just gonna be a trial thing anyways to see how much i really gain from it. Its gonna be my "oh it's still 100% stock, wink wink" cam for this summer. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I will be putting in good springs with it so i can upgrade to something bigger next year. I got such a good deal on it, id be stupid not to use it. Its just gonna be a trial thing anyways to see how much i really gain from it. Its gonna be my "oh it's still 100% stock, wink wink" cam for this summer. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? You might see 10hp - there are also valve issues regarding the use of this cam. You **might** damage something without changing your valves.
There is a good write-up at www.ls1info.com
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There is a good write-up at www.ls1info.com
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Re: Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? The 02 LS6 cam is a much better cam than the 01 LS6 cam. They Lingfelter often recommends keeping the 02 LS6 because for overall driveability, power, relibility, and passing emissions it's an excellent cam.
However, as for doing a cam swap, I'd think about a TR 220 or B1 etc...
However, as for doing a cam swap, I'd think about a TR 220 or B1 etc...
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Re: Power gains from 2002 z06 cam? Lifter preload should make up for the smaller base circle <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> It should be fine. If i blow it up, stock cam goes back in and off to the dealer with fresh oil. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
