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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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im pretty knew with modding. im basically stock with high flow lid and cat back. maf.. as you can see stock for the most part.. what would be the best bang for the buck cam, yet have it a daily driver as well as legal in ca? im looking for some gains as well as for the sound, yet be legal.. also how hard is it to do it myself? is there a thread for a diy? btw. im a 02 z28

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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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get a full exaust first.... dont do the cam yet, having said that, i dont know the laws much in california... but its probably gunna be a 224 or 228 cam to have to pass emissions.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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first things first, move out of CA... then start modding. lol
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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haha.. so it wouldnt be smart to start off with a cam im assuming?
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lferdzl
haha.. so it wouldnt be smart to start off with a cam im assuming?
I would def. look into headers, stall or better clutch, and underdrive pulley. if you do a cam before these mods the cam wouldnt produce nearly as much power. A small 224 cam would put you in the upper 300rwhp area.

A cam swap isnt as hard as youd think.. there are plenty of write ups online.. Just try a search.
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Engine needs breathing room. Which means full exhaust before a cam. And if you're still on LS1 intake, time to up to the LS6 or FAST90.

Once that's done, a 224 is in order for an all around, streeter cam.
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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i loved how streetable my old F-11 on a 114 was... made 405 to the wheels and 395 tq. through an LS6 intake and full bolt ons.

but a 224 is a good cam also.
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Actually You can go with the CheaTR cam, Thunder Racing, which works with your present exahust. You'll also need upgraded double springs and harden pushrods. Use LS1howto.com for great step by step instructions.
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i thought 02 maros already had the ls6 intake?
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Originally Posted by lferdzl
i thought 02 maros already had the ls6 intake?
You are correct they do.
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