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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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I am getting the ls6 cam put in and was wondering what rpm I should raise it up to.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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i didn't raise mine any, it's fine
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BurtReynolds
I am getting the ls6 cam put in and was wondering what rpm I should raise it up to.
Isnt the redline for those 6K? Either way, just curious...why not something slightly larger?
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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Stock Z06 LS6 revlimiter is 6600 If I remember correctly

But that is with the supporting LS6 heads which have stiffer springs and lighter valves.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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with the 918 beehives, i did 6500 and it was trying to pull hard past the limiter, i'll try a little higher.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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I have my limiter at 6600 and shift around 6500, it pulls to the limiter without falling off.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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6600 but shift it at 6500, good luck.
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