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Feb 15, 2007 | 07:28 PM

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6.0 Cam Decision?

What duration of cam would you guys go with out of the 2? 236/242 or 242/252 both @0.50. How much hp increase would I see with these instead of one in my signature? The cam in signature made great power with my ls1, but everyone says go bigger with the 6.0.

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:47 AM

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What LSA and ICL are looking at? Where do you want your power gains?

Feb 16, 2007 | 03:17 PM

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bigger sounds better,but it depends on alot of things,heads,power adder

Feb 16, 2007 | 05:15 PM

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they are both on a 112 lsa, it will have a little spray and mildly ported ls1 heads

Feb 16, 2007 | 05:58 PM

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236/242, no bigger.

Feb 16, 2007 | 06:17 PM

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What kind of hp should that setup make?

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:25 PM

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Feb 17, 2007 | 10:09 AM

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And why do you say that?

366 cubic inch, ported heads, usual bolt ons and everything in his signature. the smaller cam will run/drive better, it will keep the rpm's down somewhat in his power range and have an overall better hp/trq curve. in my opinion from what i have seen and done, these engines don't need a terrible amount of duration to make big hp.